
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service says it's the most frequent form of abuse.
Seven in ten callers to Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service have experienced economic abuse.
The organisation says it's the most frequent form of abuse experienced by their clients.
Women's Aid has seen an increase in calls from women who are struggling financially and having the heating restricted in their homes during the Christmas period.
But CEO of ODVSS, Anne Clarke, says that trend dates as far back as the Covid-19 pandemic:
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Esker House Women's Refuge and Domestic Abuse Support Service in Athlone: 09064 74122 / info@eskerhouse.ie
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services (ODVSS): 057 93 51886 / 086 0419154
Laois Domestic Abuse Service: 057 86 71100 / lina@laoisdomesticabuseservice.ie
Women's Aid: 1800 341900