Survivor resources
On this page, you will find resources to help you understand some of the common reactions to sexual violence and develop skills to cope with them. We will add to these resources over time, so do check back.
DRCC Resource: Debunking Rape Myths
Sexual assault and rape are frightening and distressing issues. Societies develop beliefs, myths & attitudes about why rape and sexual …
DRCC resource: Grounding Techniques When Triggered
When we become anxious, we can become ‘ungrounded’, find our anxiety growing, and begin to lose contact with reality as …
DRCC resource: Harassment and Harmful Communications Act 2021
The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 was brought into force in Ireland on 9 …
DRCC resource: Impacts of Rape & Sexual Assault
In this document, you will learn about some of the ways that the trauma of sexual violence can affect victims and survivors. …
DRCC resource: Preventing Vicarious Trauma
If we encounter stories and descriptions of rape or child sexual abuse or other forms of traumatic incident in our work or volunteer …
DRCC resource: Vicarious Traumatisation
This resource is primarily aimed at people who work with the public & who may need to work with or assist those traumatised by rape …
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