How can we resolve violence against women? Yesterday, a verdict was reached in the case of the murder of 32-year-old Natalie McNally. Speaking outside the court, Natalie McNally’s brother said “Violence against women and girls is the shame of ...

Listen back to our Executive Director speaking on Newstalk about what Natalie McNally's death reveals about the culture that enabled it >>

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Prime Time 2026-02-24 Drugged and raped by her husband and tens of other men, Gisele Pelicot tells us her story in her only Irish broadcast interview. Watch Prime Time 2026-02-24 on RTÉ Player for free

Our Executive Director, Dr Cliona Saidléar, praised Giséle Pelicot for challenging the narrative around victim-blaming, turning shame from a private matter into a public matter on last night's @rte.ie 'Prime Time'

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Watch @rte.ie Prime Time at 9.35pm tonight to hear an interview with Gisèle Pelicot - a woman whose courage has resonated with #SexualViolence survivors around the world - and a follow up with our Executive Director, Dr Cliona Saidlear.

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Children contacting charity about being ‘forced to watch and make pornography’ ISPCC publishes harrowing accounts from children of sexual exploitation by parents as part of its Christmas Childline appeal

Harrowing accounts from children of sexual exploitation by parents about being ‘forced to watch and make pornography’ published by ISPCC >>

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**Our 2024 Statistics Report is now on our website!**

Based on data captured from our member #RapeCrisis centres across Ireland via Mosaic – our recently upgraded data collection system - this is vital #DataForChange >>

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Perpetrators of #SexualViolence can be anyone. They can come from any country, any social group & may be found in any setting.

More than 82% of perpetrators were known to survivors seeking counselling from our member #RapeCrisis centres in 2024

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Sexual assault on women ‘profoundly’ hurts brain function, study finds Women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following sexual assault experience “profound” disruptions of nerve connections in the brain, a new study revealed.

Sexual assault on women ‘profoundly’ affects nerve connections in the brain with 70% of #SexualViolence survivors developing PTSD symptoms, according to new research >>

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Clíona Saidléar: Pornography creating a darker world for girls as violence permeates web content ‘The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the front lines of crisis” is the theme of this year’s International Day of the Girl today. Coming the day after World ­Mental Health Day yesterday, this Un...

Our Executive Director outlines in today's @independent.ie how #SexualViolence is baked into pornography & how we have a duty to protect children from its harms >>

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We look forward to welcoming counsellors & psychotherapists from #RapeCrisis & #SexualViolence centres across Ireland to our Specialist Sexual Violence Training for Counsellors, which kicks off tomorrow!

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Reports of child sexual abuse material surge to almost 28,000, new data reveals Almost 28,000 reports of child sexual abuse material linked to Ireland last year as experts warn of AI-driven exploitation

“AI is opening up a kind of nightmare world of deep fake porn and online grooming. It is an area that is so new to the vast majority of us, but it is really important to explore it and counteract it" >>

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New 'moving in right direction' rise in number of sex crimes reported to Gardai BRAVE victims of sexual crimes are helping to change Irish society by coming forward to Gardai, experts say. New garda statistics show the number of sexual offences reported to cops has increased i…

Increase in sexual crime reporting to Gardaí is "a positive indication as it remains one of the most under-reported types of crime so the reported crimes are the tip of the iceberg," our Executive Director says in @thesun.ie >>

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Child at risk of sexual abuse left on social services waiting list for over 14 months A HIQA inspection found long delays in social services in Dublin South Central.

It is unconscionable that in 2025 we have cases of suspected child #SexualViolence reported to Tusla that go on long waiting lists. No referral of a child should be classified as 'medium' and then languish on a 2-year waiting list

>> jrnl.ie/6793115

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Reports of sexual offences increased in first half of year Reports of child sexual abuse material and related offences are down 16% in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024.

No. of sexual offences reported to gardaí increased in first half of 2025 while reports of child sexual abuse material and related offences were down 16%

>> jrnl.ie/6792770

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How judges decide on sentences in sexual offence cases It can be challenging for judges in these cases to balance the legal rules of sentencing with delivering justice to victims and society

How judges decide on sentences in sexual offence cases >>

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Govt departments ‘enhancing alcohol consumption’ through supports for drinks industry Lobby group calls for Health Minister to resist pressure to delay alcohol health information labelling

Delaying alcohol health information labelling is a blow for public health and a setback to tackling the scourge of alcohol-related harm, including #SexualViolence >>

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Rape Crisis Midwest Welcomes Proposed Consent Law Change - Clare FM Rape Crisis Midwest Welcomes Proposed Consent Law Change - News % Clare FM

"The fact that consent is freely given, ongoing and mutual - we need to ensure that everyone knows what that means"

- Rape Crisis MidWest Director, Siobhán O'Leary, on Clare FM

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Gardaí contacted over 950 times since school abuse appeal Gardaí have been contacted more than 950 times since their appeal last September relating to historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders.

Gardaí contacted over 950 times since last September's appeal relating to historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders >>

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‘Honest belief’ of consent to sex may no longer be a defence in rape cases Planned reform at advanced stage, with backing of Law Reform Commission

‘Honest belief’ of consent to sex may no longer be a defence in rape cases

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Dáil hears call for 'strangulation porn' to be banned The Dáil has heard a call for so-called "strangulation porn" to be banned.

Dáil hears call for 'strangulation porn' to be banned.

"Such horrific depictions of extreme aggression effectively become our people's sex education," says Máire Devine TD

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Survivors welcome commission of investigation into handling of sexual abuse in schools The commission follows a scoping inquiry last year that detailed almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse across more than 300 religious-run schools.

Survivors’ groups welcome a commission of investigation into the handling of child sexual abuse in schools but warn that further delays to redress for victims could allow institutions to avoid accountability >>

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Commission to examine sexual abuse allegations in schools The Government is to establish a Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country.

Commission to examine historical sexual abuse allegations in schools >>

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Rise of 13.6% in new sexual offences, says Courts Service The number of new sexual offences has increased by 13.6%, according to the Courts Service's annual report for 2024.

The number of new sexual offences has increased by 13.6%, according to the Courts Service annual report for 2024.

The report shows that 62% of the 434 sentences handed down for rape range from 10 years to life imprisonment >>

www.rte.ie/news/2025/07...

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Young women are getting strokes and seizures — it's time to ban 'choking' porn Young women are presenting at A&E with strokes, seizures and brain injuries, because of sexual techniques men are learning from pornography. We have to act, writes Ruth Breslin

Rape Crisis Ireland fully agrees with Ruth Breslin's assertion in today's Irish Examiner that it is time to ban 'choking' porn >> www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

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Are you an LGBTQ+ person who has experienced #SexualViolence? Or have you worked supporting an #LGBTQ sexual violence survivor? If so, a DCU researcher would love to hear your perspective.

To take part, text the word “Research” to 083 193 7290.

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Important aspects of #SexualHealthPromotion policy & practice under the spotlight at today's #HPRC2025:

- the importance of consent
- sexual violence & abuse
- the need to develop porn literacy education
- sexual harassment & nightlife (only 12% report it)

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The 'Lost Boys' debate: Are positive male role models the answer? Boys need supportive friends, critical digital literacy skills, and home and school environments that nurture their empathy

"Boys need critical digital literacy skills & they need home & school contexts that nurture rather than suppress empathy"

Excellent article by ‪@debbieging.bsky.social‬ >>

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Fantastic learning & conversations at @womensaidireland.bsky.social Strategic Convention examining how society can reduce & prevent the harmful impacts of pornography on #GenderEquality, healthy sexual development & #OnlineSafety.

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We welcome the change of terminology in Senator Eileen Flynn's re-drafted Child Trafficking & Child Sexual Exploitation Material Bill.

Replacing 'child pornography' with 'child sexual abuse material' focusses on trafficking & exploitation as a form of abuse & violence

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Mia Döring: As a survivor of prostitution, I know total decriminalisation would not have saved Geila Ibram’s life I sold sex for four years in my early 20s. One night, a man in his 30s smacked me across the face, pulled me around the room by my hair and attempted to rape me. It was brutal and I was terrified. I b...

"Prostitution is the last thing anyone wants to look at clearly for what it is. It isn't just rape culture; it is rape ... and the men are not ignorant; they know they are having sex with an unwilling woman." >>

www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...

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