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May 2024
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‘It brought me to a very dark place…’ Ir...

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Following the success of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, a spotlight has been put on stalking and how being a victim of it can affect you. Jarlath Rice is one of those victims, who was even physically assaulted by his stalker. He joins Andrea to share his story… 

If you find that you might be a victim of stalking, or want to learn more about the signs, visit https://www.stalkinginireland.ie

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