Help is at hand for those families or communities who suffer intimidation at the hands of drug dealers or debt collectors.
The crackdown on drug-related intimidation is being led by the Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force, in conjunction with Galway Gardaí.
They have relaunched the information campaign on what is known as the National Responding to Drug-related Intimidation Reporting Programme.
Debbie McDonagh, Family Support Training and Development Worker with the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force, has already provided training to community-based workers from Galway City Partnership and emphasised the importance of this programme for those who may be experiencing intimidation due to their own or a loved one’s drug debt.
Ms McDonagh says that intimidation can take many forms and may include threats, violence, damage to the family home or property, sexual violence, financial difficulties.
“The experience of intimidation may be very frightening and may pose a serious risk to the individuals involved and their loved ones,” she said.
Source: Connacht Tribune, 09/06/15
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