A new report has recommended courts have independent lawyers for victims of sexual violence. Here’s how it would make the judicial system safer.
- Associate Professor in Criminology, Deakin University
For many female runners, the feeling of liberation that running can bring is marred by the ever-present threat of street harassment and violence. It’s a major obstacle to running participation.
Many people do not realise victims do not have access to their own lawyers to protect their privacy and individual interests at trial.
When rape allegations are in the news, it can be a traumatic experience for survivors of past sexual violence. But there are ways to shield yourself from further trauma.
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