Summary: <p> <b>This podcast was funded by the <a href="http://maryrafteryfund.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Raftery Journalism Fund.</a></b></p> <p>We don’t remember 1980s fondly in Ireland. Emigration and recession were features of life. The political atmosphere was defined by divisive and bitter debates around abortion in 1983 and divorce in 1986.</p> <p>There was also a third deeply discomforting debate that rocked Irish society. Almost completely forgotten, this debate around child sexual abuse lifted the lid on a topic previously shrouded by shame, taboo and a code of silence. Contrary to what we might expect this did not involve priests, institutions or the Catholic Church. This debate has had an enduring legacy - shaping stereotypes and misinforming how we understand child sexual abuse in the 21 Century.</p> <p><b>This podcast deals with Child Sexual Abuse. It is not suitable children. If you find this is a topic distressing you may not want skip this show.</b></p> <p>If you are affected by issues in this podcast these organisations may be of help.</p> <p>Ireland www.oneinfour.ie</p> <p>Britain <a href="http://www.oneinfour.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.oneinfour.org.uk</a></p> <p>The podcast is part of a wider investigation funded by the <a href="http://maryrafteryfund.ie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Raftery Journalism Fund</a> where myself and Peter McGuire looked into child sexual abuse in the recent past and the present. You can find more material <a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/i-was-eight-when-my-brother-started-coming-into-my-room-1.2829863" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here.</a></p> <br><hr><p style="color: grey;">See <a style="color: grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
