Tag Archives: experience of legal system

Day 3: Telling the “whole story”

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Attrition in sexual assault cases is appallingly high. Only a small percentage of crimes are ever reported and even fewer result in a charge, prosecution or conviction. There are many reasons for this, not least of which is a culture … Continue reading →

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Personal testimony

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

A week ago I attended the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) for my final hearing. I addressed the court about the impacts of sexual assault on my life, about what it is like to be made a victim of rape and … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons We All Need to Care About Preventing Sexual Violence

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Perhaps you think sexual assault is an individual problem? One that affects the victim, and those close to her and, of course, the police and the Office of Public Prosecutions but, beyond that? Why should anyone else care? Why is … Continue reading →

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What does victim/survivor mean, anyway?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

One of the most bewildering things about being a victim of crime is all the new language that comes with it. No longer are you just another human being living out their life as best they can. Now you are … Continue reading →

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