One-third rise in contacts to rape crisis helpline in 2022
DRCC CEO Noeline Blackwell said: 'Our report shows people were able to seek support on the national helpline. Others found the time and courage to consider reporting sexual violence or seeking justice in courts or other fora.' Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie
The National Rape Crisis Helpline received 18,400 contacts last year, which is an increase of 31% on the year before, a new report has revealed.
The figures which are published today, as part of the 2022 annual study carried out by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC), also show more women contacted the helpline (84%) than men (15.7%).
