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S2 Ep 4 - Identifying and responding to sexual assault

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Sisters in Law - CAWLS

Hosted by lawyers from the Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) in Mparntwe/ Alice Springs, Sisters in Law provides information about the  
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In this episode, CAWLS host Sophie Quinn interviews Christa Bartjen-Westermann, former Manager of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Central Australia. Sophie and Christa (?) explore understandings of sexual assault, discuss the barriers to reporting sexual assault and introduce best practice responses to disclosures including engaging with sexual assault services available in Central Australia.

SARC provides a range of services including counselling to both adults and children who may have experienced (recently or many years ago) any form of sexual assault. Sexual assault can range from verbal harassment; unwanted touching or exhibitionism, to a violent attack.

SARC Web site: http://www.health.nt.gov.au/sexual_assault_services/

Phone Number: (08) 8955 4500

Email: alicespringssarc@nt.gov.au

This episode features local music: 'Rise' by Bambadino and 'Down In Doubt' by Georgia Aden.

Please note, Sisters in Law is designed and intended to provide general information current at the time of publication, for informational purposes only. The contents do not constitute legal advice. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any particular matters you may have.  Reach us at cawls.org.au/contact/

Produced in partnership with 8CCC Community Radio.

Sisters In Law Season Two has been made possible through the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au

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