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Sexual assault is an act in which a person intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. It is a form of sexual violence, which includes child sexual abuse, groping, r**e (forced vaginal, anal, or oral penetration or a drug facilitated sexual assault), or the torture of the person in a sexual manner.

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  1. burntcherub

    VIC Sexual Assault - Discredited in Court?

    Recently police filed an IVO order against an employer who was sexually inappropriate by asking me sexually explicit questions, becoming aroused when asking me derogatory questions on occasions and causing psychological harm. My former employer used to be my doctor and is aware of my...
  2. K

    VIC Police Not Doing Anything About Abusive Boyfriend?

    Hello I’m writing on behalf of a friend who is desperate for help. My friend's ex boyfriend is a narcissist. For the past 10 years he has abused her, sexually, emotionally, mentally, financially and so on. She tried to break up with him but he would not leave. They have three kids together and...
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    SA DV and relocation in court

    Hi there, I'd like to keep this as short as possible but I am just curious what I may be facing with my situation in a court room. I ended my relationship with my ex husband about 3 years ago due to domestic violence, his outbursts began to be directed at the 3 children and I had to put an end...
  4. K

    NSW I have been Scammed - Civil or Criminal?

    This question is on behalf of my female friend. The question is whether this scenario is considered a civil wrong or a criminal offence.. Or not illegal? My friend was online recently, She was approached by someone, for this scenario his name is "Fred" and her name is "Lea" Fred offered her...
  5. S

    SA Legal Aid - Grandparents Wanting Access to 2-year-old Grandson?

    I will try and keep this short. After a communication breakdown with my daughter, I have not been able to see my 2-year-old grandson for 4 1/2 months. Previous to that, we had looked after him in our home from birth every 2nd or 3rd night for a 24 hour period, and in the last year, every week...
    • Susieq62
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    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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    QLD Friend Accused of Sexual Abuse to Police - What to Do?

    My friend had been incriminated by the lady who was his customer in the massage shop. She reported to the police that my friend sexually abused her but he didn't! What can we do? We’re international people. I always believe in Australian law and I hope for impartiality. Thank you.
  7. M

    VIC Reporting Sexual Assault and Making a Formal Complaint Later?

    Hi, Let me go straight to the point. There was a history of sexual assault done to me by my soon-to-be ex. I want the crime to be punished eventually but not immediately. My question is, if I go to the police and make a report instead of a formal complaint about this past sexual assault, can I...
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  8. C

    NSW Perpetrator action resulting from VIS

    I was sexually assaulted by my boyfriend (now ex). I confronted him online as I did not feel comfortable doing so in person. As usual, he turned the situation into his own pity party about how he wonders if it would now be better to take his own life. Two years later, I am still dealing with the...
  9. M

    VIC Sexual assault, no idea where to ask for avdice

    Hi, I’m a 25 year old male from Victoria Australia I was sexually assaulted by a friends dad when I was 10 I only started to remember it clearly in the last few years It happened on up to 3 occasions Can I still have him charged? And not to be greedy but would you say compensation is given to...
  10. Pixie70

    NSW Sexual assault In 1989. Is it too late to report?

    i was wondering whether to bring charges to a man who sexually assaulted and tried to kill me in 1989. I spoke to him online and have a confession and apology. Would this count as evidence and is it too late to have him prosecuted? I live in the Uk but would be willing to travel if necessary.
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