Date: 16 April 2025
Source: NSW Government

Following community research involving over 800 participants, the NSW Police Force and the NSW Government have launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the sexual violence reporting options available to victims.

Developed by State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad and the Department of Communities and Justice, the campaign reflects a renewed commitment to ensure sexual violence reporting options are more accessible, transparent and empowering.

The launch of the campaign comes after almost two years of community, stakeholder, academic and expert consultation and collaboration which found that more than half of the respondents had either experienced sexual violence or know someone who has.

The research identified the key barriers victims feel towards reporting sexual violence, including fear of not being believed, concerns about the reporting process, and mistrust in the system – all of which were pivotal in the development of the campaign.

Subsequently, the campaign informs victims they can report online, report anonymously, report at any time, and can make a report without pursuing...