Ms Kathrina Bentley:

It is important to recognise that a victim centred approach is becoming embedded across the NGO and statutory services, in particular An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service. We need to build on this by ensuring male victims of serious sexual crime are supported and not retraumatised. We also give training on the male perspective, what happens with men and how under-reporting is a significant problem for male victims. We know that only 5% of male victims of domestic violence report. It is even more traumatic for male victims who come forward to report sexual assault, so we need more training in that area and more judges.