Family Matters article Jun 1999
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Family Matters article Jan 2008
The effectiveness of marriage and relationship education programs.
This article reports on a recent analysis of a large-scale survey in which lower odds of divorce were found to be associated with participation in a pre-marriage education program.
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Practice guide Mar 2014
The exception that proves the rule
This Research Summary demonstrates that female sex offending, although a serious issue, makes up a very small percentage of all sex offences
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Practice guide Apr 2011
The impacts of sexual assault on women
This resource sheet gathers together the findings from a wide range of research into the impacts of sexual assault on adult women
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Practice guide Jun 2005
The law and sexual offences against adults in Australia
Outlines those laws of evidence that have had significant impacts upon procedures in sexual offence trials and on victim-complainants' experiences.
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Family Matters article Dec 1991
The legal system and de facto relationships
The author discusses the background to the Joint Select Committee on Certain Aspects of the Operation and Interpretation of the Family Law Act considering whether to extend the Family Law Act to cover disputes arising out of de facto relationships, and the implications of recognising such disputes.
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Research report Feb 2013
The role of emerging communication technologies in experiences of sexual violence
Investigates how communication technologies facilitate sexual violence against young people and challenges this presents for the justice system
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Practice guide Jul 2013
The role of forensic medical evidence in the prosecution of adult sexual assault
Considers whether forensic medical evidence is associated with positive legal outcomes and the role of forensic medical evidence in key decisions
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Short article Sep 2017
The transition from out-of-home care and offending behaviours
Young people leaving care have specific needs and are at greater risk of contact with the justice system.
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Practice guide Jun 2005
Trafficking in women for sexual exploitation
Review theoretical approaches to trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation, and examines current legislative, policy and services responses.