Record 22,700 people contact National Rape Crisis helpline as demand surges by 20 percent
Calls to Ireland’s National Rape Crisis Helpline exceeded 20,000 for the first time in 2024, reaching a record high of 22,700 contacts as demand for support services continues to grow significantly. The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, which operates the 24-hour helpline supporting survivors of sexual violence across the country, reported a 20% increase in contacts … Read more