Sonas offers a Court Preparation and Accompaniment service for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse. This service is primarily based in the Dublin court services, including Dolphin House (Dublin District Family Law Office), along with Dun Laoghaire, Balbriggan, and Swords District Courts.
The Court Support Workers can inform you of options and provide resources. They will support you based on your decisions and navigate you through the court hearing,
We provide this support in three stages:
Pre-court support
- Someone to talk to in confidence about the court process
- Information about victims’ rights
- Information about court procedures
- Explore eligibility for Domestic Violence related orders
- Support in completing paperwork
- Help in dealing with other organisations relevant to the court system
- Explain the process of seeing the judge in order for a court order to be granted.
- Support in applying for Legal Aid
Accompaniment for the court hearing
- Emotional support, both before, during and after the court proceedings
- Help service users navigate their way through the court process
Post-court support
• Clarify legal terminology and outcome of court process
• Identify safety measures following the outcome the court hearing
If you have any questions or you want further information, see our contact details below:
Call us on 1800 22 22 23
Email us at support@sonasdomesticabuse.ie
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If you are in danger or need urgent assistance, please call the Gardaí at 999 or 112 immediately.