How can I get more information?

Need more information? There are many sources which can provide you with more general information about what sexual assault is, what to do if you or someone you care about is experiencing sexual assault and how you can recover from sexual assault.

About Sexual Assault - What to do if it happens to someone you know

http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?a=internetBridgingPage&Media_ID=1361

Has someone you know experienced sexual assault? This pamphlet from the Victoria Police provides information on what to do to help someone you know and what the police can do to assist you.

Organisation: Victoria Police

Common feelings after sexual assault

http://www.secasa.com.au/index.php/survivors/4/229

Each individual victim/survivor of sexual assault will experience her/his own individuals feelings. However, there are several common patterns of feelings that people may experience after sexual assault, such as numbness, denial and a sense of loss of control. This webpage explains some of the feelings people may experience after being sexually assaulted.

Organisation: South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)

Has your drink been spiked?

http://www.secasa.com.au/index.php/survivors/4/281

If someone gives you drugs or alcohol without your knowledge, even if it is by giving drinks that are much stronger than you expect, and, as a result, you are not capable of freely consenting to sexual assault, this is an offence. This information from the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) explains drug facilitated sexual assault and who to contact if you have experienced it.

Organisation: South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)

Health Insite - sexually transmitted infections

http://www.healthinsite.org.au/topics/Sexually_Transmitted_Infections

It is possible for a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) to be transmitted during sexual assault. If you think you have contracted an STI, it is important that you get a medical check, even if you have no symptoms. STIs are not your fault. Many STIs are treatable, but they can cause serious health problems, including infertility, if left untreated. This page provides information about many STIs.

Organisation: HealthInsite

Invisible Acts: Violence Against Women with Disabilities

http://www.wwda.org.au/chenoweth1.htm

This research paper, by Leslie Chenoworth, discusses how women with disabilities may be marginalised and explores some of the key issues for women with disabilities who experience sexual violence.

Organisation: Women with Disabilities Australia

Respect and Responsibility Policy Against Sexual Assault - Australian Football League

http://afl.com.au/Development/WomenGirls/RespectandResponsibility/tabid/10321/Default.aspx

The AFL's Respect and Responsibility Policy aims to create a safe and inclusive environment for women at all levels of Australia Rules Football.

Resource Type: PDF (397.8 KB)
Organisation: Australian Football League (AFL)

Women's Health Statewide website

http://www.whs.sa.gov.au/news.php

Women's Health Statewide (WHS) South Australia provides up-to-date information for women about sexual assault and has links to support services, training programs and resources.

Organisation: Women's Health Statewide (WHS) South Australia