Cork, Ireland – 26 November 2025 — The Cork Children and Young People's Services Committee (CYPSC), ‘Safe and Protected’ Subgroup – a Tusla-led interagency initiative – is proud to host the official launch of a groundbreaking Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) Resource Directory.
Lord Mayor of County Cork Cllr Mary Lennihan Foley will be officially launching the directory in the Vertigo Room, Cork County Council Hall, Carrigrohane road this Wednesday. The event will bring together service providers, advocates, and community members in a shared commitment to supporting survivors and enhancing access to vital resources.
The directory and WhatsApp platform for accessing the directory has been devised by Seamus Mullen of Straightforward Research in collaboration with a network of specialist organisations working in the field of DSGBV. It gives immediate access to contacts and information on support services for those impacted or experiencing domestic or sexual violence and abuse.
The network’s members* have been at the forefront of building awareness about the impact of DSGBV on children and young people who live with abuse, witness it or are trying to survive it.
Over the last year, this network of DV & SV support services brought together by Cork CYSPC, have combined their collective expertise and insights to share skills and approaches in supporting and working with DSGBV adult and child survivors. They have delivered a range of seminars and workshops to frontline agencies; social and education, childcare and homelessness services to strengthen responses to survivors and victims of domestic and sexual violence.
The highlight of the evening will be a keynote address by Professor Louise Crowley, a leading legal scholar and advocate for survivors of DSGBV in Ireland. A Professor of Law at University College Cork, Dr. Crowley is renowned for her work on legal reform and her development of the Bystander Intervention Programme, which empowers communities to challenge abuse and promote safety. Her keynote speech will explore the power of education, legal advocacy, and community collaboration in building a safer Ireland.
The DSGBV Resource Directory developed by Cork CYPSC, is designed to provide accessible, localised information for survivors, service providers, and community members. It reflects CYPSC’s mission to improve outcomes for children and families through coordinated, interagency support.
Following the formal programme, guests are invited to a networking reception and Resource Showcase, featuring refreshments, small bites, and interactive displays from over a dozen resource organisations across Cork City and county. Attendees can engage with service providers, collect swag items, and participate in a fun ‘Passport to Support’ activity—earning stamps from each table to enter a draw for a special gift bag filled with extra goodies.
This event marks a significant milestone in Cork’s ongoing efforts to address domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence through innovation, collaboration, and survivor-centred support.
*CYPSC Safe and Protected Subgroup Member Organisations, West Cork Beacon, Barnardo’s, ISPCC, Sexual Advice Treatment Unit, OSSCork, Tusla, MTU, Foroige, AGS, NASC.
Event Details:
- Date: 26 November 2025
- Time: 9:30 – 12:30
- Location: Vertigo Room, Cork County Council Hall
- Admission: Free – Registration required via Eventbrite
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Tracey Holt
Cork CYPSC Coordinator
087 628 7944
tracey.holt@tusla.ie