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A victim's pathway, for survivors of sexual violence

A victim's pathway, for survivors of sexual violence

By: The Office of the Victims' Commissioner
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 This podcast is hosted by respected journalist Kay McGrath OAM. Join Kay as she talks to experts about your rights as a victim-survivor and what supports are available. Kay then gently steps through the criminal justice process, which you can listen to at your own pace. You will hear from experienced, trauma-informed people working to support survivors, including: - VictimConnect - Victim Assist Queensland - Forensic Medicine Queensland, Queensland Health - Queensland Police Service - The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions - The Chief Judge, His Honour Brian Devereaux - The Victims Register, Queensland Corrective Services. 5 podcast episodes are available: - after experiencing sexual violence - presenting at a hospital - reporting sexual violence to Police - the criminal justice process - your rights after an offender is sentenced. The podcast can be listened to on its own, or while using the Victim Pathways - a self-paced online resource which shines a light on what to expect if you have been hurt by sexual violence. Before listening, please be aware: - The content does contain references to sexual violence. - The content is not suitable to listen around children. - Support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. Contact the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120, available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm (in Queensland).© The State of Queensland (The Office of the Victims' Commissioner) 2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living Political Science Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 1 - you have experienced sexual violence in Queensland

    Episode 1 - you have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
    Sep 8 2024

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence.

    This is episode 1, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner.

    It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with VictimConnect and Victim Assist Queensland and is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

    The first episode talks about:

    • what is sexual violence
    • healthy relationships and consent
    • how you might feel
    • who you can talk to
    • how to access support.

    Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

    • the podcast contains references to sexual violence
    • the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
    • the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children

    Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.

    Contact details of the organisations included in this podcast:

    • Victim Assist Queensland on 1300 546 587
    • VictimConnect on 1300 318 940
    • DVConnect on 1800 811 811.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 2 - presenting at a Queensland hospital

    Episode 2 - presenting at a Queensland hospital
    Sep 8 2024

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence.

    This is episode 2, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner.

    It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Dr Natalie and Dr Samantha from Forensic Medicine Queensland. It is a safe and easy-to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

    The second episode talks about:

    • presenting at hospital if you have experienced sexual violence
    • types of sexual violence including rape
    • what evidence means in the context of a sexual violence
    • the process of collecting evidence
    • how you will be supported through this process.

    Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

    • the podcast contains references to sexual violence
    • the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
    • the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children.

    Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.

    Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast:

    • Forensic Medicine Queensland on 07 3722 1300.
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    49 mins
  • Episode 3 - reporting sexual violence to Police in Queensland

    Episode 3 - reporting sexual violence to Police in Queensland
    Sep 8 2024

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence.

    This is episode 3, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner. It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Senior Detective Zoe from Queensland Police. It is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time.

    The third episode talks about:

    • types of reporting to Police
    • what happens when you report to Police
    • what happens if the sexual violence is investigated by Police
    • how you will be supported through this process.

    Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence:

    • the podcast contains references to sexual violence
    • the podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
    • the podcast is not suitable to listen to around children.

    Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.

    Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast:

    • Policelink on 131 444
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    27 mins
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