Unsafe at Home
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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Should you feel unsafe in your home environment, you are not alone. There are services in place to support you and your family.
Children First promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect, by setting out what individuals and organisations need to do to keep children safe, and how to deal with concerns about a child’s safety or welfare. Society has a duty of care towards children, and everyone should be alert to the possibility that children they are in contact with may be abused or at risk of abuse or neglect.
If you are concerned that a child is being abused or neglected, you can access guidance on reporting your concern from Tusla and find the contact details for the social worker in your area. More information on keeping children safe in our communities is available at gov.ie/childrenfirst.
HSE and Tusla have developed a guide for families who have experienced sexual abuse, available at HSE.ie.
If your home isn't safe, support is still here. Information about domestic abuse services and supports during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found here at Department of Justice/StillHere.
Information on support services for women is available from Tusla - Child and Family Agency.
Information on support services for men is available from Men's Aid Ireland.