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
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
Freedom from Fear: Fund targeting violence against women launches
Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell
Public spaces not safe until men change behaviour, says women’s group
To target violence against women, National Women’s Council say that harassment prosecutions should be easier to take
Actors to role-play sexual assault court cases with judges
Course aims to ensure judiciary function appropriately around vulnerable people
Crisis appointments at rape crisis centre tripled after first lockdown
Unprecedented levels of stress seen among survivors of sexual violence amid pandemic
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
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Such references are outdated and hark back to a time when legal system had narrow views
Action sought over ‘epidemic’ of violence against women
Citizens’ assembly hears call for victim’s commissioner to tackle ‘piecemeal’ approach
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
Grant Thornton resigns as auditor to firms owned by Pornhub operator
Move away from Mindgeek follows claims of unlawful content on Pornhub website
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’
‘I saved myself. I saved my children.’ How to escape an abusive relationship
Women and one man share stories of being trapped, and breaking free
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
Moving domestic violence brief from Justice a ‘downgrade’
Talks ongoing between two departments about which should drive national strategy
‘The horse has bolted on this’: Online child exploitation increases during health crisis
Call for legislative change as Garda finds increase in activity on exploitation websites during lockdown
Domestic abuse victims urged to contact services that remain open
Calls for help ‘more intense’ amid Covid-19 restrictions as less opportunity to talk freely
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is good. But it hasn’t changed the world
‘A rape case is still extremely difficult to win ... Weinstein hasn’t changed that’
Just three convictions since law targeting those who used prostitutes introduced
A further 13 people were awaiting prosecution as of July of last year, review finds
Supreme Court ruling on rape sentences welcomed
Ruling a positive message for those suffering domestic abuse, Women’s Aid says
Children in direct provision: ‘Many are locked in their rooms’
Mavis Ramazani says the direct provision system is destroying the lives of children
‘Should society criminalise intimate relations between people in their mid-teens?’
Conference hears age of consent is higher in Ireland than most European countries
Law body seeks reform over consent claim in rape trials
Men should not be allowed defence they ‘honestly believed’ woman consented to sex
‘Rape myths’ leading to victims being blamed, says report
How women dress or behave not relevant to consent, says Law Reform Commission
Tom Humphries released from prison after serving 22 months
Former sports writer received a 2½-year sentence for grooming and sexually abusing girl
Online support service for sexual violence victims a ‘world first’
E-health therapy initiative developed for Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Donations to rape crisis centre rise €70,000 after Belfast trial
Charity says increase reflects public concerns over court treatment of victims
Tech companies ‘must take responsibility’ for dating app safety
Women’s council calls for State survey into sexual violence to include analysis of dating apps
Sexual offences and fraud on the rise in Ireland
Figures from CSO shows sexual crimes saw a 10% increase in the past year
Revenge porn victim calls for perpetrators to be put on offenders list
Bill banning ‘revenge porn’ and ‘upskirting’ will also deal with harmful communication
Extra €1.5m pledged to combat domestic and sexual violence
Areas without frontline services to get new outreach workers for women and children
Government response to sex-crime report surge criticised
Rape Crisis Centre identifies cultural shift towards reporting sexual crimes
Fraud and deception crimes rise by 18.4%, CSO figures show
Notable increaese in sexual offences and robberies in final quarter of 2018 also recorded
‘The woman’s struggle belongs to each and every one of us’
Dublin Mosque event marks International Woman’s Day with visit from Sabina Higgins
Signed guilty pleas in less than 1% of sex offence cases before court
Abuse survivors say figure for Central Criminal Court cases is ‘shockingly low’
Rape trial anonymity should be retained in Republic, expert says
Belfast rape trial review called for no change to NI law allowing naming of defendants
Number of sex crimes reported to Garda now at all-time high
Increase in sex crimes reported to Garda coincides with period of #MeToo movement
Lavinia Kerwick: 'My life in my 20s and 30s was absolutely destroyed, taken away'
The 1991 rape survivor on the long-term effects of the attack and why it is time to speak out
Rapes at house parties increasing, says crisis centre
‘A number of clients have reported being raped by people they had met on a dating platform’
Staff shortages see largest sex assault treatment unit often closed at weekend – DRCC
Victim had to wait five hours for exam during which she could not wash, eat or use bathroom
Concerns raised that report on sexual violence in Ireland will take five years
Information on the prevalence of sexual violence not available until 2024
Public attitude change towards rape needed, says Blackwell
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre director backs calls by Leona O’Callaghan for legal system changes
Senior garda asked to investigate failure to enforce bail conditions on rapist
Review will establish lessons to be learned and whether changes to processes are needed
Head of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre calls for sentencing database
Noeline Blackwell suggests lack of information on sentencing may put victims off
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