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<p>In 2015, adults interviewed as part of a study called How Adults Tell recounted their experiences of disclosure to child protections services. Ultimately, that study argued that the system itself acts as a barrier to adults coming forward. One interviewee summed this up, saying, “you finally get the courage up to tell somebody… and you become a victim again… you become a victim of the system”.</p>

Removing barriers to assist disclosure of child sexual abuse

We need to develop societies and structures that encourage victims to come forward, facilitate them doing so, and support them throughout, writes Joseph Mooney

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

<p> President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins speaking at the PDForra conference in the INEC, Killarney, Co Kerry. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

President Higgins calls out 'heinous' sex abuse in Defence Forces

President Michael D Higgins has said it's “heinous” that some male Defence Forces personnel used their positions of power to sexually abuse lower-ranking female colleagues.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

<p>Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has announced a review of investigations against gardaí accused of domestic or sexual crimes.</p>

Rape crisis group calls for indecent exposure to be treated seriously

Perpetrators often progress to more serious sexual offences, experts warn

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

<p>Drew Harris is setting up the review on the back of the Sarah Everard case in London. File Picture</p>

Review of abuse cases involving gardaí welcomed

'Small team' under the Garda National Protective Services Bureau is to check if investigations for such alleged offences were properly investigated and files sent to the DPP

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

<p>A member of the public walks past the latest mural by Irish artist Emmalene Blake in Dublin's city centre. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Clodagh Finn: Why we need to make empathy a mandatory subject in schools

Why aren’t we willing to embrace a system that teaches us not just to have sympathy for others, but to understand them and emotionally identify with them?

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

<p>Fashion designer Sarah Murphy received backlash on her Instagram account when she highlighted the issue of sexual violence against women.</p>

'I'm worried they are going to turn up at my front door': Fashion designer on online abuse

Award-winning Irish fashion designer Sarah Murphy, who dresses celebrities for red carpets that include the Oscars, has received 'menacing' online abuse for speaking out about sexual violence

Mon, 25 Oct, 2021

<p> 'Even in the best years', in 2015 and 2016, only 24% of reported sexual offences resulted in charges.</p>

'Saddening but not surprising': Sexual offences have lowest detection rate

Just 10% of sexual offences reported in 2020 were detected as of September 2021

Sat, 06 Nov, 2021

<p>A male domestic violence support group said inequality and discrimination in previous strategies against a victim due to his gender was “unacceptable” and wanted action on suicides and homelessness among male victims.</p>

Rape crisis groups want 'credible levels of funding' for sexual and domestic abuse services

The new bill on sex offenders – which the Government says is due very soon - has been promised since 2018 and is actually based on Oireachtas committee recommendations dating back to 2006.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2021

Hot 100: Spring's best movies, music, fashion, food, books and much more

Our writers reveal their top picks for the season ahead

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

<p>Dublin Rape Crisis CEO Noeline Blackwell said many people enter into arrangements of 'survival sex', either for money or in some cases, for accommodation.<br/>File picture</p>

Sex-for-rent arrangements put tenants in vulnerable situations

Online ads from landlords that are offering low-cost or free accommodation in return for sex is not a scenario of equal power, leaving tenants open to abuse, writes Ann Murphy

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

<p>Landlords are offering rooms in exchange for sexual favours in Limerick and Dublin.</p>

Irish Examiner view: Legislate to make 'sex for rent' a crime

Legislation that criminalises the purchase of sex limits may not cover this situation

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

<p>In July 2019, Sarah Grace (pictured) was brutally attacked by Ibrahim Elghynaoui while she slept in her own apartment. She is to publish a book in March detailing her journey from reporting the assault to seeing Elghynaoui jailed for 10 years.</p>

When a stranger sexually assaulted Sarah Grace, it changed her life forever

Sarah Grace is adamant that the 2019 attack will not destroy her and that her experience of the criminal justice system will help other survivors of sexual attacks in the future

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

<p>Tanya Ward, chief executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance said the legislation “has the potential to be groundbreaking” but there were still 'major gaps' that needed to be addressed, particularly concerning the current lack of an individual complaints mechanism. File picture</p>

New online safety laws welcomed but campaigners say 'major gaps' remain

New Media Commission would regulate online, broadcasting and video-on-demand services like Netflix; it will enforce online safety and have roles in child protection, research, education, media literacy, journalistic and creative supports

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

<p>Kate and Henry Leahy, Ballinlough, at the walk and vigil for Ashling Murphy at the Atlantic pond, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork, on Saturday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Letters to the Editor: Activism in fight against gender-based violence

I was heart sore when I heard about Ashling Murphy. It stopped me in my tracks. My eldest daughter is much the same age. I can’t begin to imagine what her family are going through.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Long history of empty promises in response to violence against women

Two years before Ashling Murphy was born, a comprehsive government taskforce report on violence against women was published

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

<p>One woman who had accessed the family law courts in Co. Kerry has alleged that the <span lang="EN-GB">since-retired </span>Judge James O'Connor (pictured) <span lang="EN-GB">rang her and texted her on a few occasions to meet up. </span>Photo: Domnick Walsh</p>

Mick Clifford: Where’s the zero tolerance minister?

While the Justice Minister's commitment to tackle gender-based violence is welcome, Mick Clifford highlights some areas around the issue that have yet to come under the spotlight

Sun, 23 Jan, 2022

<p>Karina Molloy, Honor Murphy, Yvonne O'Rourke and Diane Byrne arrive for a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney TD at Iveagh House, Dublin. Picture: Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

Women of Honour group rejects ‘shameful’ Defence Forces review

Allegations of sexism, bullying, sexual assault and rape in the Defence Forces were uncovered in an RTÉ documentary last year

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

<p>Noeline Blackwell said this week's incident was designed to create a nuisance and a disruption, but she stressed the attempt failed.</p>

Cyber-flasher hijacks another Zoom talk on violence against women

Zoom seminar was hijacked on Tuesday night

Wed, 26 Jan, 2022

<p>Sligo Rape Crisis Centre CEO David Madden said when people then hear of assaults in other parts of the country, it further adds to the fear. File Picture.</p>

Mounting fear and anxiety over number of attacks on women

An e protest, named Sligo Take Back The Streets, is taking place this weekend following alleged sexual assaults on two young teenage girls on the western outskirts of the town.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

<p>Higher education institutions have been accused of not doing enough to tackle sexual harassment on campus. File picture.</p>

75 reports of sexual harassment in colleges and universities made in five years

Irish colleges have spent €170,000 on legal costs and investigation costs relating to sexual harassment between 2015 and 2020.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022