Who we are
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Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) is the national representative body for Rape Crisis Centres in Ireland who provide free advice, counselling and support for survivors of sexual abuse in Ireland. The RCNI role also includes the development and coordination of national projects, supporting Rape Crisis Centres to reach quality assurance standards, using our expertise to influence national policy and social change. The RCNI is a national information and resource centre on sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment, with a proven capacity in strategic leadership including contributions and advice on the necessary infra-structure for a national response to all aspects of sexual violence. |
Key RCNI Projects:
- RCNI Annual National Statistics
- National coordination of services development and best practice
- National coordination of Quality Assurance Standards for RCCs
- Commissioning and supporting quality research
- RCNI interactive Sector website
- Sector Staff and Volunteer Garda Vetting
- National Coordination of Legal Advocacy and Support
- Supporting models of best practice in Inter-agency partnerships
- Delivery expert advice and consultation in both legal and general policy
- Expert consultation and report provision on key sexual violence issues
- Development of standardised training and education modules
- Sectoral accreditation system.