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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 July 2009
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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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Jun 2009
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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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Jun 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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Pregnancy after rape
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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If your pregnancy is the result of a rape, you will have many different issues and feelings that you need to work through. It is very important to get professional help to support you through this difficult time.
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Apr 2009
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Survivors of child sexual abuse
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many women have experienced sexual abuse as a child. While some women have no long term effects others may experience a significant impact on many parts of their lives including pregnancy, birth and mothering.
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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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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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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 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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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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Interventions for learning disabled sex offenders
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Sex offending is of increasing public concern with calls for longer terms of imprisonment and closer supervision of such offenders in the community. Currently a variety of treatment approaches are used including medication and talking therapies, though ...
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Sep 2007
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Aboriginal - child abuse and neglect
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Child abuse and neglect hurts children and families. Abuse includes, sexual, emotional and physical. Neglect is not caring or thinking about what a child needs.
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Aug 2007
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Helping a friend who is in a sexually abusive relationship
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inspire foundation
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This factsheet tells you more about what you can do if you're worried about someone you know who has been sexually assaulted. It includes information about what sexual assault is, and gives you suggestions on what you can do and say to help.
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Jul 2007
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Child sexual assault: protecting your child - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Sexual assault of a child occurs when a person older or bigger than the child, such as an adult or an older child, uses their power or authority over the child to involve them in sexual activity.
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Aug 2006
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Cognitive-behavioural interventions for children who have been sexually abused
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The sexual abuse of children is a substantial social problem which affects large numbers of children and young people worldwide. For many children, but not all, it can result in a range of psychological and behavioural problems, some of which can contin...
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Nov 2005
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