Alcohol & Sexual Violence

Calling Time on Sexual Violence and Alcohol: The Facts

Findings from the 2009 Rape and Justice in Ireland report (RAJI) indicate that alcohol involvement in rape in Ireland is among the highest in the world. Although alcohol does not cause sexual violence it may be used to excuse violent behaviour, to blame victims, and to incapacitate victims.

RCNI have prepared a series of short fact sheets and briefing documents based on evidence and findings which highlight the extent of the problem in Ireland. Please click on the below links to redirect to our blog or to download the 2 page fact sheet. Please share this email, our blog and fact sheet with others.

RCNI Blog on Alcohol and Sexual Violence

Fact Sheet 1: The extent of the problem in Ireland

Fact Sheet 2: Alcohol consumption and the relationship between Perpetrator and Victim in Irish rape cases

Fact Sheet 3: Sex Related Alcohol Expectancies and Sexual Violence

Fact Sheet 4: Alcohol Consumption and Victim Blaming

Fact Sheet 5: Age, Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Violence in Ireland

Fact Sheet 6: Alcohol as a Date-Rape Drug

Fact Sheet 7: Report on Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Violence Panel at ICSoR 2012

Fact Sheet 8: Growing a Body of Evidence

Fact Sheet 9: Rape, Alcohol Consumption and Human Rights: Meeting obligations for a better future

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