Going to court

The criminal and civil court process can be stressful, intimidating and unfamiliar. The advocacy team’s knowledge and understanding of the legal systems can assist you in exercising your rights.

We can help in the following ways:

Explore your reporting options.
Liaise with Gardaí and/or solicitors.
Pre-trial support: we can show you around the court and answer any questions you have.
Court accompaniment during trial process.
Assistance with Impact Statements.
Post-court support

Many people we meet will encounter these processes for the first time, and our experienced team will be able to support you every step of the way.

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Social Distancing is a new thing for us all, but the right thing to do . Let's try and have some fun, keeping each other safe and finding new ways to have fun , virtually meeting up and helping raise much needed (really needed now) funds for One in Four.
Stay at Home Fundraiser

Social Distancing is a new thing for us all, but the right thing to do . Let's try and have some fun, keeping each other safe and finding new ways to have fun , virtually meeting up and helping raise much needed (really needed now) funds for One in Four.
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“Standing in front of my class each day, looking into their little faces. It was like looking into the future, and was my motivation to get help, so I could look forward too."