Dublin Rape Crisis Centre launches billboard campaign to raise awareness
Signs of Hope campaign contains messages from eight survivors who have benefited from the centre’s services
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Gisèle Pelicot’s horrifying experience is familiar to some women in Ireland
Girls are told the world is not safe and advised to impose controls on their behaviours. None of these precautions would have protected Gisèle Pelicot
Man who raped woman in laneway continued attack after gardaí were called
Wayne Higgins (27), of no fixed abode, was described by the woman as ‘an animal’ and ‘a danger to vulnerable women’
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says record call numbers reflect increased mental distress and suicidal ideation
Annual report for 2023 notes increasing number of callers over years have reported additional violence by perpetrators
‘I believe this man is the attacker’: Irish woman accuses Madeleine McCann suspect in rape case
Hazel Behan tells German court of ‘very unusual’ email from Christian Brückner’s defence lawyer before trial
Fifth of young Irish men would continue if partner was ‘not enjoying’ sex
Men are being told ‘an array of harmful myths around women’s attitudes to sex’, says project lead of We-Consent campaign
EU directive on violence against women will not include rape after legal definition roadblock
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald says there were months of ‘tough negotiations’ on issue
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Noeline Blackwell: ‘We have not fully uncovered the extent of the harm yet’
Noeline Blackwell’s seven years at DRCC have seen huge changes in attitude, but more remains to be done
Calls to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre increase by a third in a year
‘Marked rise’ in mental health crises among calls to helpline
Why is sexual violence still hidden in plain sight in this era of oversharing?
Unacceptable sexual behaviour must be exposed so it becomes a risk perpetrators will no longer take
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre launches online guide for sexual violence victims
Initiative includes experiences of other survivors as well as frontline service providers and support agencies
Defence Forces’ culture of ‘total disrespect’ can no longer be denied, Rape Crisis CEO says
Noeleen Blackwell said the complaints system had no place in modern life
First national sexual consent campaign to be rolled out
Three-year We-Consent campaign aims to tackle the issue of consent and how it is given
Post-Covid travel boom leads to surge in DFA consular cases
Irish diplomats handled 55 per cent increase in cases involving deaths of citizens abroad in 2022
Teenagers talk porn: ‘Whoever’s got a smart phone watches it. It’s free. It’s everywhere’
Children as young as eight find pornographic images. A pioneering programme helps teenagers deal with it
‘If someone is going to give a reference, they should stand over it,’ says retired judge
Legislation would mean anyone seeking to introduce character witnesses for a convicted sexual offender would need court permission, and witnesses could be cross-examined
Lifting of Covid restrictions led to rise in rape and assault cases — report
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says over half of 14,000 calls to helpline last year were from first-time contacts
Promised reform to rape law brings hope for more trust in rape cases
Comment: With change to ‘honest belief’ defence we are moving towards a healthier society with zero tolerance of sexual violence
Rape accused will have to show consent belief was ‘objectively reasonable’ under new reforms
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to seek Cabinet approval to overhaul laws on consent, knowledge and belief in rape cases
Concern expressed over use of physical restraints in sexual assault cases
Figures highlight a ‘worrying trend,’ says Director of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Noeline Blackwell
Code should aid people identify sexual harassment – rape crisis centre
Minister planning new charter for night-time economy in bid to stamp out sexual violence
Seven advertising teams chosen to represent Ireland at Cannes Young Lions
IAPI announces entrants for global competition aimed at young creative talent
Tribe Digital takes top award at annual Spiders
Digital awards adapt to reflect industry change during Covid panedemic
Turning tide of violence against women is depressingly difficult
Willingness of women to speak out about their fears is a crucial step toward change
Freedom from Fear: Fund targeting violence against women launches
Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell
Call for data on gender-based violence to be key to State strategy
National Women’s Council says education on abuse of women must be compulsory
Women of Honour: Coveney to reconsider limits on review of abuse in Defence Forces
Group meets Minister amid concerns review will lack power to compel witnesses to testify
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre launches multilingual helpline service
Interpreters in over 200 languages available to assist in calls from sexual violence victims
Actors to role-play sexual assault court cases with judges
Course aims to ensure judiciary function appropriately around vulnerable people
Vigilance needed as venues reopen amid reports of drink spiking – charity
Students in Co Kerry reportedly spiked during freshers’ week last week
Majority see problem with understanding of sexual consent
Rape Crisis Centre survey indicates issue is considered problem by more women than men
New to the bench: judges to be trained for the first time
Ethics, bias and sensitivity training will help judges who feel ‘thrown in the deep end’
Crisis appointments at rape crisis centre tripled after first lockdown
Unprecedented levels of stress seen among survivors of sexual violence amid pandemic
‘I wasn’t safe anywhere’: Charlene Masterson to campaign to help those suffering abuse
Once she found out that her father was her abuser ‘I didn’t have anywhere to turn’
Taoiseach praises strength and bravery of Charlene Masterson
Woman waived her anonymity to speak out about sustained sexual abuse by her father
‘He raped me. And I told no one.’ Stories of sexual assault
Stories are the most powerful tools to change minds on social issues, says Minister Josepha Madigan
Online safety body ‘needs teeth’ for complaints against social media platforms
Children and young people have a right to an effective remedy, says Children’s Rights Alliance
An Garda Síochána awarded for viral Jerusalema video
Video of dancing gardaí received almost 5.5 million views on Facebook alone
Introduction of preliminary hearings in rape trials ‘urgently needed’
Initiative must be supported by adequate resources within court system, says researcher
HSE cyber attack: No mass dump of patient data as criminals’ deadline passes
Data relating to sexual assault victims not compromised in attack
Use of character references in rape trials needs to end
Such references are outdated and hark back to a time when legal system had narrow views
Domestic violence rises by third in Dublin’s north inner-city
Garda figures show incidents up 14% on same period in 2020 across city while other crimes fall
No equality between men and women until gender-based violence is tackled – expert
Issue ‘propelled’ on to Citizens’ Assembly’s agenda as it appeared so often in public submissions
‘He strangled me to the point where I couldn’t breathe, I couldn’t scream’
Solicitor Sarah Grace wants the system to change for sexual assault survivors like her
Grant Thornton resigns as auditor to firms owned by Pornhub operator
Move away from Mindgeek follows claims of unlawful content on Pornhub website
‘We sold them a house, now they’re coming for Christmas dinner’
The pandemic means many people will have a very different Christmas this year
Almost 15% of Irish adults have been raped, study finds
Research finds rate of sexual violence varies ‘significantly’ between men and women
Rape victims will be treated with ‘dignity, respect and support’, says McEntee
State strategy to help victims in sexual violence cases described as a ‘sea change’
The Irish Times view on sexual harassment: zero tolerance
But adopting policies is one thing; implementing them is another
UCD professor quit university group over lack of action on sexual harassment
University president was told last year there was ‘no evidence’ of commitment to tackle issue
Any ‘tolerance’ for abuse in colleges must end, says rape crisis chief
New UCD appointee Noeline Blackwell says efforts needed in all higher level institutions
Rape Crisis Centre records 10% increase in calls
Chief executive echoes ‘fervent calls’ for reform of the criminal justice system
Stealthing: ‘I said you have to wear a condom. A couple of minutes later, he didn’t’
All nonconsensual sex is harmful, dangerous and possibly criminal, says Noeline Blackwell
Legal definition of media must include social media, says expert
Barrister Tom O’Malley’s comments follow report on handling of sex crimes
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