A man in Carlow has been handed a life sentence for assaulting his wife for 25 years.
Getting a barring order is a big step to protecting yourself from a violent situation.
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service, is making the comments after a Carlow man was given a life sentence for raping and assaulting his wife over a 25 year period.
CEO Anne Clarke says one of the main tatics used by a perpatrator is to isolate someone from their support network.
She says there are multiple protective orders available:
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