Women’s Aid ‘Safe Place’

SOUTH ANTRIM Sinn Féin office in Randalstown has become the first party office in Ireland designated by Women’s Aid as a Safe Place for people suffering from domestic violence to obtain information for help.
Sinn Féin Councillor Anne Marie Logue reports the achievement came after an extensive training course received through Women’s Aid and Policy and Training Officer Lindsay Harris by staff and party activists.
By signing up to be a Safe Place, Sinn Féin in South Antrim will support the campaign pledge:

1    Never to commit, condone or stay silent about domestic violence;
2     Acknowledge domestic violence is a problem that impacts on all of us as a society and we will be prepared to play our part in supporting victims and sending a clear message to perpetrators that domestic violence is intolerable;
3     Ensure a safe place for victims of domestic violence to confidentially access information;
4     Ensure that we can effectively respond to disclosure of abuse and how to seek support;
5     Ensure that a victim of domestic violence will not be disadvantaged within the terms and conditions of their employment and will take all reasonable measures to facilitate any needs in the workplace;
6     Commit to working/participating with other organisations to facilitate best support for victims

Following the successful Árd Fheis 2011 motion by South Antrim Sinn Féin, all Sinn Féin constituency offices and advice centres will now be encouraged to sign up to the Safe Place initiative.