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'Rape myths' at forefront of jury decisions in Australia, experts say

Experts say survivors are undermined by 'many of the systems of trauma that come as a result of being sexually assaulted'.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2023

Change needed as sexual assault survivors pushed to 'utter distress'

Newcastle sexual assault support services have called a $14.7 million boost to help change the way the courts deal with sexual assault survivors a step in the right direction.

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2023

Hunter police and VOCAL join forces to support victim survivors

"Most people when they first come to the police station they're already in a heightened or nervous state."

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022