Sexual violence and harassment going up, according to ABS survey
7 years, 4 months ago

Sexual violence and harassment going up, according to ABS survey

ABC  

Sexual violence against women is on the rise, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The latest Personal Safety Survey shows the proportion of women experiencing sexual violence in the past year increased from 1.2 per cent to 1.8 per cent since the last survey conducted in 2012. Sexual harassment of women and men up In 2016, 17 per cent of women said they had been sexually harassed in the past year. The incidence of sexual harassment was particularly high for young women aged 18 to 24, with 38 per cent saying they had been sexually harassed in the past year. In 2012, 1.5 per cent of women experienced partner violence in the previous year, and that proportion had risen slightly to 1.7 per cent in 2016.

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Reports of sexual crimes increased in late 2024, police say
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Reports of sexual crimes increased in late 2024, police say

NL Times  

The number of reported sexual offenses in the second half of 2024 was higher than in the same period in previous years, according to police annual figures. "It was even busier than in 2022, the peak year following revelations around shows like The Voice of Holland," said Caroline Monster, head of the National Expertise Team on Sexual Crimes. Police registered …

World-first study finds 77 per cent of young LGBTQ Australians have experienced sexual harassment at work
3 months, 4 weeks ago

World-first study finds 77 per cent of young LGBTQ Australians have experienced sexual harassment at work

ABC  

*Content warning: this story discusses experiences of LGBTQ sexual harassment and discrimination When *Chloe first moved to Australia six years ago, she was excited about starting a new life. The report also found that 30 per cent of young people who had experienced workplace sexual harassment reported comments about "correcting" LGBTQ identities through sexual assault. Young LGBTQ Australians unlikely to …

Women more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior
4 months ago

Women more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior

NL Times  

Women are more than twice as likely to experience sexually transgressive behavior than men. This is evident from new figures from the Prevalence Monitor for Domestic Violence and Sexually Transgressive Behavior, a study by Statistics Netherlands, and the Scientific Research and Data Center. Sixteen percent of the female respondents indicated that they had been a victim of sexually transgressive behavior, …

Over 400 Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Reported Annually Since 2018: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 400 Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Reported Annually Since 2018: Report

ABP News  

India has reported more than 400 cases of workplace sexual harassment annually since 2018, with an average of 445 cases each year, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau. In that year, Himachal Pradesh reported the highest number of workplace sexual harassment cases at 97, followed by Kerala with 83 cases, Maharashtra with 46, and Karnataka with 43. …

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic …

Police attend average of 19 domestic violence incidents a day in Western Australia's Kimberley
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Police attend average of 19 domestic violence incidents a day in Western Australia's Kimberley

ABC  

In short: Police statistics show 1,702 family and domestic violence offences in Western Australia's Kimberley region between January and March 2024. Police statistics show 1,702 family and domestic violence offences in Western Australia's Kimberley region between January and March 2024. Family and domestic violence has spiked to a five-year high in Western Australia's Kimberley, with offences jumping 50 per cent …

Scope of federal government inquiry into the judicial response to sexual violence revealed
1 year, 2 months ago

Scope of federal government inquiry into the judicial response to sexual violence revealed

ABC  

The government has announced the parameters for an inquiry that could potentially overhaul judicial responses to sexual violence, with the report set to be released in a year's time. Key points: An inquiry will examine how the justice system handles cases of sexual violence, a system victim-survivors say can be re-traumatising Two commissioners have been appointed who will hear "extensive" …

Experts call for a justice system overhaul to better support victim-survivors of sexual assault
1 year, 7 months ago

Experts call for a justice system overhaul to better support victim-survivors of sexual assault

ABC  

Karen Iles grew up watching the justice system unfold in front of her. 'Survivors do not tell police' Rachael Burgin, CEO of the Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy group, told ABC News the majority of victim-survivors do not report what happened to them. Dr Burgin said it was concerning that a large proportion women in the Personal Safety …

National survey on attitudes toward domestic violence shows widespread misunderstanding of issue
2 years ago

National survey on attitudes toward domestic violence shows widespread misunderstanding of issue

ABC  

Almost half of Australians incorrectly believe women and men equally commit domestic violence, according to a major survey which shows "extremely troubling" community attitudes towards violence against women. Key points: More than 30 per cent of respondents believed women in custody battles make up or exaggerate claims of violence Experts say misconceptions about where violence occurs were among the most …

NSW police say domestic violence makes up 40 per cent of calls, with scourge worse in regional areas
2 years, 3 months ago

NSW police say domestic violence makes up 40 per cent of calls, with scourge worse in regional areas

ABC  

People in regional New South Wales are more likely to be victims of domestic violence than those in greater Sydney, new crime data shows. Key points: Rates of domestic violence are increasing across NSW There are more instances of apprehended violence order breaches and domestic assaults in regional communities Services say the sector needs to be better funded to deal …

‘Women deserve better’ – Police-recorded crime hits high after sex offences rise
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Women deserve better’ – Police-recorded crime hits high after sex offences rise

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Victim support groups have said “women deserve better” after a …

Women experience sexual violence at greater rates than previously thought, new Australian report finds
2 years, 7 months ago

Women experience sexual violence at greater rates than previously thought, new Australian report finds

ABC  

New research has found more than half of Australian women in their 20s have experienced sexual violence, with fears the rates of abuse across the population are far higher than previously thought. Key points: New research shows more than half of women in their 20s have experienced sexual violence Women who experience childhood sexual violence are twice as likely to …

Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What's driving the increase?
2 years, 8 months ago

Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What's driving the increase?

ABC  

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week shows the number of sexual assaults reported around Australia has risen to an all-time high. Key points: There were a record 31,000 sexual assaults reported in Australia last year Experts say more women are reporting crimes, but opportunities to commit assaults are also increasing The majority of people reporting …

Number of sex offences recorded by police hits new high
2 years, 11 months ago

Number of sex offences recorded by police hits new high

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some 37 per cent of sexual offences recorded were …

Report shows scope of harassment at Australia’s Parliament
3 years, 4 months ago

Report shows scope of harassment at Australia’s Parliament

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian government-commissioned report released on Tuesday has revealed the alarming extent of sexual harassment among those working for some of its highest legislative and elected offices. One-third of people working in Australia’s Parliament and federal politicians’ offices have suffered sexual harassment but only 11% of them reported it, according to the workplace review that was cited …

Grace Tame says change is a marathon effort. But Australia Talks data shows our perception of sexual assault is changing
3 years, 9 months ago

Grace Tame says change is a marathon effort. But Australia Talks data shows our perception of sexual assault is changing

ABC  

Since Grace Tame was first allowed to speak out in 2019, there's been a major shift in Australians' attitudes towards sexual assault survivors. Key points: Australia Talks data shows 55 per cent of people now believe sexual assault allegations are almost always true, with women more likely to agree than men Australia Talks data shows 55 per cent of people …

More NSW Police officers charged with domestic violence as victims face ongoing problems getting help
3 years, 10 months ago

More NSW Police officers charged with domestic violence as victims face ongoing problems getting help

ABC  

NSW Police must urgently overhaul the way it deals with perpetrators of domestic violence in its ranks, experts say, with frontline workers claiming the standard practice of police investigating their close colleagues too often means alleged abusers are not being held accountable, putting victims' safety on the line. Key points: 16 NSW Police officers were charged with domestic violence last …

NSW: Huge increase in violent sexual assaults - with child abuse cases rocketing by 20 per cent
4 years ago

NSW: Huge increase in violent sexual assaults - with child abuse cases rocketing by 20 per cent

Daily Mail  

Crime across most of NSW has remained stable or fallen except for sexual assault, which has had a significant increase. The crime figures showing an increase in sexual assault in NSW comes just days after women's rights activists took to the streets across Australia The only major offence to rise significantly in the 24 months to last December was sexual …

Is this Australia’s turning point on sexual harassment, assault?
4 years ago

Is this Australia’s turning point on sexual harassment, assault?

Al Jazeera  

Multiple allegations of rape and sexual harassment against politicians and their staffers have sent shockwaves across the country. Canberra, Australia – Australian politics appears set to face a reckoning after a wave of allegations of sexual assault and harassment committed by multiple politicians and staff at Parliament House in the country’s capital. It is a toxic culture that excludes women, …

Most UK women have suffered sexual harassment and lost faith that abuse will be dealt with, claims new study
4 years ago

Most UK women have suffered sexual harassment and lost faith that abuse will be dealt with, claims new study

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The majority of young women in the UK have suffered sexual harassment …

WHO Says 1 in 3 Women Endure Physical or Sexual Abuse, Urges Nations to do More to Prevent Violence
4 years ago

WHO Says 1 in 3 Women Endure Physical or Sexual Abuse, Urges Nations to do More to Prevent Violence

News 18  

Nearly one in three women worldwide is subjected to physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, pervasive criminal behaviour that has increased during the pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. The UN agency urged governments to prevent violence, improve services for victims and tackle economic inequalities that often leave women and girls trapped in abusive relationships. “Violence against …

One in three women endure physical or sexual violence: WHO
4 years ago

One in three women endure physical or sexual violence: WHO

Live Mint  

Nearly one in three women worldwide is subjected to physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, pervasive criminal behaviour that has increased during the pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. The UN agency urged governments to prevent violence, improve services for victims and tackle economic inequalities that often leave women and girls trapped in abusive relationships. Some 31% …

One in three women endure violence worldwide: WHO
4 years ago

One in three women endure violence worldwide: WHO

Al Jazeera  

Report also shows 25 percent of women globally are subject to sexual or physical abuse by an intimate partner. One in three women worldwide have been subject to sexual or physical violence during their lifetime, according to a new report by the World Health Organization. “Violence against women is endemic in every country and culture, causing harm to millions of …

Sexual harassment affects workplaces across Australia. So what can we do better?
4 years, 1 month ago

Sexual harassment affects workplaces across Australia. So what can we do better?

ABC  

Amid growing debate over what many have described as a toxic culture for women working in Parliament House, questions are being raised about how other Australian workplaces are handling reports of sexual harassment and assault. In its report on the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces, Respect@Work, the Australian Human Rights Commission last year recommended a new regulatory …

Domestic violence reporting in Australia and the focus on the 'good guy'. How you, the audience, can change it
4 years, 4 months ago

Domestic violence reporting in Australia and the focus on the 'good guy'. How you, the audience, can change it

ABC  

Courtroom four is one of a handful of places where murders are tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Family violence support services: 1800 Respect national helpline 1800 737 732 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491 Lifeline 131 114 Understanding a domestic violence trial Every accused person requires a fair trial. "We don't report the relentlessness of domestic violence," she …

Young Australian women cop more online harassment than global average, report finds
4 years, 5 months ago

Young Australian women cop more online harassment than global average, report finds

ABC  

As a Masters student passionate about gender equality and diversity, Angelica Ojinnaka spends a lot of time on social media and she's come to anticipate the worst. Key points: Plan International surveyed 14,000 girls and young women, including 1,000 Australians In Australia, 65 per cent of girls and young women reported being harassed or abused online The global average for …

Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus — working from home may be a reason
4 years, 7 months ago

Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus — working from home may be a reason

ABC  

Coronavirus, working from home and recent high-profile cases are encouraging more women to come forward and revealing the true extent of Australia's sexual harassment problem, authorities have said. Key points: Victoria's equal opportunity commissioner says sexual harassment complaints are up about 8 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia Lawyers working in the area said many women felt more …

COVID-19 pandemic leads to rise in violence against women and girls in Asia Pacific, new report shows
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic leads to rise in violence against women and girls in Asia Pacific, new report shows

ABC  

Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a devastating rise in violence against women and children in Asia, according to a new report. Key points: Economic pressure can lead to a rise in child marriage The Philippines reported an increase in online child sex abuse Experts say violence against women can be hard to measure The 'Because We Matter' …

Workplace sexual harassment 'prevalent and pervasive' because laws have not kept up, report finds
5 years ago

Workplace sexual harassment 'prevalent and pervasive' because laws have not kept up, report finds

ABC  

Australian laws need to be improved to protect workers against "prevalent and pervasive" sexual harassment, the Australian Human Rights Commission has found. Key points: The report found Australian laws are complex and confusing for victims to navigate The Australian Human Rights Commission has made 55 recommendations to improve the system The 18-month long inquiry was set up in the midst …

Unpursued in the Top End
5 years, 1 month ago

Unpursued in the Top End

ABC  

Police in the Northern Territory are less likely to pursue a sexual assault report than police in any other state or territory, new data supplied exclusively to ABC News reveals. In 2018, 19 per cent of sexual assaults reported to Territory police — or one in five reports — had an investigation outcome of "not pursued". Researchers re-evaluating police files …

Six out of 10 European women suffer sexism at work, says survey
5 years, 5 months ago

Six out of 10 European women suffer sexism at work, says survey

Hindustan Times  

60% of women in Europe have suffered gender-based or sexual violence at work, according to a study across five countries published on Saturday. More than 10% of the 5,000 respondents - 9% in France, 15% in Spain - said they had “forced of unwanted” sex from someone in their workplace. The study authors said that figure “highlights the grey area …

'Concerning' attitudes towards violence against women remain, survey shows
6 years, 4 months ago

'Concerning' attitudes towards violence against women remain, survey shows

ABC  

A massive survey carried out every four years has found that many Australians continue to explain away women's experience of sexism, violence and abuse, deny there is a problem, and shift the blame away from men. The concerning results include: 1 in 7 Australians do not agree that women are as capable as men in politics and in the workplace …

Opinion | Crimes against women going unpunished
6 years, 5 months ago

Opinion | Crimes against women going unpunished

Live Mint  

A fusillade of #MeToo allegations of sexual harassment against senior figures in the media and entertainment industry in India over the past week highlights a largely unstated and important contributory factor—the complete absence of punishment. As many as 70% women said they did not report sexual harassment by superiors because they feared the repercussions, according to a survey of harassment …

Sexual assault victims more likely to have insomnia, anxiety and depression, new study finds
6 years, 5 months ago

Sexual assault victims more likely to have insomnia, anxiety and depression, new study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Women who experience sexual assault or harassment are more likely to suffer …

Sexual harassment at work is on the rise in Australia, the Human Rights Commission says
6 years, 6 months ago

Sexual harassment at work is on the rise in Australia, the Human Rights Commission says

ABC  

Seana Szetey had been in her IT job for more than a year and had settled into the role when the man who hired her sidled over one day to set her straight. Key points: Sexual harassment at work is on the rise Sexual harassment at work is on the rise Young Australians are far more like to be targeted …

Survey links young women’s sexual harassment to anxiety and depression
6 years, 10 months ago

Survey links young women’s sexual harassment to anxiety and depression

ABC  

It happens on the train, in ubers and taxis. The report's authors - the NGO Plan International - also conducted a second, less formal survey asking young women to show on a map where they were being sexually harassed in Sydney. Plan has had 2,500 of responses in four weeks, including reports of men sexually assaulting young women on crowded …

Australian women report 'shocking' levels of inequality, sexual harassment in new study
7 years ago

Australian women report 'shocking' levels of inequality, sexual harassment in new study

ABC  

Less than a third of Australian working women feel they are being treated equally, and one in 10 believe they have experienced sexual harassment, according to a landmark national survey. The study found just 31 per cent of women surveyed believed men and women were treated equally at work, while 50 per cent of men felt there was equality in …

Sexual harassment isn't a women's issue: it's a workplace health and safety problem
7 years, 3 months ago

Sexual harassment isn't a women's issue: it's a workplace health and safety problem

ABC  

The prevalence of sexual misconduct, assault and harassment in Australian workplaces warrants employers treating this as a serious health and safety hazard and responding accordingly. Australian women experience high levels of gendered violence, including sexist comments, belittling behaviour, intimation, stalking, sexual assault and rape at work. Recent research initiated by the Victorian Trades Hall Council on women's rights and safety …

Sexual harassment in the Australian workplace: How to spot it and what to do
7 years, 4 months ago

Sexual harassment in the Australian workplace: How to spot it and what to do

ABC  

Sexual harassment in the workplace is once again big news in Australia with the revelations and allegations about Don Burke. There has been less attention to the sheer persistence of workplace sexual harassment, reflected in the numerous complaints to human rights commissions across Australia from many ordinary women and some men who work out of the glare of the camera …

Sexual harassment: One fifth of Americans know someone who said #MeToo
7 years, 4 months ago

Sexual harassment: One fifth of Americans know someone who said #MeToo

CNN  

CNN’s town hall, “Tipping Point: Sexual Harassment in America,” airs on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 9 p.m. Story highlights 1 in 5 Americans said close friends or family members shared stories on social media 52% think recent news coverage will help reduce sexual harassment and assault CNN — In the month since news broke of allegations of sexual harassment and …

Sexual harassment at work data to be captured in national survey
7 years, 4 months ago

Sexual harassment at work data to be captured in national survey

ABC  

Nikki Keating never saw the face of the man who pinned her up against the bar and sexually assaulted her while she was trying to clear empty glasses. Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins said #metoo on its own would not "change the world", but it would help educate people about the extent of the problem. "It is helping us …

One in five women have been sexually harassed in the workplace amid 'woeful' lack of reporting, finds research
7 years, 5 months ago

One in five women have been sexually harassed in the workplace amid 'woeful' lack of reporting, finds research

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One in five women in the UK has been sexually harassed in …

University sexual assault report: Half of students harassed at least once in 2016
7 years, 8 months ago

University sexual assault report: Half of students harassed at least once in 2016

ABC  

A survey of university students by the Human Rights Commission has found more than half of respondents were sexually harassed on at least one occasion last year. Key points: The report found women experienced harassment and assaults at disproportionately higher rates than men Almost a third of harassment took place on university grounds or teaching spaces Residential colleges were also …

Australia has a sexual assault problem. We need to stop looking the other way
7 years, 8 months ago

Australia has a sexual assault problem. We need to stop looking the other way

ABC  

It has been a momentous week for sexual assault and abuse survivors in this country. Sexual assault support services: ANU Counselling Centre: 6125 2442 Canberra Rape Crisis Centre: 6247 2525 National university support line: 1800 572 224 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Lifeline: 131 114 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Again, this should not come as a surprise, since in …

University sexual assaults: 'Ugly truth', 'shocking' numbers to be exposed by national survey
7 years, 8 months ago

University sexual assaults: 'Ugly truth', 'shocking' numbers to be exposed by national survey

ABC  

More sexual assault victims are expected to come forward when the "shocking" and "ugly" picture of the problem at the Australian National University is revealed as part of a national survey. Sexual assault support services: ANU Counselling Centre: 6125 2442 Canberra Rape Crisis Centre: 6247 2525 National university support line: 1800 572 224 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Lifeline: 131 …

Sexual assault is a global problem. Universities can't solve it on their own
7 years, 8 months ago

Sexual assault is a global problem. Universities can't solve it on their own

ABC  

The findings of the world's largest survey on sexual harassment and sexual assault in student communities have been released. From past research, we know that one in five Australian women experience sexual violence during their lifetime and young women aged 18 and 24 are at particular risk of sexual violence. Sexual assault support services: ANU Counselling Centre: 6125 2442 Canberra …

Abusive relationships have long-term health impacts on women, study
7 years, 9 months ago

Abusive relationships have long-term health impacts on women, study

India TV News  

Abusive relationships are very common in these days. At the start of the study, 8% of women who were 1973-78 born, and 12% of women 1946-51 born, had experienced intimate partner violence. Sixteen years later, 26% of women born 1973-78 had experienced intimate partner violence compared with 16% of women born 1946-51. Of the 3,568 women born 1921-26, 184 reported …

University sexual assault policies are often 'inconsistent' and 'confusing'
8 years, 1 month ago

University sexual assault policies are often 'inconsistent' and 'confusing'

ABC  

A number of scathing reports have brought much needed attention to the issue of inappropriate policies and practices for responding to student reports of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault at Australian universities. Few students formally report sexual assaults In 2016, Sydney University found that only 1 per cent of their students who had experienced a sexual or indecent assault …

12 Confronting Child Sexual Abuse Statistics All Parents Need to Know
8 years, 2 months ago

12 Confronting Child Sexual Abuse Statistics All Parents Need to Know

Huff Post  

e2epublishing.info As a parent and an educator I find the statistics below both confronting and horrifying. As an advocate for Body Safety Education in both homes and schools, I have heard many sad and crippling stories from adult survivors; but it’s this one shared comment that stays with me, “If only I had known from the first inappropriate touch it …

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