{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6aa14ae0647921ed6026269a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Willow’s 2025 annual report highlights a growing demand for for specialist domestic abuse support across County Meath ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1788955319105-c4142ad3-6191-402b-a40a-87d804c08d88.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Guest: Frances Haworth - CEO Willow Domestic Abuse Services in County Meath</p><p>Willow Domestic Abuse Services (formerly known as Meath Women’s Refuge &amp; Support Services) launched its 2025 Annual Report, showing an increase in contact from women affected by domestic violence.&nbsp;</p><p>There was a 20% increase in helpline calls from 1,376 to 1,661 between 2024 and 2025.&nbsp;</p><p>A total of 188 women and children leaving situations of domestic violence and abuse stayed in refuge and a further 588 women were supported in the community through outreach and court accompaniment services.&nbsp;</p><p>Their specialist children and youth team supported a further 77 children in the community.<strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}