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Whether you're a survivor seeking support, an advocate looking for informative articles, or an educator in search of prevention resources, we've curated a hub of educational content and empowerment tools. Our resources page is dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge to take action against sexual violence. From survivor support to primary prevention strategies, we provide valuable resources for those ready to make a difference.

About grooming

This factsheet explains what grooming is and what some of the impacts of grooming can be. If you have experienced grooming, or if you suspect someone you know is being groomed, there is support available.

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Being an ethical bystander

What does it mean to be an ethical bystander, and how can this be a helpful choice to make?

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Child sexual abuse

What child sexual abuse is, how it can affect victim-survivors, and what support is available.

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Forensic medical examinations

What a forensic medical examination is, what to expect if you have one, and how to request one.

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Institutional abuse

An explanation of institutional abuse, when a child or young person experiences abuse while in the care of a service or organisation.

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LGBTQIA+

This factsheet explains how sexual violence can impact LGBTQIA+ people. If you are an LGBTQIA+ person who has been impacted by sexual assault or abuse, there is support available for you.

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Men

This factsheet explains how sexual violence can impact men. If you are a man who has been impacted by sexual assault or abuse, there is support available for you.

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Mental Health

This factsheet explores the connection between sexual assault and mental health. If you have been impacted by sexual assault or abuse, there is support available for you.

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Online and technology assisted abuse

The growing problem of abuse that uses technological tools like the internet, social media and mobile phones.

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Parenting after child sexual abuse

Challenges you might experience as a parent if you are a victim-survivor of child sexual assault.

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People with Disabilities

This factsheet explains how sexual violence can disproportionately affect people with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who has been impacted by sexual assault or abuse, there is support available for you.

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Pornography - For parents and carers

The potential impacts of pornography on the mental health, behaviour and relationships of young people.

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Problematic or harmful sexual behaviour

Behaviours that are outside the range of sexual behaviour for a child or young person.

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Risks to children

This factsheet explains what mandatory reporting is and what your obligations are under Tasmanian law if you believe a child is at risk of harm.

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Self care after sexual assault

Guidance on self-care activities that may help with recovery and healing after sexual assault

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Sexual assault

What sexual assault is, what impacts it can have on victim-survivors, and what support is available.

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Sexual assault and domestic violence

Support is available if you have been impacted by sexual violence within an intimate partnership.

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Substance use

This factsheet explores the connection between sexual assault and substance use. If you have been impacted by sexual assault or abuse, there is support available for you.

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Tasmanian Commission of Inquiry

This factsheet explains what the Tasmanian Commission of Inquiry is, and what some of the outcomes of the Inquiry have been.

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Trauma

This factsheet explains what trauma is and how it can affect you.

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Triggers and flashbacks

An explanation of triggers and flashbacks: what are they, and how can they be managed?

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