Rise in number of calls to rape crisis helpline

DRCC CEO Noeline Blackwell said that the invitation to Minister Foley highlighted the DRCC’s long-standing concerns about the lack of adequate accessible sexual health and relationships education for our children and young people. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

Calls for help following sexual violence to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) national helpline rose to 14,012 in 2021 — up from 13,438 the previous year.

The figures are contained in the DRCC’s 2021 annual report, which will be launched by Minister for Education Norma Foley TD in Dublin.