Young Roscommon families are being plunged into homelessness due to the impact of domestic violence.
That's the stark warning from Roscommon Women's Network as work continues to identify a site for a refuge in the county.
Roscommon Safe Link is currently engaging with relevant stakeholders in relation to the project.
Funding has also been secured for the recruitment of a project coordinator to drive the development.
However, the manager of Roscommon Women's Network said such a facility was long overdue in Roscommon.
Nora Fahy says domestic violence was forcing young children from their homes: