Doctors express concern about student treatment in UCD

Two weeks ago on the Hard Shoulder, we spoke with Katelyn, a student at UCD, and she told us how images of her “nude, bruised and unconscious” after being sexually assaulted were shared and circulated to a significant number of UCD Staff and student body email addresses, and then some months later, to a student WhatsApp group…

Over the weekend, doctors working within the Irish healthcare system have written an open letter to UCD, expressing their concerns about these incidents that took place and the University’s reaction, but also to question the moral and ethics of the cohort of students who left vile comments about the image and of Katelyn that was circulated.

Dr. Emma Hughes and Dr Nicola Duffy are the two doctors who penned the open letter, and they join Ciara to discuss.

If you have been affected by this interview, help is available:

You can reach Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on their 24 hr national helpline on 1800 778 888.

Or contact Women’s aid on their 24 helpline 1800 341 900.