OSSCork

Founded in 2000, OSSCork is a charity based in Cork, Ireland working on human rights, justice & legal aid, gender equality.

OSSCork is a domestic violence information resource centre based in Cork city, Ireland. It provides a non-judgemental support service to all adult victims of domestic abuse in Cork city and county, regardless of sex, gender or sexual orientation, and extends support to concerned family members, friends and professionals. Services include emotional and practical support, information on financial, housing, legal and health matters, safety planning, advocacy, and accompaniment to court, Garda stations and state departments. The service is free and confidential, offers face-to-face sessions by appointment, and operates a freephone helpline (1800 497 497) and limited email support, generally 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. OSSCork started as a pilot project in 2000 following a recommendation of the Southern Regional Committee on Violence Against Women and is now a full-time service with a Coordinator, two Support Workers and a voluntary Board of Directors. It is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, and it adheres to the Charities Governance Code and GDPR obligations. The organisation also runs the reachOUT project and campaigns for the rights of clients locally and nationally, promoting zero tolerance of violence.