links

These links represent a starting point for anyone interested in the area of sexual assault within the Australasian region. The list is by no means exhaustive an we welcome any suggestions regarding links to add or corrections. Please contact us at secretariat@vota.og.au

Links

ANZATSA
The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers is dedicated to community protection and safety, through the promotion of professional standards, practices and education in sex offender management, treatment, assessment and research.

Australian Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics aims to assist and encourage informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community by providing an objective and responsive national statistical service. Crime statistics and demographic information can be accessed through the website.

Australian Institute of Criminology
Provides information about child abuse and its associations with crime

Australian Institute of Family Studies

The Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA)
The Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA) aims to improve access to current information and resources in order to assist those committed to working against sexual assault. This site provides a range of links to publications, links and conference information.

Australian Institute of Criminology
The Australian Institute of Criminology is the national focus for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of criminal justice information. The website provides access to catalogues and databases, and information about research projects.

CASA House (Centre Against Sexual Assault)
CASA House provides crisis care for victims/survivors of sexual assault in Victoria. The website has information about the impact of sexual assault on victims/survivors and the myths surrounding sexual assault, current events and action against sexual assault and projects for the public to participate in, and research projects and publications by CASA House.

National Child Protection Clearinghouse
The National Child Protection Clearinghouse is part of the Australian Government's response to child abuse, with the goal of informing policy, practice and research into child abuse prevention. The Clearinghouse operates from the Australian Institute of Family Studies and provides information services to workers in the field. The website provides access to publications and resources on child abuse, including child sexual abuse.

National Crime Prevention
The National Crime Prevention Programme's objectives are to identify and promote innovative ways of reducing and preventing crime and the fear of crime. The website contains information about Australian Government initiatives and programs to reduce crime; publications; media releases and speeches from the Minister of Justice and Customs.

kIDs.ap
A site dedicated to providing information to help eradicate child pornography and the activities of child molesters via the Internet.

Innocence in danger
This site was established in 1999 in response to the recommendations of the UNESCO expert meeting in January 1999 on Child Abuse and the Internet, in order to pursue the objectives of the Action Plan adopted to combat sexual abuse of children.

Men Against Sexual Assault (MASA)
MASA is a group of men committed to ending the sexism in society that leads to sexual assault, through recognising that men must take responsibility for changing a dominant male culture that harms women. The main functions of MASA are social action campaigns and educational services.

National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence (NASASV)
The Association comprises organisations and workers across Australia responsible for the provision of services to victim/survivors of sexual violence. NASASV aims to challenge and attempt to change attitudes, systems and structures that negatively impact on survivors of sexual violence, with the ultimate goal of eliminating sexual violence in the community.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
The NSVRC website is a central clearinghouse for resources and research on sexual violence in the USA. NSVRC aims to strengthen the support system for sexual assault survivors, provide information and assistance for effective interventions in preventing sexual violence, and identify emerging policy issues and research needs.

No To Violence
The Male Family Violence Prevention Association is a peak organisation of individuals and agencies working for the prevention of male family violence. No To Violence activities include services for men wishing to end violent behaviour, training and development for workers in the field, research and information.

SECASA AWARE programs
Working with children and youth up to 18 years. both mandated and non-mandated. Also specific programs for youth and children with intellectual disability and borderline intellect issues. Located in East Bentleigh and Dandenong.

South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault
The site contains information on Child Abuse, Sexual Harrassment & Rape for Children, Family & Friends, Survivors and Workers.

Victorian Community Council Against Violence
The Victorian Community Council Against Violence aims to identify and build on the foundations necessary for the community to be free of violence and provides a link between Government and the community on concerns about violence.

Women's Information (WIRE)
WIRE is a service that provides information, referrals and support to Victorian women on a variety of issues. The website includes information on violence including sexual assault.

WWILD-SVP Service
WWILD-SVP Service is a service that works alongside women with intellectual and learning disabilities in the area of sexual violence prevention. Services provided include support, referral and groups on issues of sexual violence prevention for women with intellectual and learning disabilities; and worker training, resourcing and support.