Rape Crisis Midwest (RCM) works for the protection of all people from all forms of sexual violence and abuse.

It primarily supports survivors of sexual abuse and violence through free, confidential, and non-judgmental support and counselling, working from an intersectional feminist framework. RCM services are delivered utilising a survivor-centered and trauma-informed model. RCM operates from the knowledge that survivors have the capacity to grow and heal and that they are the experts in what they need. Survivor identified indicators of recovery and healing inform the way in which services are delivered and developed. A trauma-informed model means services are offered with the understanding that a survivor’s reactions are a normal response to trauma.

RCM believes that responding to sexual violence in our society and holding perpetrators to account starts with supporting survivors in ways that are respectful of their dignity, healing and choices. RCM works to hold perpetrators accountable for their behaviour and counteract victim-blaming. The headquarters for Rape Crisis Midwest services is in Limerick with outreach centers in both Ennis and Nenagh.

Our service delivery includes: counselling; Garda and court accompaniment; advice, to both survivors, and their supporters; and sexual violence training to individuals and organisations. We work nationally in partnership Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI).