Calls to helpline split between child abuse and adult rape victims

CRIES for help received by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre last year were equally divided between childhood sexual abuse and adult rape.

Of the 12,741 calls received in 2008 by the centre’s 24-hour helpline, 45% related to childhood sexual abuse and 45% to adult rape. Just over 7% related to adult sexual assault.

Five years ago, the rape crisis centre was dealing with almost twice as many victims of adult violence as childhood abuse.