The Irish News today has a disturbing special report focusing on domestic violence. In it a Police Officer reveals that research shows that on average a woman is assaulted 35 times before she calls the police.
In total in NI there were 4,726 incidents of domestic abuse reported in the first 6 months of 2004 – but in less than 1 in 10 can action be taken as the majority of victims don’t want to press charges. Approximately 10% domestic abuse incidents involve male victims. There is a marked disparity in levels of reported violence in Belfast –
From the first 6 months of 2004
W Belfast – 512 cases N Belfast – 227 cases E Belfast – 168 cases S Belfast – 139 cases.
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