The study examines 583 young participants reporting drug-facilitated sexual assault in party settings.
Researchers from Complutense and Alcalá universities distinguished disclosure to friends or relatives from contact with services. Some 78.2% had told only their close social circle; 17.5% had told nobody.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid·Original date: 22 Oct 2026
The draft includes a toxicology pathway and a proposed maximum ten-year sentence. Mark Ward and Máire Devine introduced the Spiking Offences Bill 2026 in the Dáil. The proposal covers intentional administration of substances while knowing that the other person does not consent, or being reckless about whether they do.
Houses of the Oireachtas·Original date: 22 Oct 2026
VSAFE announces three student sessions linking public engagement with participation in research. The University of Valencia has opened registration for ninety-minute workshops across its campuses on 30 October and 6 and 13 November. Places are limited, and participants must register in advance.
Universitat de València·Original date: 15 Oct 2026
You do not have to face this in silence. You do not have to face it alone.
Find someone you trust and somewhere safe. Medical care and specialist support are available even if you are not yet sure how to explain what happened. You choose whom to talk to, at your own pace. You deserve to be heard without judgement.
Spain’s national health protocol addresses the physical, psychological and social consequences of sexual violence, including when an incident was not recent.
Ministerio de Sanidad · España·Reference document: 2023