Few willing to intervene in domestic abuse cases

ALMOST half of all Irish people know someone who has been a victim of domestic violence but few would try to help a neighbour being abused in the home, shocking new figures reveal.

The study by Cosc, the state agency for preventing domestic and sexual violence, found although people want to help, many are reluctant to intervene.

Asked what they would do if they suspected a friend was a victim of domestic abuse, 95% said they would most likely talk to their friend but not mention the abuse.