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Understanding child sexual exploitation: Policy and practice implications

CEDV, child sexual abuse, FVSV, policy
2025

This session examined current research on child sexual exploitation and its implications for policy and practice. It outlined strategies for prevention and support, with an emphasis on strengthening system responses to the complex needs of survivors.

Family violence and sexual assault: Moving towards strengthened understanding of cross-sector data and risk management

FVSV, sexual violence
2025

Report by Safe and Equal and SASVic.

Examining Aspects of FVIOs for Children and Young Adults

adolescent violence, CEDV, domestic and family violence, FVSV
2025

The Victorian Law Reform Commission has initiated a community law reform project examining aspects of family violence intervention orders for children and young adults affected by family violence (other than as a respondent). This Issues Paper reflects Stage 1 of the project – Protection for children who turn 18 while on a Family Violence Intervention Order.

Young People’s Experiences of Out-of-Home Care as Conveyed by Video Vlogs

client voice, lived experience, out-of-home care (OOHC)
2025

This article examines the experiences of young people in out-of-home care through video vlogs published on YouTube.

Co-occurrence of domestic and family violence and child sexual abuse

child sexual abuse, FVSV
2025

The fact sheet examines the overlap of domestic and family violence (DFV) and child sexual abuse (CSA). Rates of co-occurrence vary widely. The review identifies challenges, such as inconsistent definitions and reliance on nonrepresentative samples, highlighting the need for more detailed studies to identify perpetrators and improve targeted policies and services.

Barriers and Facilitators for Sexual Trauma Disclosure in Boys and Men

child sexual abuse, FVSV
2025

This systematic review consolidates evidence surrounding barriers, facilitators, and predictors of disclosure likelihood and timing in boys and men following sexual trauma (i.e., sexual abuse, assaults, and coercion).

Without Judgement: Improving the interface between Child Support and victim-survivors

domestic and family violence, system improvement
2025

This report examines how Services Australia handled a family-violence survivor’s child support case, revealing systemic shortcomings such as limited trauma-informed practice and inadequate support.

Safe, Informed, Supported: Reforming Justice Responses to Sexual Violence (ALRC Report 143)

criminal justice system, FVSV, system improvement
2025

This report reflects the voices of over 380 stakeholders consulted on the future of sexual violence law reform. It emphasises national consistency in consent laws and better support for victim-survivors within the justice system.

Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence LGBTQ+ Factsheet

FVSV, LGBTQIA+
2025

ACON’s Living Older Visibly and Engaged (LOVE) Project has developed a new two-page resource for older people and their support networks.

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