Sexual Assault Services Victoria

SASVic, peak body for sexual assault & harmful sexual behaviour services in Victoria, including Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL). Retweets not endorsements

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Free, confidential support is available over the holidays.

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SASVic's new issues paper explores how we can hold tech companies accountable for the sexual violence and harms their platforms enable, from violent pornography and CSAM to algorithms that amplify misogyny. https://t.co/MSK6dBAE8j

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The Vicarious Liability the lower house yesterday. Though there are some changes needed to parts of the Bill, we're incredibly pleased this long-overdue reform is on the table. We thank the Victorian Government and all lower house parliamentarians who have supported the Bill.

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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marks the beginning of @UN_Women's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Here are some facts about tech-facilitated sexual violence and how we can prevent it. #noexcuse #16Days

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We look forward to seeing the details of the Bill soon so we can be assured that all survivors of institutional child sexual abuse can receive justice, regardless of whether their perpetrator had a formal employment agreement with the organisation.

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Yesterday we received excellent news from the Attorney General @SonyaKilkenny that Victoria's vicarious liability legislation, set to be introduced to parliament before the end of the year, will apply retrospectively.

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What we don't know yet is whether the legislation will cover child sexual abuse perpetrated by all volunteers, including those at sporting organisations, Scouts, churches and schools.

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SASVic's AGM is just three weeks away. Join us online on 11 November: https://t.co/04G0ZLiAf7

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As Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, she has been consistently accessible, engaged and responsive. Thank you, Minister.

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As @NatHutchins announces her retirement from politics, we thank her for her commitment to preventing and responding to sexual violence. Her considerable understanding of sexual violence is always apparent, as is her understanding of the pressures on sexual assault services.

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Today, SASVIc has launched YourSay! A platform where you can submit your idea for addressing sexual violence. Learn more: https://t.co/LbeLAa12Ie

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This National Child Protection Week, SASVic stands in solidarity with survivors of child sexual abuse, whether the abuse took place recently or many years ago. #NCPW2025 #ShiftingConversationToAction @NAPCAN_AU

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This @JeanHailes Women's Health Week, let's talk about how sexual violence impacts survivors' physical and mental health. #womenshealthweek #sayyestoyou #jeanhailes

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3/ We extend our deep condolences to the victims' families, friends and the wider community at this very sad and difficult time.

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1/ This week, two Victoria Police officers were killed, reportedly attempting to serve a warrant related to historical sex abuse allegations.

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2/ Every day, the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Teams (SOCITs) work closely with the specialist sexual assault sector to uphold survivors' rights and hold perpetrators to account.

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We're delighted to have partnered with Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency to bring Professor Carlene Firmin to Victoria this week to share her work on Contextual Safeguarding, ahead of the launch of the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding!

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We were delighted to welcome Professor Carlene Firmin to Melbourne today! You can hear from her tomorrow at our in-person event, Strengthening Systems Responses to Child Sexual Exploitation. Tickets available here: https://t.co/rk42ByX1ug

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"Truly centring child protection in early education means prioritising children’s safety above profit, reputational concerns, and fears of appearing biased against men." Read more from @DelanieWoodlock:

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We must recognise that while men make up only a small proportion of childcare workers, they are responsible for the majority of child sexual abuse cases within them. @DelanieWoodlock @UNSW https://t.co/ACfIjbthoc