Breaking The Silence
Breaking The Silence
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast addresses the topic of sexual violence, encompassing personal survivor stories and expert discussions on systemic support in Ireland. Episode examples include conversations about long-term effects of abuse, community support roles, and explorations of preventative measures. The series aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of the complexities surrounding sexual violence.
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.
In this episode, we wanted to explore impact of sexual assault and to look at the way it can affect not only the victim but also ripple out into their family and the wider community.
Áine McHugh struggled to cope after she was sexually assaulted between the ages of 16 and 17 by a man she was working for as a babysitter. She missed out on key milestones in her life, and felt she had no future until she began to attend counselling and therapy. Áine is a real inspiration and is doing much better now, this is her first ever interview and she told her story with so much courage and grace.
To speak about the importance of getting help, and how therapy can give you the tools to cope, we also spoke to Yvonne Barnewell the Therapy Services Manager with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.
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.
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