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Hot Topics 56: Sexual Assault (2005)

Sexual assault: myths vs reality

Myth busting – prevalence of sexual assault – terms used – prevalence of child sexual assault – other vulnerable people – criminal justice system and sexual assault.

Sexual offences

Act of indecency – indecent assault – sexual assault – aggravated sexual assault – aggravated sexual assault in company – child sexual assault offences.

Consent

Drink-spiking.

Forensic issues in sexual assault

Forensic examinations – sexual assault investigation kit – sexual assault nurse examiners scheme – sexual assault claims against Bulldogs players.

Significant events in the development of sexual assault laws

Law reform campaign.

Court process

Bail – no bills – cases that proceed to court – legal process – legislative provisions used in court – evidence of complainant’s sexual experience – directions and warnings to juries – victim’s story.

Specialist courts

Is there a need for a specialist court? – what does a specialist court mean? – what models currently exist? – a specialist court for NSW.

Sexual offenders

Treatment options – case study: Sydney gang rapes.

Support for victims

What to do if you have been sexually assaulted – how to support someone who has been sexually assaulted – victims compensation – private civil claims.

Contacts and further reading