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<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

<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>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>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>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

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>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

<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>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>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>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>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> 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>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>Simon Coveney has said a CCP will be appointed to the Defence Forces in order to help report inappropriate workplace behaviour. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Confidential contact for Defence Forces members alleging bullying and sexual harassment

The Confidential Contact Person will be independent of the Defence Forces and will update Minister for Defence Simon Coveney on the types of cases they are seeing

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

<p>The garda, who is based in the south of the country, has been arrested and questioned in relation to the allegations.</p>

Garda arrested after daughters allege 'horrific' sexual abuse

Specialist officers are compiling an investigation file on a serving garda after receiving multiple allegations of sexual abuse from his daughters.

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

<p> Dublin Rape Crisis Centre CEO Noeline Blackwell </p>

60% of those sexually harassed experienced it in the workplace

New research from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre highlights the prominence of sexual harassment in the workplace

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

<p>Convicted murderer Marius Rucinskas received a suspended 18-month sentence, and essentially walked free from court, after he pleaded guilty to the charge of assault causing harm to his wife at their home.</p>

Liz Dunphy: Domestic abuse - nobody should have to fear the monster lurking in their home

The home is not a safe place for thousands of people in Ireland — mostly women and children who live in fear every day

Sun, 12 Sep, 2021

<p>DRCC CEO Noeline Blackwell said while there had been a 'Covid impact' on both DRCC's services and those using them, the number of people accessing its service for reports to An Garda Síochána had increased.</p>

Increasing number of sexual violence survivors reporting to gardaí — Rape Crisis Centre CEO

Only a third of those engaging with DRCC had reported the crimes to gardaí — but more and more survivors are coming forwards

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

<p>During lockdowns, many people had neither physical space nor head space — which was particularly challenging for people who have been suffering abuse. Stock picture: Thinkstockphotos</p>

Noeline Blackwell: Pandemic may be ending, but the sexual violence epidemic is relentless

The CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre highlights how isolation has compounded the issues faced by those enduring abuse