In partnership with the Government of Ireland’s
No Excuses campaign, before Christmas we talked about creating a society that no longer excuses sexual harassment and sexual violence.
The Zoo Crew spoke to Cliona Saidlear of the Rape Crisis Network Ireland. She explained exactly what sexual violence and sexual harassment is.
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They also then spoke to Vera O Leary of Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre about the impact the pandemic has had on sexual violence and domestic abuse.
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Digital violence on the rise, conference hears
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Detective Chief Superintendent Declan Daly said the affects of image based violence can be harmful, stressful and traumatic for victims
Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent
The Minister for Justice has said she is confident that legislation which will see sharing intimate images without consent become a crime will be enacted this year.
The Harassment, Harmful Communications, and Related Offences Bill is expected to pass through the Dáil and Seanad this week.
Minister Helen McEntee was speaking at the launch of the Rape Crisis Network s 2019 annual report.
The new law comes after intimate images of Irish women were leaked online without their consent.