"I really hope we can really start to change that and we can start to break down this myth that children are to be seen and not heard. "For so long adult perpetrators have authored the narratives around child sexual abuse, not just in the minds of their victims but also in the mainstream consciousness," she said. Ms Tame said the legislation must reflect the seriousness of the crime. Lifeline (24 hour crisis line) on 131 114.Bravehearts (support for child sexual abuse survivors) on 1800 272 831.Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028."The previous terminology also gave scope for the sexualisation and adultification of boys and girls in a particularly dark, twisted context." Sexual assault support services: "Words hold immense weight," Ms Tame said. Ms Tame said she was concerned the current wording - which uses the word "relationship" - implied consent, diminishing the gravity of the offence.
The change is the result of a campaign being led by abuse survivor and former Australian of the Year Grace Tame.
0 kommentar(er)
