Violence against women: What you can do to help create change

Emotions are running high in the aftermath of the brutal killing of Ashling Murphy. But how can individuals help to break the cycle of male violence against women?

Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid.

Many people are feeling emotional this week and torn between an outpouring of sympathy for the Murphy family in Offaly and anger that violence against women continues at this level.

There are many practical ways to use those feelings to bring change closer, says Rachael Fagan Birmingham, legal officer with Doras in Limerick.