Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had highest rate of contacts ever in 2024

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre releases new data from 2024

Their data revealed 22,700 people contacted their 24-hour helpline in 2024, a 22% increase from 2023 (18,600).

Therapy appointments increased by 57% from the previous year. 55% of these new therapy clients shared experiences of “additional violence”.

Jim O’Callaghan, the Minister for Justice, said:

“Many of the figures and statistics in this latest report from Dublin Rape Crisis Centre are hugely concerning but I am encouraged that a significant percentage of those who seek support from DRCC also report to An Garda Síochána.”

Rachel Morrogh, Chief Executive of DRCC, added:

“For the first time ever, contacts with the National Rape Crisis Helpline broke the 20,000 mark."

“There are likely a number of drivers behind the increased demand for our 24-hour listening service,"

"Including that survivors feel increasingly confident about where to find non-judgmental support,"

"But also the reality that sexual violence is still an insidious and common occurrence in modern Ireland.”

Anne Marie James, Chairperson of DRCC's Board of Directors, said:

“Yet again we saw an increase in victims contacting Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, but we know it is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the number of people who have been affected by sexual violence.”

“Our efforts to heal the harm and to reach more survivors will continue in 2025. We will also continue our advocacy work to ensure a more victim centred justice system."

"It is critical that from a funding and resourcing perspective that we are supported to expand to meet the need for our support.”

You can contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on their 24-hour National Helpline 1800 778888 provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental support after sexual violence at any time.