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Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins drive surge in calls to helplines and counselling, say experts
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AprApril 2021 at 5:11am
Despite a steep rise in calls for support, many victims still worry their experiences will not be taken seriously or they will face repercussions.
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A Queensland sexual assault helpline has recorded a staggering increase in calls over two months amid the national conversation about sexual assault.
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Converge International s Cate Page says the national conversation is encouraging women to come forward
DVConnect s Beck O Connor says one in five women and one in 20 men experience sexual assault from the age of 15