Monitor this situation.
Unsubscribe anytime.
[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [CULTURE]
2 clusters · 3 sources · 29 days · First seen · Last updated
Sexual violence research in Ireland
Overview
Recent research in Ireland has highlighted both the prevalence of sexual violence and the social attitudes surrounding it. A study by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and Ipsos B&A found that 82% of adults cite the fear of not being believed as a primary barrier to seeking help. The data revealed significant skepticism regarding the validity of reports, with 19% of adults believing there are ‘a lot’ of false rape allegations, a sentiment that increases to 48% among men under 25.
Complementary research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Cuan, utilizing 2022 Central Statistics Office data, reported that 26% of adults in Ireland have experienced sexual violence since age 17. The study noted disparities in victimization, with 39% of women reporting experiences compared to 12% of men. It further identified that most perpetrators of non-intimate partner violence were known to the victims, such as friends, neighbors, or family members.
Entities
Ireland · Dublin Rape Crisis Centre · Ipsos B&A · Rachel Morrogh · Central Statistics Office
Timeline
-
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesIreland report finds 26% of adults have experienced sexual violence
An ESRI and Cuan study reports that 26% of Irish adults have experienced sexual violence, with women, bisexual individuals, and gay men facing significantly higher risks.
-
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesDublin Rape Crisis Centre study reveals attitudes toward sexual violence
A Dublin Rape Crisis Centre study finds 19% of Irish adults believe there are many false rape allegations, with nearly half of men under 25 holding this view.
Sources
gcn.ie · thejournal.ie · watchers.ie