# sexual violence

This year

2023

66% of young adults who disclosed an experience of sexual violence told a friend first

The survey found that 36% of women who did not disclose any experience of sexual violence did so because they felt ashamed or embarrassed.

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Jul 31st 2023, 2:05 PM

# sexual violence

One in four Irish women faced sexual violence with a partner, CSO figures suggest

For sexual violence as an adult with a non-partner, the most prevalent location was in a pub/club/disco.

7.9k

May 18th 2023, 12:34 PM

# Abuse

Sexual and domestic abuse victims can feel 'belittled' by social workers, report finds

Victims interviewed by the National Women’s Council said that feeling blamed by professionals made them want to abandon court proceedings.

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May 3rd 2023, 10:37 AM

# sexual violence

Harris launches guide for third level institutions to end sexual violence and harassment

Institutions will be instructed to record statistics on harassment, assault, and rape and report them to the Higher Education Authority.

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Apr 26th 2023, 1:15 PM

# Safety

Half of women in Ireland have experienced sexual violence, according to major CSO survey

The CSO has released the results of a major survey into the prevalence of sexual violence in Ireland.

11.7k

Apr 19th 2023, 11:47 AM

# Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Rape Crisis Network calls for independent authority on domestic, sexual, gender based violence

This post would independently monitor and scrutinise the coordination and implementation of policy and practice.

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Jan 30th 2023, 1:23 PM

Last year

2022

# misogyny

Majority of Irish people agree that pornography is harming society, Women's Aid report finds

Women were more likely than men to believe that pornography was detrimental to young people.

8.3k

Nov 25th 2022, 8:57 AM

# Catholic Church

11 French bishops accused of sexual violence, senior church group says

All of the accused will face either prosecution or church disciplinary procedures.

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Nov 7th 2022, 3:28 PM

# Domestic Abuse

Over half of the murders in the State last year were related to domestic abuse

The figures were published following an analysis of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence crimes.

6.7k

Sep 23rd 2022, 2:59 PM

# Zero Tolerance

Secondary school curriculum to be updated to address issues like domestic violence and consent

Education Minister Norma Foley said that education has a “very significant” role to play in the new Zero Tolerance strategy.

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Jun 28th 2022, 7:22 PM

# sexual violence

Irish Prison Service to launch major review of how psychologists deal with sex offenders

The Irish Prison Service has said that the work of its psychologists would be expanded to deal with people serving sentences for sexual violence.

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May 20th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Justice Committee

Minister to explore offering sex crime victims photo of offender on jail release

Helen McEntee made her comments at the Justice Committee.

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Apr 27th 2022, 6:47 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Evidence of rape by Russian soldiers in Ukraine mounts as ICC investigates war crimes

A report by

Lauren Boland

A growing number of women have shared testimony of being sexually assaulted during the war.

Evidence of rape by Russian soldiers is mounting in Ukraine, Lauren Boland reports.

A growing number of women have shared testimony of being sexually assaulted during the war.

The International Criminal Court is investigating suspected war crimes.

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Updated

Apr 14th 2022, 6:44 AM

# award winning

Investigative platform Noteworthy wins prestigious Mary Raftery Prize

Reporter Peter McGuire won for his investigation that found sexual violence victims were fighting roadblocks to justice.

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Mar 28th 2022, 6:55 PM

All time

# speak out

New tool allows higher education students to anonymously report sexual harassment and violence

The Speak Out tool will be launched across 18 universities this academic year.

6.4k

Oct 19th 2021, 6:15 AM

# India

Protests following alleged rape and murder of nine-year-old girl in Indian capital

The nine-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a crematorium in south-west New Delhi – four men have been arrested.

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Aug 5th 2021, 2:22 PM

# crime figures

Victims and offenders in 20% of sexual violence cases aged under 18 - CSO

Almost all offenders in cases of sexual violence reported in 2019 were men, Central Statistics Office data showed.

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Apr 26th 2021, 2:15 PM

# sexual violence

'It felt safe': Why do people turn to social media to share their experiences of sexual assault?

Post-MeToo, more people are disclosing their sexual violence experiences online – but what issues might this bring up for them and society at large?

11.9k

Apr 21st 2021, 12:05 AM

Voices

Opinion: 'They are distraught when their images are shared by a former partner'

Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says the law around image-based sexual abuse is useless as it pre-dates the internet and new legislation can’t come quickly enough.

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Dec 1st 2020, 1:00 PM

# Court

Judges, lawyers, and gardaí to get specialist training to better support victims of sexual violence

A review into the legal protections offered to complainants in sexual assault cases was carried out following the high-profile Belfast rape trial in 2018.

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Oct 28th 2020, 6:30 AM

# road to reform

Speak or Survive: Does Ireland write off survivors of sexual violence?

Part two of Noteworthy series on victims of sexual crimes who speak out focuses on the poor mental health supports and outcomes for survivors.

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Sep 13th 2020, 9:30 AM

# road to reform

Speak or Survive: Sexual violence victims still fighting roadblocks to justice

Survivors of sexual crimes tell Noteworthy investigation what needs to change to give victims a chance to find a voice, justice – and peace.

16.7k

Sep 12th 2020, 9:30 AM

# Students

3 in 10 female third-level students have experienced non-consensual penetration, survey finds

That’s according to a new national survey published by NUI Galway’s Active Consent Programme.

49.3k

Jun 22nd 2020, 6:30 AM

# Violent Crime

Children suspected in 1 out of every 5 cases of criminal sexual violence

New figures on serious crime published today by the Central Statistics Office.

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May 15th 2020, 2:17 PM

# lavinia kerwick

'It could be anyone - your sister, mother, niece or aunt - rape happens'

Lavinia Kerwick, the first rape survivor in Ireland to waive her anonymity, has called for more supports to be made available to fellow survivors.

35.9k

Nov 7th 2019, 3:36 PM

# Women's Aid

'He did not do one day': Six in 10 domestic violence offenders get suspended sentence

The vast majority of victims are women and over half are abused in their own home.

17.3k

Sep 26th 2019, 8:15 AM

# Funding

Domestic and sexual violence groups to get €1.5 million more in funding

The total amount of funding for 2019 has increased to €23.8 million.

6.6k

Apr 26th 2019, 6:20 AM

Voices

Opinion: 'I'm not a victim, I am a survivor ... I don’t flinch when someone touches me'

Aicha Dounia was abused by her biological father from the age of four but she refuses to live a life ‘consumed by hatred’.

30.5k

Apr 16th 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

Our systems are not working to prevent child sexual violence, even after it is reported

Of all reported cases of child sexual violence only 2% end in a conviction. Children whose disclosures don’t result in a criminal conviction still need protection, writes Dr Clíona Saidléar.

10.3k

Apr 2nd 2019, 7:00 AM

# CSO

CSO to carry out new national survey on sexual violence ... says it may take five years

It’s been 16 years since the Savi – Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland – report, was published.

5.0k

Nov 20th 2018, 6:27 PM

Voices

Lynn Ruane on sexual assault: 'I carried a shame that wasn’t mine for years before I told anyone'

It’s been 16 years since the Savi – Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland – report, and it’s high time Ireland has another one, writes Lynn Ruane.

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Oct 7th 2018, 8:00 PM

# not trump

Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the Nobel peace prize for 2018

The Congolese doctor and Iraqi human rights activist have been honored with the world-renowned humanitarian prize this morning.

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Oct 5th 2018, 10:20 AM

# me too

Lily Allen's account of sexual assault reveals we still have a long way to go to tackle how rape is reported

Lily Allen was able to run away to stop her sexual assault becoming rape, but some women can’t.

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Sep 18th 2018, 5:46 PM

# sexual violence

'My first thought when I was raped was whether or not I was pregnant - that shouldn't be the case'

The Together For Yes campaign launched a position paper on the proposed legislation.

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Apr 5th 2018, 2:42 PM

Voices

When consent is contested, both sides are fighting for a 'win'

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, while accepting the verdict of the Belfast jury, is concerned about how all parties are treated in such cases and how it can deter reporting sexual violence.

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Mar 28th 2018, 3:26 PM