About Cuan

An Ghníomhaireacht um Fhoréigean Baile, Gnéasach agus Inscnebhunaithe, or Cuan, is a statutory agency under the remit of the Department of Justice dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV).

The main functions of Cuan include:

delivering excellent services to victims of DSGBV, including delivering on the number of safe and accessible accommodation spaces available, as well as ensuring that helpline and other supports are available to anyone requiring them
putting in place a robust set of national service standards and governance arrangements to ensure adherence to the appropriate standards for such supports
leading on consistent and ongoing research to inform DSGBV policy development, working with others such as the CSO who have data projects underway
leading on awareness-raising campaigns designed to reduce the incidence of DSGBV in Irish society as well as ensuring that all victims know how to access the supports they require
coordinating all government actions set out in the Third National Strategy and reporting on their delivery to the Minister for Justice. Political oversight of the strategy will be provided by the Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs and Equality

Legislation to establish Cuan completed its journey through the Houses of the Oireachtas on 22 November and was signed into law by President Higgins on 28 November 2023.

Read the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Act 2023.

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