Sex crimes
Alternative labels
Sex offences
Sex offenders
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Safe, informed, supported: reforming justice responses to sexual violence
This report examines a range of issues with the aim of strengthening and harmonising sexual assault and consent laws in Australia and considers ways to promote just outcomes for people who have experienced sexual violence, including minimising re-traumatisation. The report's 64 recommendations seek to ensure that more people who have experienced sexual violence can access...
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Sexual offending in Australia 2022–23
This statistical report describes the 9,101 alleged sexual offenders proceeded against by police in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory in 2022–23. The offenders were proceeded against for offences involving a total of 8,873 identified victims.
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Sexual offending in Australia 2021–22
The Australian Sexual Offence Statistical collection was established by the Australian Institute of Criminology to monitor sexual offending across the country. The collection brings together data on all types of sexual offending, with a focus on alleged sexual offenders. This is the collection’s first statistical report, covering the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June...
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Sexual exploitation of children on dating platforms and experiences of revictimisation as an adult
This study examines the sexual exploitation of children on dating apps, and their revictimisation as adults. It is part of a larger body of research examining the prevalence and nature of sexual violence occurring on, or as a result of, dating platforms.
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Beyond reasonable doubt? Understanding police attrition of reported sexual offences in the ACT
This report presents the findings of a study that aimed to understand the reasons for the high rate of attrition of reported sexual offences in the Australian Capital Territory.