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Belfast and Lisburn Women's Aid are raising awareness of the effects of domestic violence at a seminar in Belfast today. Entitled What about the children?, Women’s Aid will be highlighting the services and support programmes which are available within the Belfast and Lisburn region.
Caitríona Ruane Minister of Education, will open the seminar.
Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid are raising awareness of the effects of domestic violence at a seminar in Belfast today. Entitled What about the children?, Women’s Aid will be highlighting the services and support programmes which are available within the Belfast and Lisburn region.
Last year 817 children and young people received support and help from Belfast and Lisburn Womens Aid. A further 3000 children and young people benefited from prevention work provided within the education and youth sectors.
The 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline is available on 0800 917 1414 and is open to anyone affected by domestic violence.
Caitríona Ruane Minister of Education, will open the seminar and highlight the importance of support and protection for our vulnerable children and young people.
Patricia Lyness, Management Coordinator of Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid said:
"Our work with women experiencing domestic violence is well known in the community and partner agencies but many are unaware of the extensive support we offer children and young people.
"More attention needs to be given to the effects of domestic violence on children and young people. Crucially, society must acknowledge the importance of ensuring that young people can access help and support.
"An increasing proportion of our work is delivering prevention programmes in schools. It is incumbent on all of us to ensure that we create a safe place for children to talk about their experiences and to get help if required.
"Equally, children and young people need information about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. It is the path to a more positive future for children."
Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from a range of speakers working in the legal, academic and advocacy fields as well as an insight into the practical work that Belfast And Lisburn Women’s Aid has developed over the past 30 years.
Domestic violence affects women and children regardless of age, class, geography, financial situation, marital and employment status, religion, ethnicity, educational attainment or age. The single biggest risk factor is being a woman. Accordingly, Women’s Aid’s refuges welcome all women affected by domestic violence.
Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid has been working to end domestic violence for the past 30 years. During that time, significant advances have been made including the establishment of three refuges, support for women and their children in the community, help throughout the court process, aftercare services and preventive education and support for young people.
The 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline is available on 0800 917 1414 and is open to anyone affected by domestic violence.
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