The DRCC welcomes that the PFAI has taken down what we believe to be a seriously ill judged blog by their solicitor Stuart Gilhooly in relation to the Ched Evans’ situation. Alleged is a term preserved for the presumption of innocence before a trial which every accused...

Rape is an inherently violent act. There is no such thing as a ‘less violent rape’

There have been a number of calls to the National 24 hour Helpline for victims of sexual violence  1800 77 88 88, emails and social media responses, from victims and members of t...

A message to the Junior Cert Class of 2014 from the National 24 Hour Helpline for Sexual Violence

1 800 77 88 88

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) urges parents and...

Do you believe a drunk person is to blame if they are the victims of rape?

We may try and distance ourselves from the possibility we or someone we love could be a victim Rape and sexual assault are subjects surrou...

A message to the Class Of 2014 from the National 24 Hour Helpline for Sexual Violence 1 800 77 88 88

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) urges parents and the Class of 2014 to read the Staying Safe Tips...

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre broadly welcomes the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal in Anthony Lyons Case.

Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop, Chief Executive of the DRCC said: The DRCC’s thoughts are first and foremost with the victim in this case a...

The British Foreign Secretary, William Hague and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Angeline Jolie are co-chairing a Global Summit in London over these few days (June 10-13) to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. This afternoon the British Embassy in Dublin is h...

Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop, Chief Executive DRCC said: “The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has worked with Minister Frances Fitzgerald since her appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and has found her to be a dedicated, energetic and committed Minister, who...

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has teamed up with Women’s Aid to raise awareness of sexual violence in relationships. This is not Happily Ever After, a four week long national public awareness campaign funded by , The National Office for the Prevention of ...

Informings and Warnings from the DRCC for a Happy Christmas

There were 1,821 calls to 1 800 77 88 88, the National 24 hour Helpline for Rape and Sexual Abuse over the Christmas period last year Last year...