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A study found that mock jurors endorsing several rape myths rated the victim’s testimony more truthful if they reported the sexual assault immediately, compared to delayed reporting.
An essay by Alice Munro’s daughter about childhood sexual abuse has forced a reckoning with the legacy of the feminist icon and writer acclaimed for her ability to give voice to women’s lives.
The recent allegations of sexual assault against Frank Stronach once again draw attention to the pervasive harassment women face in the workplace.
Our research shows it is not unusual for young people to harass and abuse their peers.
‘Baby Reindeer’ raises questions about the effectiveness of content warnings. Viewers may still be vulnerable to secondary trauma, particularly those who have experienced similar violence.
As #Metoo continues to unfurl in France, men are now also speaking up against abuse they experienced. The Conversation sat down with the country’s first sociologist researching this phenomenon.
Lehrmann gave evidence in his case against Channel 10, but exercised his right to silence during the 2022 criminal trial. It shows the unfairness
The debut novels of two forceful, intelligent journalists are bold, brash stories of powerful women at the top of their game. One details a horrific sexual crime, the other ugliness in the art world.
In one of the biggest legal sagas of recent times, Justice Michael Lee has delivered his verdict. What did he say?
Survivors of gender-based abuse can often feel retraumatized by the justice system. But simple acts of validation and support can make a meaningful difference and restore a sense of agency.
Australian jurisdictions are making strides to ensure consent means an active ‘yes’ rather than the absence of a ‘no’. But without better knowledge of these laws, they risk being just words on paper.
Written medieval records clearly show that women publicly and successfully reported men to the local authorities for sexual assault.
Before Donald Trump delivers any amount of monetary damages to E. Jean Carroll, he could engage in a long appeals process.
Five world junior hockey players are facing sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident. Research has shown that rape myths and social status can affect jurors’ perceptions in high-profile cases.
The inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence is taking a holistic approach, which is a welcome step in the right direction. But there’s still elements missing from the terms of reference.
Sexual assault referral centres help thousands of survivors.
Racial threats and slights take a toll on health, but the continual invalidation and questioning of whether those so-called microaggressions exist has an even more insidious effect, research shows.
The complainants say CSIS’s internal complaint procedure is deficient, leaving people who complain open to reprisals without access to outside assistance.
Our new research shows the risks of reporting sexual harassment in the military.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Oregon
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Head of School and Dean, School of Law and Justice, University of Southern Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor & Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Social and Global Studies Centre, RMIT University
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Professor of Political Science and Chair of the South African Research Initiative in Gender Politics, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Psychology & Associate Dean, Georgia State University
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Chancellor's Professor, Psychology, Carleton University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Clemson University
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Program Director & Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational and Applied Health Psychology, Adler University
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Associate Professor in Criminal Law, Durham University
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Wollongong
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Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University
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Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Durham University
