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Joint Statement for European Day for Victims of Crime 2023
On February 22nd AdVIC together with 59 organisations have signed the statement to show solidarity with victims of crimes and call for the publication of the Victims Rights Directive. Each year, more than 75 million people fall victim to serious crimes in the...
Beating the Blues- a new psychological service
We are excited to announce that, this March we are launching a brand new psychological service, Beating the Blues. The programme will be offered to family members who have previously completed bereavement counselling with AdVIC. Beating the Blues is an evidence-based...
‘Achieving Safe Justice for Victims of Crime’ by Victim Support Europe
On Monday, February 20th, Victim Support Europe, will commemorate the European Day for Victims of Crime with an interactive event ‘Achieving Safe Justice for Victims of Crime’. It will take place from 14:00 to 16:00 (CET), and will simultaneously be broadcast live on...
Professional Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Psychology- 20% for members, families and friends
Are you interested in exploring the psychology of criminal conduct? City Colleges Dublin starts its next Professional Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Psychology on February 15th. During ten weeks students will gain knowledge regarding matters such as the...
AdVIC Impact Video
Losing a loved one through violence is one the most traumatic things that anyone can experience, and the impact is even more of a burden on young people who have to deal with the loss and trauma during their developing years and into adulthood. Early intervention is...
AdVIC AGM 2022 New Date
This year’s AGM will take place in Dublin, on Saturday, October 8th, from 2 pm- to 4 pm at Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square W, Rotunda, Dublin 1. Our guest speaker is Ciairín de Buis the CEO of the Parole Board. The meeting will cover:Overview of activitiesFinancial...
Minister of Justice Proposes Minimum Tariffs for Life Sentences
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has published Review of Policy Options for Prison and Penal Reform 2022 - 2024. The review includes twenty-one actions and identifies six priority actions that have been identified to reduce reoffending, support desistance from...
We are delighted to be chosen as one of the lucky recipients of the RTE Toy Show Appeal!
We are delighted to announce that AdVIC are one of the beneficiaries of grants from the RTE Toy Show Appeal. Thanks to The Community Foundation for Ireland TheLate LateShow, RTÉ, and the huge generosity of viewers we will be able to continue our counselling services...
‘Grief and Loss after Homicide’ Workshops in Dublin
AdVIC is organizing a series of workshops in Dublin called 'Grief and Loss after Homicide' on the following dates: June 2nd, June 9th, June 16th, June 23rd, June 30th and July 7th. The events will take place at Teachers Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 from 7 pm to 9...
Child Counselling Reinstated
We are delighted to announce that child and adolescent counselling has been reinstated!! Suspending the counselling service to the youngest ones was the most difficult decision we had to make. According to our therapists, the provision of counselling to children in a...