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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
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