I hit him when I was Drunk An assault can wreck a victim's life, but it can also ruin your own future. Scam Warning - phone calls and texts Gardaí are aware of a scam where members of the public have been receiving phone calls and texts Coercive Control The offence of Coercive Control came into effect on the 1st of January 2019, and we want to encourage victims to report it to us. 1 2