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A study of almost 700 perpetrators from across the world sheds light on why some men sexually abuse children.
Speaking to women who have been convicted of child sexual abuse may help us work out what could have stopped the abuse in the first place.
Parents have spoken up about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres.
AI-generated child sexual abuse material is rising, and familial abuse is leading to the creation of new child sexual abuse material.
If legislation passes, the register would be the first public one in Australia, but evidence shows they do little do protect people.
New research out of Queensland shows there are rehabilitative ways to help reduce youth sexual crime - and youth crime overall.
Recent horrific allegations of sexual abuse in early childhood education and care centres could be a turning point for Australia. Here’s what needs to happen next.
These conversations don’t have to be frightening. There are age-appropriate ways to teach kids shame-free language about bodies and boundaries.
While caution is completely justified, it would be a mistake to drive innocent, caring men out of the sector.
Parents have been left reeling by news a male Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care.
A safeguarding expert explains why these reforms could change things.
South Australia has announced tougher child sex offence laws. Is it a political move or will they actually help?
Primary prevention is aimed at addressing the underlying drivers of violence so it never occurs. But many interventions also aim to reduce and respond to violence.
The youngest child in the study was a 4-year-old, who said she liked being given a teddy bear at the hospital.
New proposals recognise role incest porn plays in normalising and trivialising child sexual abuse.
Retraumatisation can lead to mental health crises including suicidal thoughts and actions, self-harm and agoraphobia.
Ceding to the pressure for a new inquiry will only delay already overdue action.
An expert lays out the facts about child sexual abuse in the UK and online.
The outsize roles of trust, power and authority in organisational leaders can give way to grooming processes.
Top contributors
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Distinguished Professor, School of Law, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University
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Co-leader, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit (SVRPU), Senior Lecturer in Criminology & Justice, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Justice & Co-Leader of the Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor, Criminology & Justice, Co-leader of the Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit (SVRPU), School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Visiting Research Fellow, School of Law, University of Leeds
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Professor, School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Supervisor in Child Abuse and Neglect, University of Huddersfield
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Professor of Forensic Psychology & Director of the Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement (COPE), Nottingham Trent University
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Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Chair of Clinical Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Western Sydney University; University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Lecturer in Criminology and Justice; Core Member, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford