Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2022) National sexual violence responses, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 22 March 2023. doi:10.25816/kwjq-ba39
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2022). National sexual violence responses. Canberra: AIHW.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. National sexual violence responses. AIHW, 2022.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. National sexual violence responses. Canberra: AIHW; 2022.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2022, National sexual violence responses, AIHW, Canberra.
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This report brings together data from a range of sources to build a better understanding of sexual violence responses. It looks at where people seek support, and the patterns in service use. It also discusses data gaps, highlights opportunities for data improvements and complements the ongoing national reporting on family, domestic and sexual violence.
Many Australians have experienced some form of sexual violence or abuse
Friends and family are the most common source of support for those who experience sexual violence
Sexual violence responses are broad and span across many different sectors
In 2019-20, 235 people were admitted to hospital for injuries related to sexual assault
17 Aug 2022 - A data sources appendix was added to the sidebar beneath the report summary.
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