Report
Community Views on Rape and Sexual Assault Sentencing: Final Report
University of the Sunshine Coast
2024
Abstract
Rape and sexual assault offending are a prevalent community issue. Sexual violence causes long-lasting, detrimental effects to victim-survivors and the broader community. Given the significant harm caused by sexual offending, and the high level of victim-survivor experiences within the public, the Queensland community is particularly invested in the outcomes of rape and sexual assault cases. Sentencing of rape and sexual assault offences is one legal response to address sexual violence in the community. There is a clear need for an alignment between the criminal justice system and the Queensland community’s views to ensure sentencing is perceived as reliable and reflects public sentiment.
Details
- Title
- Community Views on Rape and Sexual Assault Sentencing: Final Report
- Authors
- Dominique Moritz (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention UnitAshley Pearson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyDale Mitchell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
- Publication details
- 67 pages
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2024
- Grant note
- Funding from Department of Justice and Attorney General.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991103045902621
- Output Type
- Report
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