Wexford Gardaí highlight the importance of showing solidarity with those affected by domestic abuse
'Go Purple' is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence and the supports available to victims.
The initiative was first organised in 2020 by community garda Stacey Looby in Navan Garda Station. Each year, it encourages both garda personnel and participants to wear the colour purple.
An Garda Síochana revealed that in 2024, an excess of 65,000 domestic abuse related contacted the Gardaí – an average of 2,250 reports each week. They have observed an increase in reporting rates of domestic abuse year on year.
Enniscorthy Gardaí made sure to do their part by inviting in members of Wexford County Council to discuss the issue on Friday, May 30.
Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and Cllr Mary Farrell were welcomed into the Enniscorthy station by Superintendent David O'Sullivan, Garda Maeve Hanlon, Garda Emma Walsh, and Inspector Liam Kavanagh.
Wexford Garda Station also encouraged people to speak to each other and to share their experiences with those close to them.
"Above all, we are asking that you speak to one another about this issue. Without realising, you might just give someone the crucial support they've needed to begin to share some of the fear they deal with alone,' they said.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please contact or speak with any officer at your nearest Garda Station.
In an emergency or immediate danger, please call 999/112.
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