Survivors of sexual Violence
If you are a survivor of sexual violence, for instance, rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse we hope that the following information is useful and supportive to you.
If you have recently experienced a rape or assault please click here »
All Sligo Rape Crisis Center services are confidential and free
As a survivor of sexual violence you may be experiencing difficulties in your life resulting from the impact of the trauma you have experienced. For further information on trauma please go to what are the effects of sexual violence. Feelings of shame and self-blame, guilt, anger, fear or all the different symptoms of post-traumatic stress, like depression, experiencing suicidal tendencies, grief, anxieties, lack of trust, problems with eating, tendencies to self-harm and general low self-esteem can occur after experiences of sexual violence. We believe that an experience of sexual violence is not a life sentence that recovery is possible and that survivors should be able to access the support they deserve.
We believe no matter what the circumstances, sexual violence is never the survivor's fault the blame always lies with the perpetrator.
Since 1996 members of The Centre have been here to support survivors with counselling around the emotional impact of their experience providing a caring, safe, confidential space where people can express how they feel and be heard and supported. We support women and men over 18 and a limited number young people over the age of 14. For more information on how we work with young people please go to services provided. Our counsellors are specifically trained to deal with sexual violence issues.
For more information on counselling please click here »
Remember it is possible to heal from the effects of trauma
We will listen and believe you
We also provide advocacy and information in particular around reporting to the Gardai and the legal process. For more information on legal issues click on 'reporting to the Gardai'.
Since 2001 we have been supporting and advocating for asylum seekers and refugees who have fled from sexual violence in their home countries.
For full details of all our services please go to the homepage please click here »
Over the years we have heard about many different forms of sexual violence. We have supported people who have experienced sexual harassment and bullying, rape, gang rape, child sexual abuse and incest, abuse in prostitution and pornography, trafficking, ritual abuse, sexual violence as part of domestic violence and female genital mutilation.
For more information on particular forms of sexual violence please click here »
Call us on 1800 750 780 we are here to listen and support you.