Clare Haven claims reports of abuse within the home have almost become commonplace within sexual, domestic and gender-based violence services.
A new Central Statistics Office report has found that the suspected attacker was known to the victim in 71% of sexual offences and in 67% of assault related offences.
The report has also found that of all reported sexual offences, 49% of the victims were under 18 at the time of the incident
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Manager of Services at Clare Haven Dr Siobhan O’Connor says too many women are suffering abuse from partners or family members.
