Domestic violence service to manage demand

TWO out of every five enquiries to a domestic violence refuge had to be turned down last year because the facility was full, the head of Sonas Housing has said.

Launching its domestic violence outreach service, Sharon Cosgrove said she hoped the new service would be able to cater for some of this demand for support.

Viva Reach-out is a free, confidential outreach service available to women in the north Dublin area suffering domestic violence.