Sexual abuse

During his first testimony in court this week, Dominique said: “I am a rapist like the others in this room.”

Ex-Queensland childcare worker has pleaded guilty to more than 300 child abuse charges, down from an initial 1,600 charges.

It comes after The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) led an investigation into Swillhouse, which owns several venues including Restaurant Hubert and The Baxter Inn.

More than one in five (22.1%) people aged 18 to 45 in Australia admitted to perpetrating sexual violence as an adult.

CSA data for the year to March shows the number of reported crimes in Victoria increased by over 10% compared to the previous year.

Victim-survivors can now access video call counselling from Monday to Friday on the 1800 RESPECT website for face-to-face support.

The Australian Institute of Criminology says child sex offenders are targeting parents on online dating platforms.

A national year-long inquiry by the Australian Law Reform Commission will examine legal responses to sexual violence cases.

New data has found almost 30% of teens aged 18 to 19 suffered intimate partner violence over the past year.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse by at least four women.

The former principal of a school in Melbourne has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.

Miss Universe organisers have cut ties with the pageant’s Indonesian arm amid claims of sexual abuse. Here’s what you need to know.