There was a 98% increase in the number of rape and sex abuse survivors contacting crisis centres for counselling during lockdown.
According to a new report from the Rape Crisis Network Ireland, the amount of time survivors spent on calls to helplines increased by 83 percent in the four-month period.
The report shows that between March and the end of June, the number of calls to helplines increased by 23 percent, compared to the same time last year.
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Verena Tarpey, Fundraising Manager of Rape Crisis MidWest, joined Gavin on Tuesday’s Morning Focus to discuss the report’s findings
Rape Crisis MidWest’s support line is available on 1800 311 511.
