Rape Crisis Centre appeals for increase in funding

THE Waterford Rape Crisis Centre has called for an increased level of government funding after revealing that victims of rape and sexual abuse must wait four months for support services.

While post-rape victims are seen with no delay, the Waterford Rape Crisis Centre revealed yesterday it has been forced to prioritise clients due to a lack of resources.

“Our waiting list is between three and four months, we need to employ more counsellors,” manager Sheila Vereker explained.