Irish Examiner View: Stand up to domestic violence

One of the unfortunate and enduring legacies of colonialism is that the idea of reporting someone to the authorities for wrongdoing is unacceptable. The ‘snitch’ remains an outcast figure in one strand of our culture.

This week, the Department of Justice and Equality and relevant services launched a campaign to highlight that class supports continue to be available. File picture.

How sad, and how revealing, that the pandemic has made it necessary to reassure victims of domestic violence that emergency services remain open.

How sad and revealing, too, it is that some victims trapped in an abusive relationship or environment may not be able to even reach those services.