The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre has a wealth of resources and information that anyone can access.
Under this section you can find the following information:
This section provides specific information for a range of groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander People, Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Children, people with disabilities, Diverse Cultural Backgrounds, Hearing Impaired, LGBTQ Community, Male Survivors and Older Women
This section cover a range of information regarding counselling including What You Can Expect From Counselling, Issues That May Come Up in Counselling, and a whole section regarding Looking After Yourself.
This section gives infomration to supporters of people who have been sexually assaulted and covers such topics as If Your Friend or Family Has Been Sexually Assaulted..., If Your Partner Has Been Sexually Assaulted... and If Your Child Discloses That They Have Been Abused....
This section covers the range of impacts and effects that sexual assault can have on a person. These include Social Impacts and Effects, Emotional Impacts and Effects, Physical and Behavioural Impacts and Effects, Psychological Impacts and Effects, Sleep Disruption and dealing with Flash Backs.
This section specifically covers what the ACT law says in regards to Sexual Assault, Other Sexual Offence, Stalking, Sexual Harrassment and gives more information regarding Consent.
This section takes you through the process of reporting sexual assault and the criminal proceedings that follow this. The information covers Informing The Police, The Investigation, Criminal Proceedings, and The Trial. This section also provides information regarding Protection Orders, Victim Registers and Financial Assistance.
There are many myths and prejudices which hide the truth about rape. This section covers some of the more moyths and predjudices.
Throughout this website we reference a number of other contacts that you may find useful. This page provides a comprehensive list of these contacts.
This section explains the terminology used throughout the website and all CRCC resources.
This section takes into account special considerations regarding sexual assault faced by those in different populations and communities.
Many victims of sexual assault go through their lives without ever accessing support. They can struggle for many years, decades or even a lifetime ...
The impacts of sexual assault can be broad-ranging, and will depend on a range of factors, including:
Sexual Assault is a crime in all jurisdictions throughout Australia.
There are many people who decide not to report to police for a range of reasons, not least because it can be very difficult to come forward and tal...
The terminology that is used throughout this website and all CRCC resources can vary as follows:
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