22% Increase in Calls for Help Last Year - Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services launches 2024 Annual Report - 16/09/2025
Today, Tuesday 16th September 2025, Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services launched its 2024 Annual Report, showing an increase in contact from women affected by domestic violence.There was a 22% increase in helpline calls from 1,122 to 1,376 between 2023 and 2024. A total of 194 women and children leaving situations of domestic violence stayed in refuge and a further 534 women were supported in the community through outreach and court accompaniment. Our specialist children’s team supported a further 99 children in the community.Frances Haworth, CEO of Meath’s Women’s Refuge, joined us on…
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