On the island of Ireland, the number of people reporting domestic abuse has reached epidemic proportions.  It is estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men will experience domestic abuse during their lifetime. Between April 2021 and March 2022 there were 33,186 domestic incidents and 21,723 domestic crimes recorded in Northern Ireland.

We should not forget the effect of this on children also living in domestic abusive environments. This startling reality asks us to question, as a Church, are we ready to play our part in supporting all victims by having a zero tolerance for domestic abuse? If so, how can we demonstrate this and aid victims?

Your Church can become a ‘Safe Place’. To become a Safe Place, churches need to attend a Safe Place webinar and complete a simple registration form. They are then supplied with a range of ‘Safe Place’ resources and ongoing support from Onus. 

These webinars will cover:  

• What is a Safe Place?
• What would I have to do as a Safe Place?
• What are the different types of abuse?
• Who is affected by domestic abuse?
• How do Safe Places make a difference?
• What is the Safe Church Pathway?

If you would link to find out more, you can register for a place at one of our upcoming events by completing our form – Click here

Current dates:

Jurisdiction	Date	Time	Method
Republic of Ireland	9 March 2023	7-8.30pm	Online via Teams
Northern Ireland	20 April 2023	10-11.30am	Online via Teams
Republic of Ireland	6 June 2023	10-11.30am	Online via Teams
Northern Ireland	25 September 2023	7-8.30pm	Online via Teams
Northern Ireland	15 November 2023	7-8.30pm	Online via Teams