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Support services Cavan / Monaghan

Support Services Cavan / Monaghan

Dear professionals, Domestic Violence and Abuse

Distraction packs

Some examples of distraction packs for young people who are being impacted by domestic violence and abuse.

Examples of what you can add to your pack

The young people we have worked with have said that when they were or still are living at home with the fighting and hurting they usually rushed to their bedrooms – they said what might help is a distraction pack

  • Lego
  • Card games
  • Fidgets
  • Word searches
  • Play Doh
  • Loom bands
  • Earphones
  • Hot water bottles
  • Chewy sweets
  • Puzzles
  • Colouring books
  • Board games
  • Teddy bear to cuddle
  • Glow sticks for when its dark or they are hiding
  • A letter with words of hope
  • Anything that will help distract them

More information for

Domestic Violence Services Cavan/ Monaghan

If you are in danger please call the Gardai 999 / 112

Barnardos TLC Project –  086 060 06 16 / 086 165 33 22 

Safe Ireland Cavan/ Monaghan- 047-72 311

Tusla Domestic Violence Liaison Officer- 087 181 93 43

ISPCC- [email protected]

Barnardos Information Service

Barnardos Information Service provide an information service on issues relating to children and families

Call 01-4549699 or email us

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