National Survey on Sexual Violence: Key Findings and Insights
The report presents key findings from the Sexual Violence Survey 2022 focusing on attitudes towards sexual violence in Ireland. It highlights the importance of comprehensive data collection to address under-reporting risks and societal awareness. The survey gathered responses from a national representative sample, shedding light on the prevalence and perceptions of sexual violence among individuals aged 18 and over. Insights reveal the sensitive nature of the topic and emphasize the need for careful questioning to capture accurate data.
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Sexual Violence Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Survey 2022 Attitudes to Sexual Attitudes to Sexual Violence Violence Key findings Key findings 5 October 2023 5 October 2023
Overview Overview Background Presentation of results Concluding remarks 2
Background Background Report of the Scoping Group on Sexual Violence Data 2018 A key recommendation and supported by Government decision: A comprehensive national survey on the prevalence of sexual violence, with a substantial number of participants should be undertaken 20 years since the last data for Ireland in this area; strong societal and policy interest in knowing more about the prevalence levels of sexual violence in Ireland Official statistics, embedded in workplan for repeat in 10 years time 3
Key observations Key observations Surveys on sexual violence only Clearly a sensitive topic only are few Under-reporting risk has to be managed throughout survey Must be careful in how you ask questions in this sensitive topic Research shows that societies awareness of violence can impact on the reported or disclosed levels of violence in society CSO appreciates that behind the data in today s publication are a range of individual stories, which speak to the lived experience of those who have, and those who have not, experienced sexual violence. 4
Data collection summary Data collection summary Prevalence not incidence National representative sample Individual based survey asked of those aged 18 and over Three modes online, self completion on a tablet facilitated by interviewer, paper survey Self completion common factor 4,500 responses 5
Attitudes to Sexual Violence Attitudes to Sexual Violence Those who have not experienced: Sexual violence in their lifetime Sexual harassment in the last 12 months Placement of module Level of agreement with certain statements on sexual violence Perception of how common sexual violence is in Ireland 6
Further information Further information Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Methodology seminar seminar https://www.cso.ie/en/methods/crime/sex ualviolencesurvey/sexualviolencesurveym ethodologywebinar/ Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Main Results https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/crimeandj ustice/sexualviolencesurvey/sexualviolenc esurvey2022mainresults/ Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Adult Experiences Experiences https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/crimeandj ustice/sexualviolencesurvey/sexualviolenc esurvey-adultexperiences/ Methodology Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Childhood Experiences Experiences https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/crimeandj ustice/sexualviolencesurvey/sexualviolenc esurvey2022childhoodexperiences/ Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Disclosure of Experiences Experiences https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/crimeandj ustice/sexualviolencesurvey/sexualviolenc esurvey2022disclosureofexperiences/ Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Sexual Violence Survey 2022 Sexual Harassment Harassment https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/crimeandj ustice/sexualviolencesurvey/sexualviolenc esurvey2022-sexualharassment/ Childhood Main Results Disclosure of Adult Sexual 7
Key themes from this publication Key themes from this publication Women were more likely to think sexual violence is common in Ireland than men More women (86%) than men (72%) thought that sexual violence against women was common. Women were also more likely (53%) than men (31%) to think sexual violence against men was common. Most disagreed with the statement "If a person who has been raped is not visibly upset by the experience, it probably was not rape". Overall, 87% of adults disagreed with that statement, compared with 2% of adults who agreed. There were greater levels of uncertainty with the statement "Women often make up or exaggerate reports of rape" Almost a third of men (31%) and a quarter of women (25%) were uncertain with that statement. Most agreed with the statement "Men may be too embarrassed to say they have been raped". The majority of men (80%) and women (82%) agreed with that statement
Main Results Main Results - - Experience of sexual violence, Experience of sexual violence, 2022 2022 45 40 40 35 29 30 26 % of persons aged 18 and over 25 20 15 10 5 0 As an adult As a child In their lifetime 9
Main Results Main Results - - Experience of sexual violence Experience of sexual violence by sex, 2022 by sex, 2022 60 52 50 39 36 40 % of persons aged 18 and over 28 30 22 20 12 10 0 As an adult As a child Female In their lifetime Male 10
Level of agreement with the statement If a person who has been Level of agreement with the statement If a person who has been raped is not visibly upset by the experience, it probably was not raped is not visibly upset by the experience, it probably was not rape , 2022 rape , 2022 100 87 90 80 Those aged 18 years and over who did not experience sexual violence or sexual harassment 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 10 2 1 0 Agree Uncertain Disagree Not stated 11
Level of agreement with the statement Women Level of agreement with the statement Women often make up or exaggerate reports of rape , 2022 often make up or exaggerate reports of rape , 2022 70 62 60 Those aged 18 years and over who did not experience sexual violence or sexual harassment 50 40 29 30 20 8 10 1 0 Agree Uncertain Disagree Not stated 12
Level of agreement with the statement Men may Level of agreement with the statement Men may be too embarrassed to say they have been raped , be too embarrassed to say they have been raped , 2022 2022 80 80 Those aged 18 years and over who did not experience sexual violence or sexual harassment 90 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 4 1 0 Agree Uncertain Disagree Not stated 13
In general, how common do you think sexual In general, how common do you think sexual violence is in Ireland?, 2022 violence is in Ireland?, 2022 - - Men Men 80 72 67 70 Those aged 18 years and over who did not experience sexual violence or sexual harassment 60 50 40 31 27 30 20 10 0 Common Not common Common Not common Against women Against men 14
In general, how common do you think sexual In general, how common do you think sexual violence is in Ireland?, 2022 violence is in Ireland?, 2022 - - Women Women 100 86 90 Those aged 18 years and over who did not experience sexual violence or sexual harassment 80 70 60 53 44 50 40 30 20 13 10 0 Common Not common Common Not common Against women Against men 15
Concluding remarks Concluding remarks Final publication in formal dissemination schedule Sincere thanks to the respondents really strong engagement on a very sensitive survey Real team effort within CSO and across the system, in particular from the Dept. Justice Strong support from the NGO support service community throughout 16
Questions? Questions? svs@cso.ie svs@cso.ie Helen.mcgrath@cso.ie Helen.mcgrath@cso.ie 021 453 5108 021 453 5108 If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre 24 Centre 24- -hour national helpline on 1800 77 88 88 or by visiting hour national helpline on 1800 77 88 88 or by visiting www.rapecrisishelp.ie you can contact the Rape Crisis www.rapecrisishelp.ie
