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Sexual violence

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Rape charity experiences busiest year on record

Rape charity experiences busiest year on record

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said its national helpline was contacted almost 24,000 times in 2025

Victims encouraged to seek vital support through sexual violence campaign

Victims encouraged to seek vital support through sexual violence campaign

The Always Here awareness campaign is designed to inform and reassure victims and survivors of sexual violence that help is available.

Over 70% of sexual violence victims did not report incidents to gardaí

Over 70% of sexual violence victims did not report incidents to gardaí

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has published national research shedding light on public attitudes towards and personal experiences of sexual violence in Ireland.

One in 14 who report sexual assaults were assaulted while travelling abroad, study shows

One in 14 who report sexual assaults were assaulted while travelling abroad, study shows

Almost one in seven Irish people believe a woman is partially responsible if she suffers sexual violence

Almost one in seven Irish people believe a woman is partially responsible if she suffers sexual violence

Three members of Defence Forces dismissed due to domestic or sexual violence

Three members of Defence Forces dismissed due to domestic or sexual violence

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Mayo Rape Crisis Centre sees 'worrying' rise in younger sex offenders

Mayo Rape Crisis Centre sees 'worrying' rise in younger sex offenders

More women than men believe sexual violence against women is common – CSO

More women than men believe sexual violence against women is common – CSO

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show 86 per cent of women think sexual violence against women is common, compared to 72 per cent of men