2016 will go down as another extraordinary year for Amen Support Services. It was a year in which we were recognised by three different awarding bodies for the great work which we do. Such achievements are not easy to come by and for a small organisation such as Amen to receive three in one year makes it even more special. This is a direct result of the great work that the staff do in supporting all male victims of abuse through direct support line calls, promotion of the service, provision of outreach clinics and the aids and supports put in place for all male victims. Also throughout 2016 staff, volunteers and management actively engaged in a number of projects, training opportunities, and forums to further enhance the level of service provided. We have worked relentlessly to continue to raise awareness of the issue as well as promoting Amen and reassuring men experiencing domestic abuse that Amen are here to listen. Forums & Panels: Since being founded in 1997, Amen Support Services have actively engaged in many forums and advisory groups and 2016 was no different. Representatives from the service participated and engaged in: The Dublin 15 Domestic Violence Forum, Men’s Domestic Violence Workshop Middle age men and mental health forum The Court Services User Group Meeting, The Helpline Partnership forum The Legal Aid Board Consultative Panel, Meath Social Inclusion Forum, amongst others These forums and panels provide an opportunity to network and share best practices with other services working within the remit of family support. Conferences: Niamh Farrell Manager of Amen was invited to participate at the Living Knowledge conference in DIT in June 2016. The conference is funded by the European Commission as part of the . EnRRICH aims to build
2016 will go down as another extraordinary year for Amen Support Services. It was a year in which we were recognised by three different awarding bodies for the great work which we do. Such achievements are not easy to come by and for a small organisation such as Amen to receive three in one year makes it even more special. This is a direct result of the great work that the staff do in supporting all male victims of abuse through direct support line calls, promotion of the service, provision of outreach clinics and the aids and supports put in place for all male victims. Also throughout 2016 staff, volunteers and management actively engaged in a number of projects, training opportunities, and forums to further enhance the level of service provided. We have worked relentlessly to continue to raise awareness of the issue as well as promoting Amen and reassuring men experiencing domestic abuse that Amen are here to listen. Forums & Panels: Since being founded in 1997, Amen Support Services have actively engaged in many forums and advisory groups and 2016 was no different. Representatives from the service participated and engaged in: The Dublin 15 Domestic Violence Forum, Men’s Domestic Violence Workshop Middle age men and mental health forum The Court Services User Group Meeting, The Helpline Partnership forum The Legal Aid Board Consultative Panel, Meath Social Inclusion Forum, amongst others These forums and panels provide an opportunity to network and share best practices with other services working within the remit of family support. Conferences: Niamh Farrell Manager of Amen was invited to participate at the Living Knowledge conference in DIT in June 2016. The conference is funded by the European Commission as part of the . EnRRICH aims to build
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