“They have a right to know more.” Teenagers and young people are being left behind when it comes to consent and information about healthy sexual relationships. Third level students may be the most likely targets when it comes to education about consent, but what about those in second level – arguably, the groups who need […]
6 years ago
Some stunning pieces here. A selection of Irish artists have contributed their work to an auction for the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. Joe Caslin, Conor Merriman, Fatti Burke and Jacky Sheridan have provided a series of prints to the charity’s new exhibition, which was first displayed during their annual conference last week. All proceeds raised […]
6 years ago
“The 1960s were not a good time to be a young woman. Nor were the ’70s or ’80s.” The Rape Crisis Centre was set up in an Ireland where there was no abortion, no contraception, and no divorce. It was a time when the word ‘rape’ still elicited jokes, when sexual violence was not spoken […]
6 years ago
Something you might be interested in? The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) is looking for volunteers to train to be telephone counsellors. The group is seeking people to help staff the centre’s 24-hour national helpline, as well as provide accompaniment services to those attending Garda stations, court, or the Rotunda Hospital’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU). Staff […]
7 years ago
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s annual report was published this week.
8 years ago