Mary Crilly has been awarded the March Cork Person of the Month award to acknowledge her work in helping victims of sexual violence. This month marks the 35th anniversary of her leadership and work at the Sexual Violence Centre Cork. Mary was the first in Cork to introduce counseling and support to women, men and teenagers who have experienced sexual violence or child sexual abuse. As Director of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork, Mary is calling for separate courts to fast track sexual assaults and rape cases as well as mandatory sentences. As the recipient of the March Cork Person of the Month award, Mary's name now goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year next January.

Source: Evening echo March 29, 2018 11:37 UTC