Online abuse
Briefing paper
Routine online activities and vulnerability to dating app facilitated sexual violence
This study examines factors associated with dating app facilitated sexual violence finding that online dating platforms facilitate a high prevalence of sexual harassment, aggression and violence. It recommends dating platforms implement robust safety features and reporting mechanisms to mitigate the risks. The study also emphasises the need for broader societal approaches addressing the root causes...
Report
Tipping the balance: LGBTIQ+ teens’ experiences negotiating connection, self-expression and harm online
This research explores the online experiences of LGBTIQ+ teens in Australia and how they negotiate connection, express themselves and deal with harm online.
Discussion paper
Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021: issues paper
The independent statutory review is being conducted to examine the effectiveness of the Online Safety Act’s regulatory approach. It will determine whether changes are needed to make sure Australia’s online safety laws remain fit-for-purpose. This includes examining issues such as online hate and new harms raised by emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.
Report
Influencers and attitudes: how will the next generation understand domestic abuse?
The purpose of this research was to ensure an evidence base for the design of education about relationships for children and young people, highlighting the positive influence that well structured Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) programmes can have, and to ultimately investigate ‘what works well’.
Report
Technology-facilitated abuse: family, domestic and sexual violence - literature scan
The eSafety Commissioner is developing a support service to provide practical advice, guidance and support to victims of technology-facilitated abuse. This literature scan has been undertaken as part of a broader co-design process for the development of this proposed support service.