Rape Crisis North East (RCNE)

Rape Crisis North East was established in 1996 and has evolved into a unique and specialist counselling and support service for women, men and young teenagers who have suffered as a result of rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse, any form of a sexual violence act.

Based in Dundalk with an outreach service in Drogheda, Rape Crisis North East provides a range of intervention supports to survivors of sexual violence within Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Cavan.  Supports available include a freephone confidential helpline counselling support; advocacy; information; accompaniment to the courts, medical services and gardaí; counselling and crisis intervention.  

Rape Crisis North East is the only dedicated and specialised service in the entire North East Region of Ireland available to survivors of rape & sexual violence.

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Our services include:

• North East free phone counselling helpline
• Crisis support and intervention
• Individual counselling & therapy for adults
• Individual counselling & therapy for teenagers 14+
• Help for families and friends of survivors
• Practical information and support
• Court attendance and accompaniment
• Medical accompaniment to SATU – (Sexual Assault Treatment Units)
• Garda accompaniment & Victim Impact Statement support service
• Community outreach
• Talks and information
• Advocacy – speaking up for the rights of survivors of sexual violence.
  
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