Victims of crimes
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Victims of crime services
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Sexual revictimisation: individual, interpersonal and contextual factors
People who have been sexually abused as children are two to three times more likely to be sexually revictimised in adolescence and/or adulthood. This paper explores the complex array of variables related to sexual revictimisation. Abstract There is a complex array of variables related to sexual revictimisation. Although prevalence is difficult to ascertain, several studies...
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The long-term effects of child sexual abuse
This paper reviews recent Australian and international research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse. It aims to assist practitioners and policy-makers who work with survivors of sexual abuse and their families to understand the significant findings from this large and sometimes complex body of research.
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Crime on the NSW rail system
The rate of offending on both NSW trains and at stations is very low, however relative risk varies considerably depending upon location, day of week and time of day. The rail transport system is an integral part of the State’s urban infrastructure. Residents in the Sydney Statistical Division make approximately one million train trips on...
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Effectiveness of victims of crime programs
This audit finds that Victims Support Agency services are being delivered as intended, with some areas for improvement including complaints management, data security, and guidance on victim management processes. This audit examined whether victim support services managed by the Victims Support Agency (VSA) help victims recover from the effects of crime, and whether VSA and...
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Supporting victims through the legal process: the role of sexual assault service providers
The secondary victimisation suffered by women in sexual assault court cases is well documented and is a factor in women's reluctance to report sexual assault. This publication examines one initiative to improve women's experience the criminal justice system through the provision of support for victims throughout the process.