Sexual Violence

112 is the “Single European Emergency Number". It works in all EU countries and can be used to call for help in an emergency. In Ireland, 112 and 999 exist equally and run in parallel. Regardless of which number you call in Ireland, there will be no difference and the call will be handled in the same manner.

112 or 999 should only be called when there is a risk to life or property, where there is a crime being committed or the prospect of a crime being committed or when a person feels their personal safety is being threatened.

If you are in any doubt however, call 112 or 999 and don’t presume someone else has.

The Emergency SMS/Text Service can be used to contact the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) for help by sending an SMS/Text message to 112

We-Speak is a secure, anonymous online platform that aims to empower survivors of sexual violence to safely tell their own stories, in their own time, in their own words.

We-Speak is a part of We-Consent which is a project of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

We-Consent is a long-term national programme to inform, educate and engage with all members of our society about consent. We-Consent provides toolkits on consent, a freephone national helpline, We-Speak and workshops on consent.

We-Speak is a secure, anonymous online platform that aims to empower survivors of sexual violence to safely tell their own stories, in their own time, in their own words.

We-Consent is a project of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

Bray Women’s Refuge supports and assists women and children to recover from domestic violence and abuse through accommodation, court accompaniment and advocacy.

Wexford Women’s Refuge is open 24/7, and operates a free 24-hour emergency helpline. They provide help to anyone experiencing Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence.

Esker House Women’s Refuge and Domestic Abuse Support Service provides temporary safe accommodation for women and their children and support and information for women subjected to domestic abuse.

Oasis House Women’s Refuge provides accommodation, support and 24/7 helpline to women and women with children who experience abuse and/or homelessness.

Cuan Saor provides refuge accommodation, a 24 hour helpline, support and information (drop-in or by appointment) and counselling to people experiencing domestic abuse.

Ascend Domestic Abuse Service provides a confidential, trauma informed service for all women and children who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.

Roscommon Safe Link offers information, support and counselling to women and men who experience domestic violence now or in the past as well as advocacy and accompaniment to court.

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services provide support and services for victims of domestic violence and their children at a local level through information, safety supports and court and accompaniment.