Show Notes
Research published today by the ESRI, shows that more than a quarter of the population in Ireland has experienced sexual violence as an adult. Dr Clíona Saidléar, Executive Director of Rape Crisis Ireland joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss the findings of the research.
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