RiVeR Project Host Seeking Safety Ireland Event

The RiVeR Project in Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) was honoured to recently host a lunchtime event on campus showcasing the phenomenal Seeking Safety Ireland initiative. The RiVeR Project is a national programme which is responding to the impacts of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence through research, education and training. The event was opened by Dr Kathleen Nallen Project Lead for the RiVeR Project who was followed by Orla Walsh the Seeking Safety Ireland Coordinator. Orla introduced the audience to the Seeking Safety Pilot Project which is an evidence based therapeutic programme designed to support women who are experiencing difficulties resulting from substance misuse, trauma/or mental health issues and domestic sexual or gender-based violence.