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A review of some cases offers a window into why very few civil sexual harassment claims make it to trial.
Discussions have rightly focused on the failings of authorities and clubs. But the role of the law should also be examined.
It's important for those who engage in BDSM to be aware of the distinction between harmless kink and violence. But it's also important for BDSM not to be considered a de facto abusive practice.
Women who experience mental anguish after violence are not 'irrational'.
When rape allegations are in the news, it can be a traumatic experience for survivors of past sexual violence. But there are ways to shield yourself from further trauma.
A study of child sexual abuse material survivors found 42% were abused by their father or stepfather, meaning abuse prevention and education services can't assume all parents protect children in their care.
Previous enquiries into inappropriate behaviour have painted a concerning picture.
Criminal trials may hold offenders to account but they are far from perfect. The Victorian Law Reform Commission is looking at how restorative justice could be used for sexual offences.
Why are teenagers still being let down?
Australia lacks standalone hazing legislation that clearly makes it the responsibility of universities, but courts here and overseas are increasingly likely to find them liable for the harm done.
A cultural change is needed in the defence force to break the "code of silence" that still exists about sexual abuse and harassment in the ranks.
The federal government should create a federal child and youth advocate — a children's commissioner — in order to help Canada's crossover youth.
Jean Vanier, Catholic founder of L'Arche International, allegedly had abusive sexual relationships. Religious tolerance for the veneration of male leaders may be partly to blame.
Language analysis may help police catch offenders.
This reorganization may provide roadmaps for other nonprofits to follow if they face abuse allegations in the #MeToo era.
The voices of young victims in Haiti can now be heard for the first time thanks to a groundbreaking new research project.
Menopausal women who were abused as children experience more hot flushes while sleeping than those who were not abused, according to recent research.
The terms 'freedom' and 'choice' – on which the legal definition of consent depends – mean very different things to different people.
Many Aboriginal survivors of sexual abuse find mainstream counselling inappropriate. But there is a way to help them heal that respects a collective culture, with strong community ties.
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