Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse study challenges 'stranger rapist' idea
Nearly a sixth of all high school students have experienced sexual abuse, and usually from someone they know well, researchers have found.
Violence and sexual abuse revealed in Nauru files
The Guardian has released 2000 incident reports from Australia's Nauru detention camp which highlight suicide attempts, assaults and sexual abuse. Guardian reporter Paul Farrell joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Police speak to woman at centre of Chiefs controversy
A stripper who spoke out about alleged abuse by members of the Chiefs says she has spoken to police and wants to help other women in her situation. Audio
Gallagher spokeswoman apologises for stripper comments
A major sponsor of the Chiefs has apologised for saying a stripper "opened herself up to bad behaviour" when she chose to take her clothes off for rugby players.
Chiefs players unlikely to be fired - Players' Association
Chiefs players accused of touching and verbally abusing a stripper at an end-of-season party are unlikely to be fired, the Rugby Players' Association says.
Providers hope sex abuse funding will bring change
Sexual abuse workers say they are worried it might take a long time for rural communities to see the funding promised to help the sector stay afloat.
Guam teacher campaigns against statute of limitations
A school teacher in Guam is campaigning for the removal of a statute of limitations for civil claims relating to child sexual abuse. Audio
School sex abuse allegations kept from police
A former school principal has been censured and a board of trustees criticised for failing to alert authorities to sexual allegations against a teacher.
Vatican sex abuse commission labelled 'a disgrace'
An outspoken British member of a Roman Catholic commission on sexual abuse has refused to quit, saying his treatment by the Vatican is "outrageous".
Complainant's friend says teacher also sent him photos
A Jury has heard that a boy who complained a teacher had sexually abused him was not the only one to whom she sent explicit photos. Audio
Top lawyer to head Air Force inquiry
An inquiry into the way the Air Force handled complaints of sexual abuse, harassment and bullying by a former sergeant will be led by a prominent lawyer.
Sisters have day in court arguing for abuser to be named
Two sisters sexually assaulted as children have been in court today fighting to lift the name suppression on their abuser in what could be a landmark case. Audio
Father at centre of mass Perth sex abuse case
To Perth now where eight men have been charged with committing hundreds of sex crimes against a 13-year-old girl. Audio
Survivor of child sexual abuse speaks out to help others
A woman who was sexually abused by her step father has succeeded in having the suppression on both her name and his lifted. Audio
Social Development Minister responds
Listening to that is the Minister for Social Development, Anne Tolley. Audio
Abuse survivor scoffing at government settlement plan
A man who was physically and sexually abused in state care is scoffing at the fast-tracking of historical abuse cases. Audio
Man abused in state care scoffing at new fast-track process
An advocate for sexual abuse victims says fast-tracking of historical abuse cases is only part of the answer. Audio
Sex abuse group wants clearer law on consent
A group that works with sexual abuse survivors says the law about sexual consent is confusing and needs to be changed. Audio
Law professor hopes changes to sexual abuse trials will be made
A law professor, who has worked extensively on how sexual abuse are victims treated, is hopeful changes to the court system could soon be made. Audio
New debate over a special court for sexual assault cases.
The new Minister of Justice is to reconsider whether a special court is needed for sexual abuse cases. Audio
