Fears tighter Covid restrictions will see spike in domestic violence

Latest Tusla figures have sparked warnings over the need for additional resources to support families in the event of tougher Covid-19 restrictions.

Latest data from Tusla shows the number of referrals it has received for emotional abuse has continued to rise, reaching its highest level yet in 2020 in July, and sparking warnings over the need for additional resources to support families in the event of tougher Covid-19 restrictions.

Responding to the publication of the figures, Joe Mooney, assistant professor of social work in University College Dublin, warned that domestic violence may be a factor and that steps needed to be taken to address any concerns ahead of any tighter restrictions in future.