Preventing and responding to Sexual Violence
Please note that the content of these recordings may cause distress to some viewers. If you are affected, we encourage you to consider contacting one of the support organisations listed below:
- In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
- 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for family, domestic and sexual violence matters
- Lifeline 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 for support with anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
- MensLine 1300 78 99 78 for support for men with family and relationship concerns
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
This panel will explore key issues relating to sexual violence from a number of angles, including the drivers of sexual violence, prevention,
respectful relationships education, as well as response priorities in the justice system and how to best support victims and survivors of sexual violence.
Panel:
Hayley Foster, Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia
Angela Lynch AM, Women’s Legal Service Queensland
Dr Michael Salter, University of New South Wales
Thelma Schwartz, Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service
Grace Tame, Australian of the Year 2021