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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...
Victim Support Europe Annual General Meeting and Conference, Malta 2022
We are delighted to have taken part in Victims Support Europe Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting in Malta from Tuesday, May 10th to Thursday, May 12th.This year's theme 'The Age of Resilience' provided the opportunity to discuss the different routes we can...
AdVIC Information and Public Event in Athlone
AdVIC is organizing a series of workshops called 'Grief and Loss after Homicide'. The first of seven events will take place on May 14th in St. Kierans Community Centre Tormey Villas, Athlone from 10 am to 4 pm. The workshops are for anyone who has experienced the...
Annual General Meeting 2022 Change of the Date
We regret to inform you that the AGM planned for May 7th has been postponed. Due to unforeseen circumstances, some of our board members, including our chairperson, cannot attend the event, and therefore we have decided to move it to September. Thank you to all who...
AdVIC AGM 2022
Our AGM will be held virtually on Saturday, May 7th from 2 pm to 4 pm. We hope this will allow members from all parts of the country to join us. If you wish to attend please provide us with your email address and phone number so we can send you the link in advance....
A call for research applications on ‘The experience of policing in Ireland by diverse and minority communities’.
The Policing Authority has announced a call for research applications on ‘The experience of policing in Ireland by diverse and minority communities'. The tender can be accessed on etenders with ID no. 206781The tender closes on 25 April 2022 with final queries closing...
Minister McEntee publishes Justice Plan 2022
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has published Justice Plan 2022, outlining 159 actions to continue building a justice system that works for everyone. Among planned actions are reforms to life sentencing and additional practical support for victims. Justice Plan...
Judges to have the discretionary powers in homicide cases
We are happy to hear about the proposal for equipping Judges with the power to set minimum sentences in the most heinous murder cases. The proposal is to be brought to Government in the autumn. ...