Shocking Statistics Reveal Almost Half Of Aussies Don't Believe Sexual Assault Survivors

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Some disturbing stats were recently released reflecting that a whopping 40 percent of Australians, don’t believe women’s allegations of sexual violence.

That’s almost half of the Australian population!

Lee invites Kath Turley from the Toowoomba Domestic Violence Action Centre, on the show to chat about these shocking stats and what impact this is having on sexual violence survivors.

Kath reveals why she believes Aussies have trouble trusting women’s allegations of sexual violence, why victims are still being blamed for their assaults and how we can change the narrative.

Tune into the full chat below…

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If you or someone you know is being impacted by domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT or 000 for emergencies. 

Georgie Marr

30 November 2021

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Georgie Marr




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