Sexual Violence Centre

Call for prostitution legislation to be updated

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:23 +0000

The Irish Times - Monday, January 23, 2012

LEGISLATION NEEDS to be introduced to deal with organised prostitution, much of which takes place in private settings where the purchase of sex is not an offence under existing Irish law, according to Ruhama, the organisation that offers support to those affected by prostitution. For full article please click here.

School Visits

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:08:13 +0000

Mary paid a visit to St. Mary’s High School in Midleton Christ the King in Turners Cross and St. Mary’s Secondary School New Ross Co. Wexford. If you are a student or teacher and would like Mary to visit your school please contact us at info@sexualviolence.ie

Loretto School Fermoy visit

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:54:25 +0000

Thanks to the 2nd years from Loretto School who visited the centre. It was great to talk to everyone.

If your school would like to visit the Centre for a chat and to hear about the work we do. Please email us at info@sexualviolence.ie

Most sex offenders ‘known to victims’

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:06:08 +0000

rishtimes.com Wednesday, November 23, 2011,

Only 6 per cent of sexual violence reported to rape crisis centres in 2010 was perpetrated by strangers, according to a report released today.

The Rape Crisis Network National Statistics and Annual Report 2010 found a third of perpetrators were family members, a third were friends, acquaintances or neighbours and almost 12 per cent were authority figures. Less than one in ten were strangers.

For full article please click here.

90% of survivors of rape know attacker

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:16:33 +0000

New data released by Rape Crisis Network Ireland indicates that the perpetrator is known to the survivor in nine out of 10 single incidents of rape or sexual violence. Sexual abuse of children by strangers is just 3 per cent. For full article please click here.

Whistleblower Special Screening

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:11:33 +0000

Mary met Kathryn Bolkovac at the book signing and special screening event of the film Whistleblower at the Cork Film Festival 2011.

Inspired by Kathryn Bolkovac story, Whitleblower is the story Kathy (Rachel Weisz) an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk.

Examiner November 2011

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:28:33 +0000

A WOMAN has been jailed for four years after she sold a teenage girl to a man who paid €50 for sex with her.The 64 year old took his life three days after gardaí began investigating the case.

Remilekun Thomas, aged 39, of Fortlawn Park, Blanchardstown, admitted two charges of using a child for sexual exploitation in Dublin in May 2008.
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit Visit

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:41:39 +0000

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit.
Harcourt Square Garda Station,
visit to the Sexual Violence Centre on 27/10/2011

Visitors from Afganistan

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:59:49 +0000

Today Mr.& Mrs. Alokozai from Impressive Consultancy toured the Centre with Mary and Pat Moriarty to see the work that is done here. It was a pleasure to show them around. Thanks for dropping by.

Christmas cards on sale in the Centre

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:14:57 +0000

The Sexual Violence Centre has a selection of Christmas cards available and these cards are unique as they capture Christmas in Cork. The cards are available from the centre and local shops in packs of 6 for €5.

Email us at info@sexualviolence.ie or drop into the Centre at 5 Camden Place, Cork,
if you are available to sell cards in your area or if you would like to buy them.