CW: This video contains mentions of sexual violence and suicide
The powerful words of these 3 survivors remind us of the need for support for those affected by sexual violence.
Watch here:
We are humbled & encouraged by the outpouring of support for survivors of sexual violence and of the DRCC. Over 16,000 people have donated in excess of €30k to help us prevent the harm & heal the trauma of rape and sexual abuse. We are grateful for your support. (1 of 2)
Thank you Ciara for sharing your story & your words of encouragement to victims & survivors of sexual violence, just as you've gained courage & strength from others
As Ciara says: You are not alone, it's never too late, & you will be believed
☎️ 24hr National Helpline 1800778888
A woman who was raped by a colleague at a house party in Co Mayo ten years ago has said she was subjected to ‘vulgar rape comments’ for months afterwards.
Ciara Mangan was speaking after Shane Noonan was jailed for seven years | Read more:
Thanks to everyone for your messages of concern about our lovely Shirley - she is good hands being looked after now
Our sincere thanks to
@rtenews
cameraman Gordon who came to her immediate assistance💜
Thank you to every one of you who has contacted the DRCC to ask how they can help. Please continue to share the number for anyone who may need support:
National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 88 88
If you wish to make a donation, you can do so at
*TW Thank you
@SenLynnRuane
for sharing your story tonight. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888
#RayDarcyShow
.
@senlynnruane
bravely shares her experience of rape on the
#raydarcyshow
.
Warning: some viewers might find this upsetting, contains sexual assault trigger.
Noeline Blackwell will step down as our CEO in autumn 2023. DRCC Chair Ann Marie Gill hailed
@Noeline_B
's leadership, especially how she has highlighted issues facing survivors,contributed to law & policy reform & promoted public understanding of consent
We know that a lot of people are feeling upset by news headlines today. Our 24-Hour National Helpline is available to anyone who needs support. We are here to listen.
1800 77 88 88
Today marks Noeline Blackwell’s last day as CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. Since taking up her post in 2016, Noeline has given DRCC dynamic and steady leadership & her unwavering dedication. (1/3)
@MemesDev
Hello Niamh, thank you for reaching out. These donations have come into us in the last two days in an unprecedented demonstration of support.
We have a group of trained & committed volunteers who can accompany survivors of sexual violence to the Rotunda Hospital's Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU), to Garda Stations or to court.
If you need support, phone the National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888.
#AshlingMurphy
Our Ceo
@Noeline_B
speaking on the
@RTELateLateShow
now to talk about violence against women & the fear all women feel. At the vigil today there was a sense of quite determination- something has to change
#latelate
Thank you
@Mick_Finnegan
for sharing your story & speaking so openly with
@Tommedian
Please remember if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse support services are available. RCC - 1800 77 8888
#TommyTiernan
@RTEOne
Lovely news from
@PILnet
Global Awards tonight where our
@Noeline_B
has received the Pro Bono Publico award for her work in promoting law in the public interest - so well deserved for her tireless efforts across a range of issues 👏👏👏💜💜💜
Please remember that we provide accompaniment services for those attending court or Garda stations as well as the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU).
National 24-Hour Helpline is available to anyone who needs support. 1800 77 88 88
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DRCC chief executive
@Noeline_B
honoured with doctorate in laws from
@tcddublin
@LindaDoyle
- very well deserved & we are just delighted for her! Congrats also to Dorothy Cross, Alan Rusbridger & David Ford 🎓🎉
We believe you. Thank you
@roisiningle
it's so important that survivors know that they are not alone. Please remember our National 24-Helpline 1800 77 8888 is available for everyone affected by sexual violence.
Just recorded the audio version. Now having a little cry. It felt good to say the words out loud. I hope she gets to see & hear them. I hope people understand that praising abusers & casting doubt on victims is part of the culture that allows the abuse to happen. Join the dots.
There has been a lot of media coverage about clerical child abuse which can be very triggering for many survivors. If you or someone you know has been affected please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888.
Equip yourself with the tools to discuss consent, respect, power, communication, stereotypes & how we can all do consent better! 📣💬 For yourself and everyone in your life! 🙌
Join us for a mini consent workshop on December 10th - Book a 🆓 limited spot via the link in our bio!
“I call her by her full name because it was with those two words that she made Ireland listen and learn.”
Powerful salute by Justine McCarthy to a true Irish hero: ‘Because of Lavinia Kerwick, Ireland learned about the trauma of sexual crime’
Charlene wants an end to stigma around sexual abuse, better support for survivors & for survivors to know it is possible to recover after sexual violence - report by
@Orlaodo
below - TW*. Remember the National 24 Hour Helpline 1800 778888
via
@rte
First rape crisis centre set up in 1979 in Dublin. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888
#nocountryforwomen
“When he mentioned my daughter, I was in a state of panic” - Una Ring
Claire Byrne Live hears from Cork woman Una Ring who describes her horrifying ordeal with a stalker.
#CBLive
Today marks the start of
#16DaysofActivism
. Our
#16Stats
Campaign will highlight the reality of sexual violence in Ireland & show what the DRCC is doing about it. Help us by sharing posts &
#supportsurvivors
by giving what you can at . Day 1 Stat is
“Rape culture needs to be seriously looked at in this country.I think people take it too lightly & don’t appreciate the seriousness & devastation it causes. Not just to victims & survivors but to their families as well, their friends.”
Well said Ciara!⬇️
*TW Thank you Sarah Grace for courageously sharing your story which also highlights the court process. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888. (via
@IrishTimes
)
The Chair and Board of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre are pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Morrogh
@RachelMorrogh
as its new CEO from November 2023
Sex without consent is rape. A child or young person as in this case (15 year old girl) can not consent to sex. The language used is so important - This was clearly the sexual abuse & exploitation of a child. RCC 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888.
Superb letter taking
@IrishTimes
to task over report they carried yesterday on the abuse of a 15 year old. The report described everything about the unfortunate girl but never once referred to the abuse of the underage girl as rape which it obviously was.
CW: coercive control
“I wanted to do it, not for myself, but to help other girls my own age and other women…you’re not alone” says Jody Duggan. Well done and thank you for sharing your message of resilience and hope.
☎️ National Helpline 1800778888
#AskConsent
What causes rape = Rapists. There are no grey areas. Sex without consent is rape. It's time to stop the
#VictimBlaming
& put the focus back where it belongs on the perpetrators. DRCC - 1800 77 8888.
Our sincere sympathy to
#marianfinucane
's family, friends & colleagues. Shocked to hear of her death.She was seminal in highlighting issues affecting women including
#sexualviolence
in Irish society. We too tweeted this clip out earlier this year marking our40th anniversary
Rape Crisis Centre - one of the many groundbreaking programmes that Marian Finucane and the Women Today team broadcast - this in 1979 from the
@DublinRCC
centre which had opened in that 1979 to significant opposition.
#marian
We are deeply saddened at the passing of Sinéad O'Connor. A trailblazer & fearless challenger, she used her voice to speak for all those who were silenced. She shone with integrity and fought for equality & justice through all of her work. Our condolences to her family & friends
#RIPAshlingMurphy
Thinking of Ashling Murphy's family, partner, friends & colleagues as she is laid to rest this morning. We know today will be upsetting for everyone & triggering for many survivors. Please remember support services are available - RCC - 1800 77 8888.
We are calling on all to raise our voices from everywhere with the hashtag
#AllWomenProtestViolence
in support of an international online campaign to protest Violence Against Women (VAW) during
#COVID19
- tomorrow at 1pm!
#IWD2019
Lavinia Kerwick
@kerwick_lavinia
sharing her story now
@RTELateLateShow
on being the first woman in Irish history to waive her right to anonymity which paved the way for other survivors to speak out. DRCC - 1800 77 8888
#LateLate
We are delighted to have launched
@WeConsentIRL
today! 👏 A new long-term national programme to inform, educate and engage with all members of our society about consent. Consent is for all people, all situations, all relationships. 💬
#WeConsent
"Be 100 percent or it's not consent." Ireland's leading TikTokers are helping the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre raise awareness around sexual consent.
#100Consent
(Tap for best view on mobile)
Check out our lovely new
#AskConsent
badges. We'll be bringing these to a college near you soon as part of our ongoing consent outreach. If you'd like one in the meantime drop us an email at socialmedia
@rcc
.ie
With a lot of upsetting and triggering issues in the news, remember:
Support is there, 24/7.
We will listen to you
We will support you
We will believe you
☎️National Helpline 1800778888
Free, confidential & non-judgmental support for anyone affected by sexual violence
#AskConsent
What Causes Rape = Rapists. There are no grey areas. Sex without consent is rape. It's time to stop the
#VictimBlaming
& put the focus back where it belongs on the perpetrators. RCC - 1800 77 8888.
Letter from our CEO
@RachelMorrogh
on the forthcoming referendum in today’s
@Independent_ie
- for women for whom home is not a safe place, removing the constitutional link acknowledges the harm & sends an empowering message
Teacher: 'We've handed over the sexual education of a generation to the porn industry'
A must-read, from-the-hip piece by Eoghan Cleary on why we must give children & young people the tools to process the violent, misogynistic porn they are seeing online👇
Thank you
@Niamh_Ni_D
for courageously speaking out & sharing your story which we know has helped other survivors. This case highlights just how sexual violence can & does have long-term psychological impacts. RCC 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888.
Survivor hopes for better days after 'hell on earth', reports
@Orlaodo
on statement by Ciara Mangan earlier.
We've had a rise in callers today, likely empowered to seek support by Ciara's encouraging words💜
☎️ 24hr freephone National Helpline 1800778888
Funding struggle 'frustrating' says
@Noeline_B
as she steps down as CEO, citing need to constantly fundraise plus challenge of paying staff adequately
She says it has been a privilege to work with survivors of sexual violence in her role
✍️
@AlisonMaryORE
The sharing of intimate images without consent is a form of sexual violence & should never be referred to as 'revenge porn'. If you’ve been affected by image based sexual abuse please remember that support services are available. RCC 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888.
#VigilforAshling
Sharing from our partners in
@NWCI
- We know this news is shocking & upsetting for the whole country but also can be triggering for many survivors please remember support services are available. RCC - 1800 77 8888.
DRCC is delighted to take delivery of a donation of clothing from
@TescoIrl
today. Over the next year, we will give new clothes to patients who may need replacement clothing at the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU), located at the Rotunda Hospital, after a sexual assault.
At
@NWCI
Women’s Rally
@Noeline_B
calls for urgent action “for all the survivors of sexual violence, for their loved ones who support them & to prevent countless more being harmed” - to build a safer, healthier Ireland
#nowomanleftbehind
Thank you Sarah Grace for sharing your story and speaking on such an important topic 💜
If you have been affected by tonight’s show, you can call the National 24 hour helpline at 1800 77 8888 for confidential, free, non-judgemental support
“My message is one of hope.”
Sexual assault survivor Sarah Grace talks about the tools available for survivors to help them heal
#TommyTiernanShow
@tommedian
This is already a very difficult time for many survivors of sexual violence; the
#MotherandBabyHomes
Report publication may impact some even further.Please remember RCC National Helpline 1800 778888 is open 24/7 to support survivors &
@HSElive
supports at
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded €40,000 over 2 years in support of our Policy work here
@DublinRCC
. Our heartfelt thanks to
@CommunityFound
, who facilitated this grant through one of their Donor Advised Funds. Thank you for investing in this important work!
Lavinia Kerwick: Freeing Cathal Crotty is like history repeating itself
Thank you
@kerwick_lavinia
for your compassion & courage, always 💜
☎️Support after sexual violence on 24hr National Helpline 180077888
Thank you
@aoibhinn_ni_s
for sharing your experience of sexual harassment in the workplace & the impact this can & does have. If anyone has been affected please emember our Helpline 1800 77 8888.
"I love my work and I don't want to leave but it did feel like I was going to have to."
@aoibhinn_ni_s
discusses the immense impact harassment had on her life.
@TodaywithClaire
#TodayCB
Saddened to learn of the death of one of Ireland's strongest champions of victims of sexual violence when it was largely still hidden & untreated here. We stand on the shoulders of Moira & those who worked with her; our society owes her a debt of gratitude
Sex without consent is rape. The causes of rape = Rapists. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888.
In the news, particularly from the USA, we've been hearing many rape myths, particularly around alcohol and delays in reporting. Reponsible media counteract this with factual information from support agencies. The only person responsible for rape is the rapist
#NoMoreRapeMyths
#unbreakable
Sex without consent is rape - There are no grey areas. If you have been affected please remember our National 24-Hr Helpline 1800 77 8888.
#AskConsent
What Causes Rape = Rapists. Sex without consent is rape. It's time to stop the
#VictimBlaming
& put the focus back where it belongs on the perpetrators. RCC - 1800 77 8888.
For information: Women do become pregnant after rape. Women’s responses vary. Please read DRCC’s summary of best evidence before using victims of sexual violence in
#Repeal
debate Helpline for all victims of sexual violence: 1800 77 88 88
*TW Victims clothes must not be an issue in trials. Our CEO
@Noeline_B
talks about how training is needed. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888.
Many people we support are upset & angry about
#violenceagainstwomen
. DRCC has long raised concerns about the societal epidemic of
#sexualviolence
& most victims are women & girls. We will join
@NWCI
to Call For Change on Saturday 5/3. Learn more 👇
The media coverage of this case has been very upsetting for many survivors please remember our National 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 8888 if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence.
8 days: a working week& a half. I can only imagine how taxing it was
I am grateful to her for very clearly demonstrating that being a victim of sexual violence does not mean that you are weak&cannot hold your own on the stand. I hope the coming weeks and months are okay for her.
"Language choices matter. To say that a child 'became a prostitute at age 14' implies a sense of choice. A better alternative would be to say that a child 'was groomed into child sexual exploitation at the age of 14'."
#media
#nomorerapemyths
#rapemyths
#bestpractice
#cse
"respect inclusivity integrity". In-depth review of existing structures and Ed programs promised to ensure core values understood supported and practised
CEO of
@SVCCork
Mary Crilly has said she is “sick of people not being believed” after raising concerns that they have been spiked, and she has called for greater participation from venues in tackling the issue.
via
@irishexaminer
‘Stuff of nightmares’: Rape trial shows change for victims happening ‘far too slowly’ says
@Noeline_B
& such cases "all too common"
Victims must hold on to traumatic detail while awaiting long, distressing trials
☎️National Rape Crisis Helpline 1800778888