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# Rape stats

All time

'Disturbing' increase in calls to rape helpline in 2012

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre accompanied 260 victims to the sexual assault treatment unit in the Rotunda Hospital last year.

4.8k

Jul 24th 2013, 2:49 PM

40 girls under 18 became pregnant following a rape in 2011

A total of 17 Irish women who became pregnant due to a rape terminated the pregnancy in 2011. Nine were under the age of 18.

16.5k

Jul 12th 2013, 8:42 AM