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Survey wants to hear from sexual violence survivors in Laois
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Action sought over epidemic of violence against women
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The Citizens Assembly has heard a number of submissions to address what has been described as an epidemic of gender-based violence.
Among them were calls for a single authority to deal with gender-based violence, a victims commissioner and a government minister to oversee policy in this area.
The Head of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Noeline Blackwell, said that there is currently no body, no person or office dealing with what she described as the widespread prevalence of sexual violence in Ireland . Therefore, as a consequence, there are delays in bringing this epidemic under control, she said. There are delays in reducing the size of the problem. There are delays in increasing safety, in increasing equality and we re also likely to be wasting public resources.
Teachta Clarke said:
“The allegations of sexual violence connected to the Defence Forces are extremely concerning. I am calling on Minister Coveney to set up an inquiry into these accusations, to identify whether structural and institutional failures took place and to ensure they are never repeated.
“Survivors of abuse deserve our respect and admiration. When they come forward they deserve to be believed and supported. We must send the strong and clear message that sexual violence and abuse is never ok.
“Abuse can cause long lasting and serious consequences for survivors’ emotional and mental health. Survivors need sensitive, appropriate support for dealing with trauma and other effects of this horrendous crime.