RCNI Recruitment – Communications & Information Coordinator
Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) is recruiting for a Communications Coordinator The RCNI Communications Coordinator role is pivotal in achieving best outcomes for survivors in sexual violence at a time of whole of society and governmental reform and transformation. You will join a dynamic, impactful team, working reflectively and proactively with a sector, survivors, professionals […]
CSO Childhood experiences of Sexual Violence Survey:
Protecting children – Today’s young adults’ experiences of childhood sexual violence puts us on notice. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today released the third of six reports from its Sexual Violence Survey measuring the prevalence of sexual violence in Ireland. This latest report from the Sexual Violence Survey looks at child sexual violence experienced in the past by adults currently in Ireland. It […]
Central Statistics Office Data on Adults’ Experiences Reveal How Sexual Violence Sustains Systemic Inequality
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today released the second of six reports from its Sexual Violence Survey measuring the prevalence of sexual violence in Ireland. The report on ‘Adult Experiences’ provides further detail on adult sexual violence experiences including those experienced with a partner (current or ex) and non-partner. The report also includes additional […]
‘Comprehensive and Substantial’ Sexual Violence Survey Proves That Sexual Violence Remains Endemic in Irish Society
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today released the first of six reports from its Sexual Violence Survey measuring the prevalence of sexual violence in Ireland. This is the first sexual violence prevalence report from the CSO and provides a baseline for our work from here on. As a member of the CSO’s Sexual Violence […]
Statement on Cyber Attack Involving Sexual Violence Charities
Regarding the cyber attack that has impacted some sexual violence charities, Rape Crisis Network Ireland would like to assure survivors who have attended or are attending our member centres that our system has not been breached and our survivor data remains secure. RCNI members centres are: Carlow, Kildare and South Leinster Rape Crisis Centre Donegal […]
Rape Crisis Network Ireland calls for an independent authority on Domestic, Sexual and Gender based violence
On Monday January 30 2023 Rape Crisis Network Ireland contributed to a meeting with GREVIO to inform their examination of Ireland’s response to combatting Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV). RCNI highlighted in particular the concern that there are still no plans to put in place independent monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. GREVIO is the international […]
‘A Safer Space: Counselling Survivors of Sexual Violence Online’ Launched
Rape Crisis Network Ireland is pleased to launch the report ‘A Safer Space: Counselling Survivors of Sexual Violence Online’ to coincide with annual international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign. The report can be downloaded here. During the Covid-19 pandemic support services for survivors of sexual violence were forced to physically close and […]
Patterns of contact change but patterns of abuse stay the same
Rape Crisis Network Ireland Launches Rape Crisis Statistics 2021 Report Patterns of contact with rape crisis services are changing but patterns of abuse stay the same is the message of Rape Crisis Network Ireland’s Rape Crisis Statistics 2021 report. This year’s report examines data gleaned over three years – 2019, 2020 and 2021 – to […]
RCNI Statement on Council of Europe’s Dublin Declaration
Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) commends the leadership of the Irish Minister for Justice, Ms Helen McEntee, in setting before her colleagues in the Council of Europe the Dublin Declaration on Domestic Sexual and Gender-based violence. We believe the shared vision and commitment here will enhance our work across Europe in ending domestic and sexual […]
