Podcasts

Breaking The Silence

Breaking the Silence is a Newstalk original podcast in association with Dublin Rape Crisis Centre exploring an issue that affects 4 in 10 people in Ireland – sexual violence. The series gives a voice to survivors and allows them to tell their own story and speak out about the issues they faced, not only during the assault, but also in the days, weeks and years that followed. Hosted by Clare McKenna, each episode will also be a chance for the experts to explain how the current system in Ireland is set up to help and support victims.  All to help us better understand what sexual violence is and the wide-ranging impacts of an attack.  If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast help is available. Contact Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888.  This podcast was supported by Avolon.

Latest episodes

Prevention – Episode Six

4 days ago - 73 mins

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The Impact - Episode Five

10 days ago - 56 mins

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The Trial – Episode Four

18 days ago - 82 mins

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Naming and Shaming – Episode Three

25 days ago - 73 mins

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Speaking Out and Reporting – Episode Two

a month ago - 42 mins

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Surviving an Assault - Episode One

a month ago - 77 mins

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Speaking Out and Reporting – Episode Two

Each episode in this series focuses on a different aspect of a sexual assault and the aftermath. This week we look at reporting it as a crime. Kathleen Correia had never been in a Garda station before she went in to report her husband for rape and coercive control. She tells us about her experience with the Gardaí and how important it was to be believed.  71% of sexual assault victims in Ireland don’t go to the Gardaí and we wanted to get a better understanding of the hesitations as well as what happens if you do decide to report an incident. Detective Sergeant Dave Connolly from the Divisional Protective Services Unit, (DPSU) explains what they do and what the process is once a report is made.   If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast help is available. Contact Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s National 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888.   This podcast was supported by Avolon.