Policy and research


Sonas works to influence policies which affect women who experience violence and women who are homeless. The organisation is represented on local and national fora.

Policy groups we are involved with:

  • Domestic violence and migrant women coalition group
  • Member of the Turn off the Red Light Campaign
  • Homeless Network
  • Member of Eastern Regional Advisory Committee
  • Member of Clondalkin Forum
  • Member of Fortunestown Consortium
  • Member of Dignity steering group

Current Research

Sonas service evaluations

Sonas regularly evaluates its services to ensure we are achieving the best possible outcomes for women and children in our service. Our most recent evaluation is our Freedom Programme evaluation which you can find out more about here.

DLR Feasibility study

Sonas co-ordinated and recently published A Safe Space, a feasibility study showing the need for a refuge in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown area. You can read more and download the report here.

Recent policy submissions:

Post-budget analysis on single mothers and older people

GE 2011 Sonas Election Manifesto

Submission to HSE Domestic Violence Policy

Submission to Cosc National Strategy