Guide launched to harmonise reporting of sexual violence against children
The guide, ‘Breaking the Silence’, defines 27 key terms, covering different acts of sexual violence, harassment, exploitation, and abuse against children, and key information that should be included about the child and the perpetrator. File photo
Rape Crisis Network Ireland launched a new terminology guide on Tuesday to help break the silence of sexual violence against children.
The RCNI has collaborated with 28 organisations that collect data on sexual violence against children and compiled a comprehensive resource that aims to harmonise definitions and terminology used in reporting and recording data on incidents of sexual violence involving children.
