Why Cullen’s use of ‘rape’ term is helpful

I LISTENED with interest as Martin Cullen likened his treatment by the media to “waking up every morning and being raped”.

I knew there would be trouble. However, as the furore raged around this man daring to use the word “rape” to describe his experiences, I found myself welcoming it.

I have worked with rape and sexual abuse victims for 16 years and for all our progress in this country, we are still woefully ignorant about the horrific effects of this crime on any victim.