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.

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