A 43% Increase In Calls To The Women’s Aid Helpline During Lockdown

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A 43% Increase In Calls To The Women’s Aid Helpline During Lockdown

43% increase in calls to the Women’s Aid Helpline during lockdown. That’s among the shocking statistics released by the Domestic Violence Service today as coronavirus restrictions push abuse in the home to new extremes. Linda Smith, Women’s Aid National Free Phone Helpline Manager joined us with reaction to this increase in calls. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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A 43% Increase In Calls To The Women’s Aid Helpline During Lockdown