Clare Haven Calls For Stronger Penalties For Abusers In Wake Of Report

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Clare Haven is making a fresh call for stronger consequences for abusers.

It follows the publication of the CSO’s Sexual Violence Report, which found that 4 in 10 adults have experienced sexual violence over the course of their lives.

The report, which is the first of its kind, also highlighted that more than half of women between the ages of 18 and 24 have experienced sexual violence of some kind.

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Clare Haven Manager, Siobhan O’Connor says a culture of forgiveness towards sexual abusers prevents women and children from seeking help.

Listen to the full interview below