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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lucy Bladen

ACT govt promises centre to house sexual violence responses and services

Minister for Women Yvette Berry has outlined the government's approach to sexual assault reforms. Picture: James Croucher

The ACT government has pledged $4.4 million for a new centre in the ACT to co-locate sexual violence responses and services, as part of its response to a damning report which found the territory's justice and support systems often failed to meet the needs of victim-survivors.

A 10-year strategy will be developed for the prevention of sexual violence that will be focused on changing attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate sexual violence.

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