Sexual Violence centre say only one in four men report rape
10% of the people who presented at the sexual assault treatment unit in Cork last year were men.
Sexual Violence Centre Cork says cases of male rape and sexual abuse Leeside could be higher as only one in four report the crime.
The organisation says in total 120 people were seen in the unit in 2016.
Speaking to RedFM News Mary Crilly of Sexual Violence Centre Cork says they're noticing an increase in the number of teenagers who are coming forward to report abuse:
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story contact Sexual Violence Centre Cork on 1800 496 496.
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