A harbour in the tempest

Neans McSweeney reports on the successful approach taken by a new centre for sexual assault victims.

MORE than eight out of 10 survivors of sexual violence who attended Waterford's Sexual Assault Treatment Unit last year were introduced to the service through the gardaí, new figures show.

Some 85% of those referred to the new, specialist unit at Waterford Regional Hospital last year were either brought there or told about the service by members of An Garda Siochana.