In the early hours of Saturday morning, as thousands across the country rose from their beds to participate in Darkness Into Light, an event aimed at raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, a family was engulfed in a wave of inconsolable grief. The reason behind their devastation was not just the loss of…
The Bruce Lehrmann case has stirred widespread outrage and condemnation, shedding light on the dark corridors of power and the abuse of privilege. Lehrmann, a former political staffer, stands accused of a heinous crime – the rape of Brittany Higgins on a minister’s couch in Parliament House in 2019. However, what has exacerbated the gravity…
The recent murders of six people in Sydney’s Bondi Junction over the weekend has sent shockwaves through communities, reigniting discussions on misogyny, violence, and the dangerous echo chambers of online extremism. As details emerge, it becomes increasingly evident that the perpetrator’s actions were not merely isolated acts of violence but indicative of a broader societal…
In a bustling New York bar, amidst a crowd of people on a Saturday night, one would assume safety is a given. Yet, the recent stabbing of Sarah McNally, an Irishwoman living in New York, shattered that illusion. In a horrific act of violence, Sarah was attacked by her boyfriend, right in the presence…
Remembering Professor Evan Stark, sociologist, forensic social worker, widely published author and an award-winning researcher with an international reputation for his innovative work on the legal, policy and health dimensions of interpersonal violence, including its effects on children. A towering figure whose groundbreaking work on coercive control has revolutionised our understanding and approach to…
Toxic workplaces, the not so silent epidemic that claims lives and leaves countless others shattered. This tragic death was preventable, the loss of Dr Vaish Kumar’s life, and the loss her family and friends will feel is lasting. This headline will move down the website into oblivion, their pain is forever. BBC covered the story…
In the pursuit of societal change, the adage “if you want to see change, be the change” rings true, serving as a shining example of inspiration for those advocating for progress. I had the privilege of participating in a transformative training day with the Limerick branch of Women’s Collective Ireland, an experience that not only…
Last night RTE aired “Taking Back Control” a documentary that sheds light on the impact of coercive control and the experience of one very brave lady, Nicola Hanney. Nicola, the former partner of the jailed garda who carried out this campaign of psychological abuse and control, has spoken publicly for the first time about…
Over the weekend, another woman fell victim to the scourge of domestic violence, leaving behind two devastated daughters and a grandchild she will never see growing up. The ripple effect of such tragedies leaves families traumatised for generations to come. These incidents demand the same level of societal outrage as the high-profile cases, such…
Claire Collins, was just 51 years old when she was murdered. Her story serves as another pervasive and devastating impact of domestic violence on families. Claire, not only lost her own life but left behind two shattered daughters and a grandchild who will never have the opportunity to know their grandmother. The ripple effect of…