‘Unusual sentence’ for sex offender raises doubts about system’s fairness
Anthony Lyons had five-and-a-half years of his six-year sentence suspended after being found guilty of sexually attacking a woman in Dublin two years ago.
View ArticleDublin Rape Crisis Centre welcomes appeal of Anthony Lyons sentence
It was announced today that the DPP is to appeal the sentence given to Lyons, who was convicted of sexually attacking a woman in Dublin.
View ArticleDublin Rape Crisis Centre took almost 12,000 calls last year
The centre has also experienced an increase in the number of callers looking for help because of childhood sexual abuse.
View ArticleJudges 'need guidelines' for sexual assault sentencing
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said today that giving a man found guilty of sexual assault a fine and a suspended sentence “doesn’t give out a good message”.
View ArticleRape helpline to see increased calls over Christmas
There were 1,834 calls to the national 24 hour helpline for rape and sexual abuse during the 2011 festive season.
View ArticleDPP to appeal Patrick O'Brien sentence
Fiona Doyle said today that she may also pursue her mother in the courts.
View ArticleVictim devastated as man who raped her when she was 14 ‘walks free’
A man was a given a suspended sentence last week after being found guilty of raping his wife’s sister when she was 14.
View ArticleBillboard company discontinues Youth Defence campaign after Rape Crisis...
Mobile advertising company AdMobile says that the parking of an anti-abortion message opposite a rape support headquarters was an ‘innocent error’.
View Article“You’re the only one who’s fully there for them” – Volunteering with the Rape...
In an interview with TheJournal.ie, volunteer co-ordinator Mairead Mallon says that they are looking at how to involve more men in the volunteering process.
View ArticleTips: How to stay safe at Electric Picnic
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and drinkaware.ie have released their tips for staying safe.
View ArticleOne in five women experience unwanted sexual conduct, but just 3 per cent...
LGBT students are more likely to have been victims of unwanted sexual experiences, a new study has found.
View ArticlePartners or exes responsible for one quarter of sex attacks on women
Despite the prevalence of these attacks, there has been just one marital rape conviction in nearly a quarter of a century.
View ArticleThe Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reports 'disturbing increase' of sexual violence
The organisation said that 48% of clients were victims of childhood sexual abuse.
View Article'Coming forward as a victim of rape is very difficult as it triggers shame...
What services does the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre offer and who avails of them?
View ArticleSexual abuse victim: 'We can't fix another's pain, only witness it. Thank you...
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is currently recruiting for volunteers.
View ArticleBill to fight child grooming introduced to prevent 'Irish Rotherham'
Cross-party support is being sought to pass the bill.
View ArticleRape Crisis Centre website hacked by 'Islamic State'
It is unclear if the group is connected to ISIS.
View ArticleTwo out of every three victims of rape won't report it to the authorities - why?
“There’s no grey area in the law.”
View Article“You asked her if she wanted to have sex, right?”: A stark message for students
This comes as part of a joint initiative launched by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.
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