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Libraries Launch Domestic and Sexual Abuse Community Toolkit

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Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

21st Jan 2026

On Thursday 16 January, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, alongside the Deputy Mayor and Chair of the PCSP, Councillor Julie Gilmour, attended Antrim Library to continue the roll-out of the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Community Toolkit. During the visit, they promoted the resource and supported its wider rollout across libraries throughout the Borough, highlighting the importance of accessible, discreet information to help individuals recognise abuse and access support when they need it.

To view the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Toolkit visit: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/toolkit

 

(L-R) Libraries NI District Officer, Jacqueline Bingham, Antrim Library Branch Manager, Alisha Ratcliffe, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick and Deputy Mayor and Chair of PCSP, Councillor Julie Gilmour