The Rape Crisis Network believes it’s a significant issue.
There are calls for a national policy on sexual harassment in secondary schools.
Sexual violence remains prevalent in schools with teenage girls & gender non-conforming children particularly vulnerable.
— Rape Crisis Ireland (@RapeCrisisIre) May 4, 2021
Doing nothing is no longer an option.
RCNI is calling for a national policy to prevent sexual harassment in secondary schools.https://t.co/qU3urELhmH pic.twitter.com/TM3daA3GIl
The Rape Crisis Network believes it’s a significant issue but isn’t sure of its scale, as there’s no data available.
Executive Director Dr Cliona Saidlear says they need more information and policy on it.

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