Funding, policies and education: Suggestions for change after Ashling Murphy killing
Survivor services, academics, campaigners, and politicians set out what should be done
Covid-19: Reports of rape and child sex abuse rise sharply during pandemic
Rape Crisis Network Ireland data shows increase of 98% in number seeking counselling
Tusla policy ‘endangering’ victims of child sex abuse, say therapists
Victims no longer asked to name abusers, as Tusla must inform alleged abuser of complaint
‘Non-compliant State’ turning deaf ear to children in court
Oireachtas Justice group hears submissions from experts on reform of family law system
‘Huge concern’ location disclosures will push sex offenders underground
Risk linked to sex offenders ‘escalate’ when individuals go under the radar, committee hears
Charities report sharp rise in abuse victims seeking help
One in Four says pope’s visit triggered large increase in calls from new clients
Tusla’s collection of data on rape raises privacy concerns
Rape Crisis Network among NGOs before UN committee in Geneva on Monday
Call for pre-recording of evidence given by rape survivors
Rape Crisis Network expresses concern in report to UN over funding and data collection
Self-defence training flourishes amid rise in reported assaults
A growing number of people are learning defence techniques due to the risk of attack
LGBT people take longer to report rape, research shows
Rape Crisis Network report suggests gay people face difficulties in seeking support
Paying for sex to be criminal offence under new Bill
Person offering sexual services will not be guilty of a crime
Delay in publishing Bill on buying sexual services ‘disappointing’
Rights groups say it is ‘regrettable’ that Bill will not be published before the Dáil recess
Direct provision system poses risk of sexual violence – report
Third of asylum-seekers or refugees presenting to rape crisis centres in 2012 were minors at time of assault
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