Sexual Abuse and Assault

Follow the links below to find information on sexual abuse and sexual assault, rape and other sex offences, including information on where to find help and support for victims of sex offences.

 

Updated October 2007

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Title:   Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. An STI is passed from one person to another during sexual contact.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Interventions for learning disabled sex offenders
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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 ...
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Sexual assault
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sexual assault is largely experienced by women and children and perpetrated by men. It is an under-reported crime. Around 25 per cent of Australian women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes and, in most cases, the woman knows the offender. Support services offer confidential counselling, advocacy and referral.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Sexual assault
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Managements for people with disorders of sexual preference and for convicted sexual offenders
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The reviewers recognise that it may be thought that convicted sex offenders and those with disorders of sexual preference are quite different groups. In combining them within this review we have taken the view that legal process alone should not define the population...
Title:   Psychological interventions for those who have sexually offended or are at risk of offending
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Behavioural and/or 'talking' therapy is often recommended (and provided) to people who have committed sex offences. However, the effects of such treatments are unclear. This updated review suggests that, based on a small number of reported trials, cogn...
Date:   Jul 2003
Title:   Child sexual assault: protecting your child
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Sexual assault: health checks you should have
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Although the risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from a sexual assault is fairly low, the only way to be certain you do not have an STI is to be tested.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Protect your child from pedophiles
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Parents are alarmed when they hear the word 'pedophile' (paedophile) and read and learn about people who sexually abuse children.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Helping a friend who is in a sexually abusive relationship
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Internet safety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Pornography on the internet
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Drink spiking
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Sexual abuse - an overview
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Increased openness and a willingness to discuss sexual abuse by adult women and men, as well as the development of service support networks, has led to greater community understanding of this issue.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Disability and sexual issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Rape
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic discusses what rape is and what effects it has, reporting of rape, and the support services that are available.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Violence against women, women's health issue
Publisher:   Better Health Channel (BHC),Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Describes violence against women and provides information resources about sexual violence and intimate partner violence
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Cognitive-behavioural interventions for children who have been sexually abused
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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...
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Surviving sexual abuse (young women)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sexual abuse is a serious crime and can have many short and long term effects on a victim/survivor.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Rape
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Rape is a crime of violence that can happen to anyone - women, men and children. There are many myths and misunderstandings about rape.
Date:   Oct 2008
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