Would you be able to spot the signs and symptoms of non-fatal strangulation? It could save a life. In June 2023, non-fatal strangulation or asphyxiation (under The Justice Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims Act NI 2022) became a specific criminal offence in...

What is a healthy relationship? A healthy relationship is one where you’re free to be who you are. One where you’re able to see and speak to who you like, dress how you want, eat and drink whatever you like, all without having to get permission from someone else or...

The Domestic and Sexual Abuse (DSA) helpline, hosted by Nexus, has seen a 50% increase in calls and a 28% increase in webchats and emails between 1st – 20th December 2022 and the same period last year.[i] It is expecting further increases in the week between Christmas...

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline launch their new advertising campaign. On Tuesday 9th August the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline launched their new advertising campaign with new graphics to stakeholders across Government departments and key figures within the...

The Police Service of Northern Ireland appeal for Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Work Houses victims to come forward The Police launched an investigation into allegations of abuse involving Mother and Baby Institutions, Work Houses and Magdalene...

Relationships charity Relate NI launches Take A Breath – a campaign to help Relieve the Pressure on families and their relationships. Four in Five Adults in Northern Ireland (79%) say they are expecting something to place pressure on their relationships this...

Victims of domestic abuse will be able to access safe spaces at Boots pharmacy consultation rooms across the country, where they can contact specialist domestic abuse services for support and advice. The scheme is in response to the desperate situation facing many...

This gives members of the public a 'Right to Ask', a formal mechanism to make enquiries about an individual who they are in a relationship with, or who is in a relationship with someone they know, where there is a concern that the individual may be violent or abusive...

The infrastructure and justice Ministers have agreed that free travel on Translink public transport is to be provided to men and women (as well as any accompanying children) fleeing domestic abuse. This will be available for travel to emergency accommodation provided...