A counselling service for victims of sexual violence locally has opened in county Leitrim.
The Sligo Rape Crisis Centre is operating a dedicated counselling room and outreach centre in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Specialist trauma therapists will support survivors who have experienced such violent incidents.
Support is also provided to parents, family members, friends and parents of survivors.
Local Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan says it’s a further step in the government’s approach to help those affected: