Welcome to Justice for Magdalenes

"It is not easy to stand outside the mainstream and to continue to press for the truth, but we know this is the way in which human rights defenders undertake their work in every country around the world."

— Dr. Maurice Manning, President, Irish Human Rights Commission (9 Nov. 2010)

Justice for Magdalenes supports the petition to postpone the State monument to victims and survivors of abuse. In June 2012, the Irish State (and OPW) will announce the winning artist’s design for a monument to victims of abuse (as recommended in the Ryan Report/Commission to enquire into child abuse in Residential Schools). However, the more difficult issues of responsibility, accountability and securing justice for the abused still appear to be a long way off. Justice is still being denied to thousands of individuals, including Magdalene survivors, who were brutalised in institutions in the Irish Republic and few of those who did the brutalising have had to face any consequences for their behaviour. While these core matters remain unresolved, erecting a monument is premature, a folly built on sand. Read more about the efforts to stop the memorial and sign the petition.
National Counseling Services With the release of the UNCAT final report and extensive media coverage, we realise many survivors may have questions, concerns or just wish to avail of counseling services. We have prepared a list of services available in Ireland and the UK. Click here for a complete list of phone numbers and contacts.	For the media Download JFM's complete revised Restorative Justice and Reparations Scheme. Download a PDF synopis of JFM's campaign and milestones to date for quick reference. For those who want additional information, see Professor James Smith's insightful Op Ed in The Hibernia Times.
Read our latest newsletter Read all the latest news articles Read the latest submitted Parliamentary Questions regarding justice for Magdalene survivors at KildareStreet.com View the latest photos on our Flickr site!

Justice for Magdalenes is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organisation.
JFM has not applied for nor received outside funding from the Irish State or from any other charitable or corporate organization.

Justice For Magdalenes
Crocknahattina
Bailieborough, Co. Cavan

Tel: In Ireland: (353) 086-1267544
(please note we are experiencing problems with our generally published Irish helpline, 086-4059491, so if you previously left a message at this number, please call again at the number above)
In the US: (1) 215-589-9329
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Media: (353) 086-3659516

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