Local Gardaí 'Go Purple'

Gardai in Cavan are getting behind an initiative to raise awareness about domestic violence and abuse.

Officers across Cavan are wearing a purple ribbon on their uniform today to show support to male and female victims of domestic violence or abuse.

In a social media post local An Garda Síochána said: “We urge anyone who is suffering as a result of Domestic Violence/Abuse to contact us. Never suffer in silence as we are here to help, support and protect.”

Go Purple Day is a joint initiative between An Garda Síochána and domestic abuse services nationwide, to raise awareness about domestic abuse and support local domestic abuse services.

Individuals, schools, groups, and businesses can wear something purple, bake purple, die their hair purple, light their buildings in purple or any other way they prefer to go purple.

Today, Friday, officers are asking people to ‘Go Purple’ to support domestic abuse service and work towards a community where everyone lives free from domestic abuse.