The founder of Clare Haven insists it’s vital to address the root causes of why women stay on violent relationships.
The voluntary charity operates services including a refuge and a 24-hour confidential helpline for women and children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse
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Mary Fitzgerald established the organisation 25 years ago and was named as the Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year last weekend, while she’s up for a Charity Impact Award tonight.
Mary says their work is crucial to helping victims but it’s about ongoing education to ensure that victims receive the support they need: