Welcome to our survey addressing the protection of sexual offence victims’ private information in court through Independent Legal Representation (ILR).
This Australian-first study explores how the private information of sexual offence victim-survivors, including medical and counselling notes, prior sexual experiences, and digital communications (such as phone records), can be better protected in court through independent legal representation (ILR) – a lawyer for victims. ILR can protect victim-survivors in court by providing them with information, advice and representation prior to and during court.
We are seeking to understand how victim-survivors of sexual offences experience the criminal prosecution process and whether ILR can help them feel more protected and empowered. The findings will contribute to policy and practice recommendations, advocating for reforms that better protect victim-survivors’ private information in court.
If you are a victim-survivor who has experienced a criminal prosecution process, beyond the police reporting stage, you are invited to participate in this survey. You must be 18 years or older to participate in this survey. Please read the Plain Language Statement here.
Please select the ‘I agree’ checkbox below to proceed with the survey if you voluntarily agree to participate in this survey or select ‘I do not agree’ if you do not wish to participate in this survey.
If this survey raises any feelings of discomfort or distress and you need to access confidential information, counselling and support, you may wish to contact:
National: 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
NSW: NSW Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017
QLD: Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120
VIC: Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292
SA: Yarrow Place (08) 8226 8787 or 1800 817 421 (outside Adelaide)
ACT: Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (02) 6247 2525
WA: Sexual Assault Resource Centre 1800 199 888
NT: Ruby Gaea (08) 8945 0155
TAS: Sexual Assault Support Service (south) (03) 6231 1817 or Laurel House (north) (03) 6334 2740
https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bO6pj1I252rHl2K
