Working to #endthesilence on the impact of harmful drinking on children. A campaign by @AlcoholIreland [email protected]
Dublin City, Ireland
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"If you have a parent who's drinking, you’re probably not admitting why you’re late for school, why you’re not concentrating in class. It’s easier to get in trouble than to deal with the shame & judgement & fear of talking about what’s happening at home.”
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Operation Encompass is an early intervention programme that would allow gardaí to notify schools when a child’s family has been involved in a domestic abuse situation by the following morning so that the child is met with immediate support @OCallaghanJim alcoholireland.ie/our-work/c…
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Research indicates that toxic stress during childhood can harm the most basic levels of the nervous, endocrine & immune systems. It is imperative, therefore, that the impact of domestic abuse, and indeed problem alcohol use in the home, is addressed by the State.
With domestic violence at epidemic levels it is vital govt moves fast to introduce Operation Encompass, which supports children experiencing violence in the home. While govt keeps 'working on' it, children keep suffering. Legislate now! @OCallaghanJim rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/040…
Silent Voices Ireland retweeted
Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Brain Development and Mental Health - neurosciencenews.com/neurode… via @neurosciencenew- we can’t underestimate the power of early interventions for children enduring ACEs. This research adds to the US 1998 study on ACEs. @operationencomp is key.
Silent Voices Ireland retweeted
It is #COAWeek! Let's break the silence about what is like growing up with a parent who drinks too much.
This year is all about our Movement for Change.
With calls for child bereavement at record highs, a lot of change is needed!
Find out more: coaweek.org.uk
So much heart break experienced by children/adults who grow up with parental problem alcohol use. Powerful discussion today on @RadioBrendanRTE with @katrionaos
A quarter of the adult population in Ireland have grown up with this devastating hidden harm from alcohol.
Solutions are possible. Change is possible. Our policy recommendations for the new government.
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Silent Voices Ireland retweeted
‘A shocking number’: 1,600 domestic violence incidents reported to Garda in Christmas week. We need to immediately support innocent child victims if we are to mitigate the harms caused to them by this experience. Give us @operationencomp in IRL.
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Silent Voices Ireland retweeted
And the early interven prog @operationencomp would provide immed support to child victims. Parental problem alcohol use often fuels domestic violence. Child victims are on no one’s radar. This hidden harm damages their futures. @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD
Important study from Denmark showing long term implications of Adverse Childhood Experiences on health, social & justice services. This highlights need for preventative measures and early intervention to address ACEs such as parental problem alcohol use.
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Important study from Denmark showing long term implications of Adverse Childhood Experiences on health, social & justice services. This highlights need for preventative measures and early intervention to address ACEs such as parental problem alcohol use.
thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…
Silent Voices Ireland retweeted
Christmas can be such a devastatingly stressful and fearful time for children of alcoholic parents. The waiting in constant fear is heightened to a level that's unbearable for a young child's mind to comprehend. There is no joy to be had playing with new toys (if you got new toys). There are no family days snuggled up together watching Christmas movies. There is no one to talk to. There is no one to explain how your little heart is breaking with every fearful breath you take as you wait for the front door to open, wondering what kind of condition he'll be in, who'll he start on first and how will it all end.
Don't turn a blind eye. Be a voice for the silent voices.
Children are the hidden victims of alcohol in multiple ways including domestic violence yet Ireland’s DV strategy literally does not include the word alcohol. One small step would be to immediately introduce Operation Encompass.
irishtimes.com/crime-law/cou…
Children are the hidden victims of alcohol in multiple ways including domestic violence yet Ireland’s DV strategy literally does not include the word alcohol. One small step would be to immediately introduce Operation Encompass.
irishtimes.com/crime-law/cou…
In the face of the shocking levels of alcohol fuelled violence such a campaign from vested interests to increase licensing hours is shameful.
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