sexual violence

Uncertainty over role of independent legal adviser in sexual violence trials

The majority of recommendations to improve justice responses to sexual violence have been welcomed, but opinions are...

10 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

The ‘shocking and sobering’ rates of sexual offending in Australia

The inaugural Australian Sexual Offence Statistical collection report has been released, detailing the prevalence and...

15 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Queensland to invest more in combating sexual violence

In a concerted effort to combat sexual violence and provide robust support to victim-survivors, the Queensland state...

23 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

Reforms to protect sexual violence victims in court a ‘major step’ but may have ‘limited’ practical effect

Following the introduction of improved legislation around strengthening witness protections for victims of sexual...

12 February 2024

By Lauren Croft

​More reforms needed in sexual violence trials

Sexual violence trials need increased reform to improve the process for victims, a new study has...

10 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

The importance of ‘shame-free conversations’ in sex ed

After seeing numerous sexual violence cases within her work, this prosecutor emphasises the importance of sexual...

28 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

How sex ed can address limitations of the criminal justice system

Increased focus on relationships and sex education can mean less pressure on the criminal justice system moving...

16 November 2022

By Lauren Croft