Christmas period sees rise in rape and sexual assaults

The Rape Crisis Centre is warning that more cases of rape and sexual assault take place over the Christmas period than at any other time of the year.

Christmas period sees rise in rape and sexual assaults

The Rape Crisis Centre is warning that more cases of rape and sexual assault take place over the Christmas period than at any other time of the year.

Last year, over 1,700 people contacted the National 24-hour helpline for rape and sexual assault during December and January.

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