Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s Noeline Blackwell: ‘We have not fully uncovered the extent of the harm yet’
Noeline Blackwell’s seven years at DRCC have seen huge changes in attitude, but more remains to be done
Noeline Blackwell
Code should aid people identify sexual harassment – rape crisis centre
Minister planning new charter for night-time economy in bid to stamp out sexual violence
Freedom from Fear: Fund targeting violence against women launches
Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell
Public spaces not safe until men change behaviour, says women’s group
To target violence against women, National Women’s Council say that harassment prosecutions should be easier to take
Actors to role-play sexual assault court cases with judges
Course aims to ensure judiciary function appropriately around vulnerable people
Crisis appointments at rape crisis centre tripled after first lockdown
Unprecedented levels of stress seen among survivors of sexual violence amid pandemic
Taoiseach praises strength and bravery of Charlene Masterson
Woman waived her anonymity to speak out about sustained sexual abuse by her father
‘He raped me. And I told no one.’ Stories of sexual assault
Stories are the most powerful tools to change minds on social issues, says Minister Josepha Madigan
Online safety body ‘needs teeth’ for complaints against social media platforms
Children and young people have a right to an effective remedy, says Children’s Rights Alliance
Introduction of preliminary hearings in rape trials ‘urgently needed’
Initiative must be supported by adequate resources within court system, says researcher
HSE cyber attack: No mass dump of patient data as criminals’ deadline passes
Data relating to sexual assault victims not compromised in attack
Use of character references in rape trials needs to end
Such references are outdated and hark back to a time when legal system had narrow views
Action sought over ‘epidemic’ of violence against women
Citizens’ assembly hears call for victim’s commissioner to tackle ‘piecemeal’ approach
No equality between men and women until gender-based violence is tackled – expert
Issue ‘propelled’ on to Citizens’ Assembly’s agenda as it appeared so often in public submissions
Grant Thornton resigns as auditor to firms owned by Pornhub operator
Move away from Mindgeek follows claims of unlawful content on Pornhub website
Almost 15% of Irish adults have been raped, study finds
Research finds rate of sexual violence varies ‘significantly’ between men and women
Rape victims will be treated with ‘dignity, respect and support’, says McEntee
State strategy to help victims in sexual violence cases described as a ‘sea change’
‘I saved myself. I saved my children.’ How to escape an abusive relationship
Women and one man share stories of being trapped, and breaking free
The Irish Times view on sexual harassment: zero tolerance
But adopting policies is one thing; implementing them is another
UCD professor quit university group over lack of action on sexual harassment
University president was told last year there was ‘no evidence’ of commitment to tackle issue
Any ‘tolerance’ for abuse in colleges must end, says rape crisis chief
New UCD appointee Noeline Blackwell says efforts needed in all higher level institutions
Rape Crisis Centre records 10% increase in calls
Chief executive echoes ‘fervent calls’ for reform of the criminal justice system
Stealthing: ‘I said you have to wear a condom. A couple of minutes later, he didn’t’
All nonconsensual sex is harmful, dangerous and possibly criminal, says Noeline Blackwell
Legal definition of media must include social media, says expert
Barrister Tom O’Malley’s comments follow report on handling of sex crimes
Moving domestic violence brief from Justice a ‘downgrade’
Talks ongoing between two departments about which should drive national strategy
‘The horse has bolted on this’: Online child exploitation increases during health crisis
Call for legislative change as Garda finds increase in activity on exploitation websites during lockdown
Domestic abuse victims urged to contact services that remain open
Calls for help ‘more intense’ amid Covid-19 restrictions as less opportunity to talk freely
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is good. But it hasn’t changed the world
‘A rape case is still extremely difficult to win ... Weinstein hasn’t changed that’
Just three convictions since law targeting those who used prostitutes introduced
A further 13 people were awaiting prosecution as of July of last year, review finds
Supreme Court ruling on rape sentences welcomed
Ruling a positive message for those suffering domestic abuse, Women’s Aid says
Children in direct provision: ‘Many are locked in their rooms’
Mavis Ramazani says the direct provision system is destroying the lives of children
‘Should society criminalise intimate relations between people in their mid-teens?’
Conference hears age of consent is higher in Ireland than most European countries
Law body seeks reform over consent claim in rape trials
Men should not be allowed defence they ‘honestly believed’ woman consented to sex
‘Rape myths’ leading to victims being blamed, says report
How women dress or behave not relevant to consent, says Law Reform Commission
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