Sexual Violence
Rights and Ownership Over the Female Body
From crotch-less bloomers and women’s fashion in the late 19th century to contraception, menstruation and abortion. Episode Four of Beyond Kate explores the politics and double standards around the… Audio
Should Jesus be recognised as a victim of sexual assault?
Should Jesus be recognised as a victim of sexual violence? Theologian David Tombs from the University of Otago thinks so. Audio
Sexual violence in NZ: 'We can be rid of it'
Every instance of sexual violence is preventable. Our society has a long way to go before we are rid of this problem, but we can be rid of it, writes Fiona McNamara.
Pilot halves court time for sexual violence cases
A pilot programme to speed up justice for victims of sexual violence has found case times have been halved, in just one year of the two year programme. That means reducing delay and uncertainty for… Audio
'No point' in reporting sexual violence, students say
A report on sexual violence among students reveals many victims are not reporting their experiences to their tertiary institution.
Report - many victims don't understand they've suffered abuse
Ground breaking report on sexual violence suffered by students has found many do not understand what they've suffered is abuse. Audio
Talk about the awkward stuff - Chief Censor
The latest research from the office of the chief censor shows teens are learning about sexual violence from media they are consuming on-line without parental knowledge or input. This is shaping their… Audio
Terminally ill man jailed on sexual violation charges
A terminally ill man has been sent to prison for just under five years on a list of sexual violation and indecency charges.
Police videos could help more people come forward - advocates
A new series of online videos that explain what happens when you go to the police to report a sexual assault could encourage more people to come forward, advocates for sexual assault survivors say.
Police release YouTube videos on reporting sexual assault
Police are attempting to debunk myths around reporting sexual assault, using new online videos. Video
Teen show should be praised for nuanced version of 'no'
Opinion - Sexual Abuse Prevention Network educator Karin McCracken was braced to hate Netflix show 13 Reasons Why, but found it got a lot of things right - at least on issues of consent.
Supreme Court upholds 'sexsomnia' rape conviction
A convicted rapist who claimed he should have not been found guilty because his actions were carried out while he was asleep has had his legal appeal rejected.
Wellington College rape comments apology doesn't mention women
Two Wellington students who posted comments encouraging people to rape drunk, unconscious girls don't seem to understand the harm they have done, a sexual violence specialist says. Audio
Wellington College students suspended for rape comments
Two students who posted online about having sex with unconscious girls have been suspended for five days.
Sexual violence double-standards need to go
Opinion - Police should investigate threats by boys to run over female students who organised a protest against rape culture, writes Catriona MacLennan.
Rape Crisis will risk funding to keep data private
Rape Crisis will not accept funding contracts from the Ministry of Social Development if it is required to hand over clients' private details, the service says. Audio
Migrants take contraceptives in expectation of being raped
Rape is so commonplace on some refugees and migrants' journeys that they take contraceptive pills before travelling to avoid becoming pregnant, a researcher has found.
No sexual violence survivor is an island
Opinion - Two sisters' courageous decision to help other sexual violence survivors is a reminder that support is out there, writes Eleanor Butterworth.
Sisters waive right to name suppression to help sex abuse survivors
Two Auckland sisters have waived their right to anonymity so they can name their stepfather who sexually abused them.
Former wrestler jailed on historical sex charges
A former wrestler jailed for abducting and raping a woman in her home in 1994 has been described in court as a narcissist and a predator.
