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25.01.2022 So heartening to see young people stand up and call out inappropriate messaging about sexual assault.

25.01.2022 "As Miller, Mullins and Funnell so powerfully demonstrate, victims who speak out can fundamentally change how we understand sexual assault, the culture that enables it and, most importantly, who should be held accountable. Hint: never the victim." https://www.theguardian.com//when-sexual-assault-survivors

24.01.2022 "Whether youve recently been assaulted or have decided to report a crime from the past, the decision to approach police, doctors and the justice system can be both frightening and empowering."

23.01.2022 This round up of reports in a helpful timeline comes courtesy of Australian Women Against Violence Alliance, thanks for the recognition of the work happening collaboratively across sectors! EROC Australia, NUS National Union of Students, Fair Agenda

23.01.2022 Jane Gilmore Ultimately, any arguments about what victims can do to prevent rape are specious. The victims cannot prevent rape because no person has ever chosen to be raped. By definition, rape victims are the ones who had no choices. The only person who has choices in a rape is the rapist and until we make real progress in changing those choices, rape will continue to happen no matter what women do. https://www.smh.com.au//the-self-defence-argument-against-

21.01.2022 The Australian Human Rights Commission has made 25 recommendations to the University of New England in its report (see EROC Australia link below). Thank you to those students who spoke to the commission about their experiences on campus.

21.01.2022 Today, November 25, is the International Day to End Violence Against Women, which is also the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Th...is annual United Nations campaign calls for global action to increase awareness and share advocacy efforts to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls worldwide. #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #GenerationEquality UN Women UN Women Australia

20.01.2022 CW - rape. In Australia Jennifer Kents film has raised conversations in film media about depictions of violence - in this San Francisco based cinema column, she calls out the double standards for violence. Her approach to depicting rape onscreen involves a deliberate lack of skin, or anything other than extended close-up shots of Franciosi. Nothing more than a womans face in pain, Kent said. When we talk about the real damage violence does to people, I wanted to be very respectful and put the audience into the shoes of the person experiencing it. Isnt it interesting that seeing a woman in that kind of emotional pain makes people more uncomfortable than senseless, graphic violence? https://datebook.sfchronicle.com//watching-violence-of-the

20.01.2022 Language is important and can shape our understanding and acceptance of what is actually criminal behavior.

20.01.2022 CW - This film contains sexual violence themes and testimony of sexual assault. From the makers of The Hunting Ground.

19.01.2022 "We dont talk enough about child sexual abuse, we dont talk enough about rape on college campuses, were not talking about spousal sexual assault ... LGBTQ folks, Aboriginal folks, were not talking enough about the people pushed to the margins."

17.01.2022 "A group of volunteer women will be formed to help protect vulnerable people from unwanted sexual advances, intimidation, violence and sexual assault at gigs and festivals in Northern Tasmania. The program, known as Valkyrie, is one of the first of its type in Australia..." https://www.examiner.com.au//volunteer-group-to-make-gigs/

16.01.2022 Please read and support this campaign - it’s vital our voices are raised and heard!

16.01.2022 "To me, Be careful of the photos you take of yourself sounds eerily similar to Dont wear suggestive clothing. Sexual violence happens because of sexual perpetrators. It has nothing to do with the clothing people wear or the photos they take of themselves. Make no mistake: Revenge porn is a form of sexual violence, with the same motivations, power dynamics and potential for psychological harm at play." https://theconversation.com/revenge-porn-is-sexual-violence

16.01.2022 A team from The University of Queensland, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and University College London is examining how domestic and sexual violence survivors are being impacted by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which enables everyday devices to collect, send and receive data. Lawyers, health and social workers and counsellors are being urged to share their insights via a survey, closing October 16th. https://www.uq.edu.au//survey-explores-impact-of-technolog

15.01.2022 "Have a terrific time, find out all about your new university, meet new people, but when you meet new people, if youre considering having any form of intimate relationships, you need to get consent first and get it clearly."

15.01.2022 It is so, so hard to keep an olive branch in the palm of your hand when you need your keys between your fingers Bri Lee, at the Womens march yesterday in Sydney. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Aiia Maasarwe.

15.01.2022 Our partners at EROC Australia have this helpful reference for you, for a week that will be full of media coverage about assault.

14.01.2022 "The ANUs plan to combat sexual assaults and harassment which took two years to put together was released today, as the university aims to rebuild trust with its students." writes Tahlia Roy. Students at ANU have been working hard with the University to get to this point, and were looking forward to seeing the details in implementing this framework.

13.01.2022 This task force is the next logical step to safer campuses and colleges.

13.01.2022 Explicit consent can be simple and fun - and lead to more enjoyable sex. Consent is essential for stopping sexual assault, and its also an incredible tool for having better sex. writes Georgie Wolf.

13.01.2022 "contract law as foreplay, where its safer to whip out the pen than the penis." Jenna price reflects on the victim blaming nature of the Weinstein trial.

13.01.2022 ABC News Digital Story team have this impressive report into the experiences of the Police responses to reports of sexual assault. Thank you to those survivors who have shared their experiences, and thank you to those experts sharing their insights and knowledge - we need better responses from police, especially in NSW. https://www.abc.net.au//how-police-are-failing-su/11871364

11.01.2022 It (DPP) said education about consent "in schools, universities, sporting clubs, and within the wider community" would help "reduce sexual violence generally" and "would have a greater impact than any change to the law. Expert lead consent training so important, and we have to continue advocating for that change. Its why the survey of colleges and residences with partners Fair Agenda and EROC Australia continues each year, building stronger communities and stronger supports for students.

11.01.2022 If the news of Cardinal Pells sentencing today has been difficult for you, please reach out for help. Our counsellors are here for you: Sexual Assault Counselling Australia - 1800 211 028 Please share this post to help us support people impacted by todays news.

11.01.2022 "Shame on Tasmania and the Northern Territory for every extra day they force survivors gladiators of the modern day to remain silent. How many of them could ...or should have been up at the podium at that ABIA awards ceremony, if only they were allowed to write? How dare we not let them speak." Huge congratulations to Bri Lee whose book, Eggshell Skull was awarded the 2019 Biography Book of the Year Award at the Australian Book Industry Awards, and thank you for using your well-deserved win to support the #LetHerSpeak campaign. Were so grateful to you!

10.01.2022 Looking for information on where parties stand on issues important to you around gendered violence and womens rights? Check out the scorecard from taskforce partner Fair Agenda, working with the experts listed below! Shout out to the young people voting this weekend!

08.01.2022 Having a unified approach to teaching about consent across all states could see a decrease in sexual violence. This article shares the education curriculum across all states and territories.

07.01.2022 The legal system is fraught for survivors of assault. The more visible the recognition of that by everyone working in that system the better. Let this not be a flash in the pan but lead to real change. https://www.smh.com.au//it-s-2020-not-1970-men-in-law-call

07.01.2022 We are extremely disappointed at the Education Ministers response to the newly released report on higher education responses to sexual violence. And that a report on the most significant safety issue facing university students right now was released the Friday before a long weekend, when its unlikely to get the attention or analysis it deserves. In his response to yesterdays report Minister Tehan has said: TEQSA will now look for evidence that higher education providers ...are doing what they say they are doing to prevent and reduce the incidence of sexual assault and sexual harassment. We know that Universities claim that theyre doing enough to address this problem. We also know that each week we have students reaching out to EROC Australia because theyve been assaulted and their university isnt actually providing the support or assistance they say they do. Too many institutions are still failing students on this issue. And these problems keep repeating, because nobody is resourced to do the scale of work required to ensure accountability. Thats why, together with NUS Womens Department, Fair Agenda & @EROC Australia, we have been calling for a Taskforce into sexual violence at universities. We need a well-resourced, independent and expert-led Taskforce with the capacity to actually ensure transparency and accountability for universities and residences failing to do the right thing. Sign the petition at www.fairagenda.org/taskforce If current rates continue, hundreds of students will be sexually assaulted in their first week of the university this year. It should be a national priority to improve student safety and wellbeing and universities and residences should be held to account if they fail to address this issue. Universities benefit from billions in government funding every year. The Federal government can and should be acting to ensure these institutions are being held accountable if they jeopardise student safety and wellbeing. Thats why were calling on Minister Tehan to urgently establish an independent and expert-led Taskforce on campus sexual violence.

07.01.2022 "...And when a woman is disbelieved about a rape crime that was perpetrated against her, it hurts all women." Writes Jamila Rizvi in the Sydney Morning Herald.

06.01.2022 TONIGHT We speak to End Rape on Campus co-Director Sharna Bremner about sexual assault at university and why survivors voices are being lost in the conve...rsation. We also chat with SIN SA General Manager Kat Morrison about decriminalisation of sex work and why its so important. Tune in 6:30pm on Radio Adelaide - 101.5FM or online | http://radioadelaide.org.au

06.01.2022 CW: Sexual Assault. Grace Tame and her story sparked the #LetHerSpeak campaign, and was the first case taken by (The Hunting Ground Australia Project partner) EROC Australia to TEQSA. Nina Funnells story in link below:

06.01.2022 Along with our campaign partners, EROC Australia, NUS Womens Department, and Fair Agenda, weve been calling for the establishment of an independent, expert-led taskforce to address sexual assault and harassment in university communities. Were so pleased that the Australian Labour Party has included the Safe Campus Taskforce as one of their education priorities in the 2019 Womens Budget Statement.

06.01.2022 "One thing we learned from the Australian Human Rights Commission survey is that many institutions dont have good processes in placemany students and staff dont know where to go [for help]. Having multiple avenues available for reporting is essential, as survivors have different needs this could be in the form of an online portal, a phone number, or an office you can go to along with communicating to people that these avenues are available. Its also important to make ...it clear the people responding have been trained and that survivors will be believed and supported." Dr Fileborn. Working with our partners EROC Australia, NUS National Union of Students and Fair Agenda weve been calling for an independent expert lead taskforce to track, assess and publicly report on university and residences measures to prevent, and improve responses to sexual violence.

06.01.2022 Shared from EROC Australia: Its not enough for The University of Adelaide, University of Tasmania & The University of Melbourne to review Rathjens conduct. They must also conduct reviews of any reports of sexual assault or harassment that were brought to his attention during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor and Dean, and appoint external, independent experts to review their sexual assault and harassment policies. And the University of Adelaide must explain how Rathjen was allowed to remain VC despite senior members of the University Council being aware of his predatory and abusive behaviour.

05.01.2022 Aashish Srivastava (Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Law and Taxation, Monash University) and Neerav Srivastava (PhD Candidate, Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies, Monash University) write for The Conversation - an interesting view of law and legal differences in hazing in the US, Australia and India.

05.01.2022 "Australian universities have a unique opportunity to show leadership to the rest of the community on sexual assault and sexual harassment. But how much progress have Australian universities made since the release of the AHRCs report in August 2017?" Dr Nicola Henry discusses ...and you can re-watch our Guardian Australia panel discussion within the article! Monday bonus.

05.01.2022 Shared from EROC Australia: It's not enough for The University of Adelaide, University of Tasmania & The University of Melbourne to review Rathjen's conduct. They must also conduct reviews of any reports of sexual assault or harassment that were brought to his attention during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor and Dean, and appoint external, independent experts to review their sexual assault and harassment policies. And the University of Adelaide must explain how Rathjen was allowed to remain VC despite senior members of the University Council being aware of his predatory and abusive behaviour.

03.01.2022 We are so proud of the work of EROC Australia and stand with them in welcoming the news of the next national sexual assault and harassment at universities survey.

02.01.2022 "The mistake of fact defence for rape needs to go. In reality, the defence is not about drunken hook ups between mutually attracted parties. Mainly, it is about... helping men who do not care enough about their partners consent to find out whether she is willing including violent, calculated and repeat sexual offenders to evade justice for their actions." See more

01.01.2022 Despite recommendations made in the Australian Human Rights Commissions Change The Course report, the million-dollar review conducted by Elizabeth Broderick & Co and EROC Australias own Red Zone report, it seems little has changed at the University of Sydneys St Andrews College.

01.01.2022 Our system is failing victim-survivors of sexual assault. This ABC article discusses how "both the community and the justice system need to change". -- If you h...ave been affected by sexual assault and need to access support, you can contact your states hotline at: ACT: Canberra Rape Crisis Centre - 02 6247 2525 NSW: NSW Rape Crisis - 1800 424 017 VIC: Vic Sexual Assault Crisis Line - 1800 806 292 NT: Sexual Assault Referral Centre - 08 8922 6472 QLD: DVConnect Sexual Assault Helpline - 1800 010 120 SA: Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Services - 1800 817 421, After hours and emergency 08 8226 8787 TAS: Sexual assault support service - 6231 1817 WA: Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 1800 199 888 See more