Steps to bridge gap in sexual violence knowledge

Community outrage has been growing after a series of high-profile cases of violence against women. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian attitudes to sexual violence could change as the government attempts to bridge a significant knowledge gap and end violence against women and children.

The Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence project delivered by La Trobe University will receive $8.3 million from the federal government to evaluate programs that drive and enforce factors of sexual violence.