# European studies on sexual violence attitudes and reporting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-studies-on-sexual-violence-attitudes-and-reporting
> Updated: 2026-10-22T12:13:18.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Recent research in Ireland and Spain has highlighted significant challenges regarding social attitudes and reporting behaviors related to sexual violence.

In Ireland, a Dublin Rape Crisis Centre survey identified widespread misconceptions concerning consent and victim responsibility. The study found that 37% of men under 25 believe victims bear partial responsibility if under the influence of substances, while 20% of all adults believe there are “a lot” of false allegations. Additionally, only 22% of respondents believe the Irish justice system treats victims fairly. In response, the center plans to launch a pilot programme focused on positive masculinity to address these narratives.

In Spain, research conducted by the University Observatory of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Violence revealed extremely low reporting rates among young victims in nightlife settings. The study found that 95.7% of victims do not report assaults to health services, psychologists, or authorities. While many victims share their experiences with social circles, only 4.3% communicate the aggression to medical, police, or judicial services. Reporting rates varied by the nature of the incident, with opportunistic chemical submission—where perpetrators exploit voluntary alcohol consumption—resulting in a reporting rate of only 1.4%.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Spain study reveals low reporting rates for drug-facilitated sexual violence

A Spanish study finds that 95.7% of young victims of drug-facilitated sexual violence do not report assaults to authorities, despite many sharing the experience with close social circles.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-study-reveals-low-reporting-rates-for-drug-facilitated-sexual-violence

### 2026-09-30: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre survey reveals concerning attitudes toward sexual violence

A Dublin Rape Crisis Centre survey shows 37% of Irish men under 25 blame victims for sexual violence if they were intoxicated, highlighting a need for improved consent education and online regulation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dublin-rape-crisis-centre-survey-reveals-concerning-attitudes-toward-sexual-violence

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