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	Women&rsquo;s Aid said it can be more difficult for deaf women to seek support.</p>
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	Videos targeting deaf women who are experiencing or are at risk of domestic violence have been launched by Women&rsquo;s Aid.</p>
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	The sign language videos feature all of the information that is available on the Women&rsquo;s Aid website and link to a text service for deaf or hard of hearing women.</p>
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	The videos feature information on where to get help, the warning signs of an abusive relationship, what supports are out there and advice on going to court.</p>
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	Sign language<br />
	Here is the sign language video on the warning signs women should look out for.</p>
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	http://vimeo.com/103809465</p>
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	To view all videos available<a href="http://www.womensaid.ie/information-sign-language/">&nbsp;click here&gt;</a>.</p>
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	The videos are also available on the IrishDeaf.com website and on DeafHear.ie.<br />
	Margaret Martin, Director of Women&rsquo;s Aid, said for deaf women experiencing domestic violence, it can be even more difficult to seek support or to leave an abusive relationship.</p>
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	Supports<br />
	At Women&rsquo;s Aid, we are committed to seeking solutions to overcome additional barriers to a deaf woman&rsquo;s escape. The ISL videos are an important step in insuring that deaf women have the same access to support as all women in situations of intimate partner violence.</p>
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	She said that it is important that the deaf community are made aware of the Women&rsquo;s Aid text service, as well as the face to face support service that is available for deaf women experiencing domestic violence.</p>
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	Women&rsquo;s Aid say they can you an interpreter for face to face support. The interpreter can be someone you feel comfortable with or Women&rsquo;s Aid can arrange an interpreter through the Irish Deaf Society.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.thejournal.ie/womens-aid-sign-language-videos-1643870-Aug2014/">http://www.thejournal.ie/womens-aid-sign-language-videos-1643870-Aug2014/</a></p>
