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Follow the links below to find information on sexual abuse, sexual assault and harassment, rape and other sex offences, including information on where to find help and support for victims of sex offences.
Updated January 2009
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Pornography on the internet
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Better Health Channel
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The definition of 'child pornography' differs from one legal jurisdiction to the next across the world. This makes it difficult to establish uniform laws to police the Internet. Australians can report illegal sites to the Australian Broadcasting Authority or the police. Supervising children while they use the Internet is the best way to protect them.
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May 2009
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Sexual abuse - how parents can help their child
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Better Health Channel
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Parents have an important role to help their child recover from sexual abuse. Children need ongoing support, belief and protection from parents. The most important message to get across to your child is that you do not blame them for the abuse. Parents also need care and support during a very difficult time.
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May 2009
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Sexual abuse - an overview
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Better Health Channel
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Sexual abuse can happen to children, men and women. Hearing the stories of adult survivors and the development of support networks have greatly increased community understanding of this issue. Children who are sexually abused may show physical signs or changes in behaviour. If you suspect sexual abuse or have been told about it by a child, you must report it.
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Apr 2009
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Protect your child from pedophiles
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Parents are alarmed when they hear the word 'pedophile' (paedophile) and read and learn about people who sexually abuse children.
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Mar 2009
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In recent years an increased use of drugs in sexual assault has occurred. Drugs can be added to peoples drinks without their knowledge
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Mar 2009
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Surviving sexual abuse
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sexual abuse can be physical, verbal and/or emotional. It is an abuse of power and often of trust.
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Feb 2009
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Surviving sexual abuse (young men)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sexual abuse is a serious crime and can have many short and long term effects on a victim/survivor.
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Feb 2009
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Surviving sexual abuse (young women)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sexual abuse is a serious crime and can have many short and long term effects on a victim/survivor.
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Feb 2009
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Rape
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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This topic discusses what rape is and what effects it has, reporting of rape, and the support services that are available.
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Feb 2009
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Internet safety
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The net can be a lot a lot of fun but young people using the internet need to be aware of the dangers, scams and rip-offs that are out there, and how to avoid them.
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Feb 2009
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Rape
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Rape is a crime of violence that can happen to anyone - women, men and children. There are many myths and misunderstandings about rape.
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Oct 2008
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Keeping yourself safe
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What if someone was yelling at you, or hurting you, or touching you, or asking you to touch them? What if bigger people were fighting? How could you keep yourself safe?
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Sep 2008
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Sexual assault
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inspire foundation
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Sexual assault is when you are forced into sexual activity, often through the use of emotional or physical violence. It can happen to or be done by people of either sex, and from any cultural, social or economic background. Check out this factsheet for more information about what it is, the effects and what to do if you've been sexually assaulted.
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Jul 2008
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Consent and sex
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Inspire Foundation
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Consent is when one person agrees to or gives permission to another person to do something. It means agreeing to an action based on your knowledge of what that action involves, its likely consequences and having the option of saying no. This factsheet explains why consent is important in relationships, recognising non-verbal communication, how to slow things down, and much more.
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Jul 2008
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. An STI is passed from one person to another during sexual contact.
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Jul 2008
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
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Inspire Foundation
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Sexual harassment in the workplace is any form of unwelcome sexual attention that is, or that you find, offensive, humiliating or intimidating that occurs anywhere you carry out any task for your employment. This factsheet has information about what it is, your rights and what you can do about it.
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May 2008
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Rape
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Rape is a crime of violence that can happen to anyone - women, men and children. There are many myths and misunderstandings about rape. These can make it hard for the victim to talk about what happened or report it to the police.
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May 2008
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Disability and sexual issues
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Better Health Channel
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Sexuality is a key component of human nature. People who have a physical or intellectual disability may find it difficult to express their sexuality in satisfying ways. Problems include body image concerns, physical limitations, reduced sexual function and the attitudes of others.
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Apr 2008
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
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Nov 2007
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Sexual assault
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Better Health Channel
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Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual behaviour or activity that makes the victim feel uncomfortable, frightened or threatened. Sexual assault is largely experienced by women and children, but also by men. Around half of all sexual assaults occur in the victim's home. Support services offer confidential counselling, advocacy and referral.
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Oct 2007
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