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We work to promote rights, recovery and respect for victim survivors and other people impacted by sexual violence and harm.
SASVic’s Victorian state election platform
The latest Victorian crime data shows that since 2023, recorded sexual offences have increased by 23.7%, yet the sector’s funding has stagnated and no longer covers the cost of essential services, nor does it provide the flexibility needed to meet new challenges.
We are calling on political parties to commit to five asks ahead of the Victorian state election, including increased funding for specialist sexual assault services/
SASVic CEO Kathleen Maltzahn says, ‘There’s hardly ever a room where someone hasn’t experienced sexual harm or known someone who has. Resourcing the community to be better at responding to that is vital. That requires stable, flexible funding.’
Media Release: Specialist sexual assault services struggling to respond to increasing survivor need – and the calls from schools, health services, residential aged care and other community services looking for answers
Is it ever OK to disclose to a client your own experience of sexual violence? Interview with PhD candidate, Hannah McEniery
From “good character” to “circumstances and characteristics”: why the ban on good character references at sentencing doesn’t go far enough
Media Release: The AFL should donate to sexual assault services and acknowledge failed leadership
No more silence: no more forcing employees to sign NDAs about workplace sexual harassment
The first sites to pilot Victoria’s Justice Navigator roles.
Media enquiries
SASVic is available for media comment on matters relating to sexual violence, including policy and funding decisions, the overwhelming demand for our specialised services and prevention of sexual violence.
Please contact Brett de Hoedt of Hootville Communications:
Mobile: 0414 713 802
Email: brett@hootville.com