Men less aware of impact of domestic abuse

Almost half of men are unaware of the impact of violence on women, it has emerged.

However, a Safe Ireland study found that while men are less likely to know a woman living in a violent situation, they are willing to take action to prevent domestic abuse.

The poll by the national organisation of domestic violence services found that women are more conscious than men of a range of physical and emotional consequences and dangers faced by women and children living with violence.