A victim's pathway, for survivors of sexual violence

The Office of the Victims' Commissioner
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This podcast is hosted by respected journalist Kay McGrath OAM. Join Kay as she talks to experts about your rights as a victim-survivor and what supports are available. Kay then gently steps through the criminal justice process, which you can listen to at your own pace. You will hear from experienced, trauma-informed people working to support survivors, including: - VictimConnect - Victim Assist Queensland - Forensic Medicine Queensland, Queensland Health - Queensland Police Service - The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions - The Chief Judge, His Honour Brian Devereaux - The Victims Register, Queensland Corrective Services. 5 podcast episodes are available: - after experiencing sexual violence - presenting at a hospital - reporting sexual violence to Police - the criminal justice process - your rights after an offender is sentenced. The podcast can be listened to on its own, or while using the Victim Pathways - a self-paced online resource which shines a light on what to expect if you have been hurt by sexual violence. Before listening, please be aware: - The content does contain references to sexual violence. - The content is not suitable to listen around children. - Support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. Contact the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120, available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm (in Queensland).

Episodes

  1. 09/08/2024

    Episode 5 - if the offender is sentenced in Queensland

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence. This is the final episode of 5, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner. It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Letitia from the Victims Register, in Queensland Corrective Services. It is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time. The fifth, and final episode in this series, talks about: what the Victims Register iswho can apply to be on the Victims Registerwhat information you will get if you are on the Victims Register Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence: the podcast contains references to sexual violencethe podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queenslandthe podcast is not suitable to listen to around children. Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.  Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast: Victims register, Queensland Corrective Services on 1800 098 098.

    Episode 5 - if the offender is sentenced in Queensland

  2. 09/08/2024

    Episode 4 - going to court in Queensland

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence. This is episode 4, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner. It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Liz from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Queensland’s Chief Judge for the District Court, the Honourable Brian Deveraux. It is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time. The fourth episode talks about: what happens if the person who hurt you is chargedinformation about the different courts in Queenslandwhat happens if your case goes to trialwhat happens in courtwhat is the role of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions?what is the role of a magistrate, a judge and a justice? Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence: the podcast contains references to sexual violencethe podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queenslandthe podcast is not suitable to listen to around children. Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.  Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on 1800 673 428.

    Episode 4 - going to court in Queensland

  3. 09/08/2024

    Episode 3 - reporting sexual violence to Police in Queensland

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence. This is episode 3, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner. It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Senior Detective Zoe from Queensland Police. It is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time. The third episode talks about: types of reporting to Police  what happens when you report to Policewhat happens if the sexual violence is investigated by Policehow you will be supported through this process. Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence: the podcast contains references to sexual violencethe podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queenslandthe podcast is not suitable to listen to around children. Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.  Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast: Policelink on 131 444

    Episode 3 - reporting sexual violence to Police in Queensland

  4. 09/08/2024

    Episode 2 - presenting at a Queensland hospital

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence. This is episode 2, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner. It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with Dr Natalie and Dr Samantha from Forensic Medicine Queensland. It is a safe and easy-to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time. The second episode talks about: presenting at hospital if you have experienced sexual violence   types of sexual violence including rapewhat evidence means in the context of a sexual violencethe process of collecting evidencehow you will be supported through this process. Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes information about confronting topics like rape and domestic violence: the podcast contains references to sexual violencethe podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queenslandthe podcast is not suitable to listen to around children. Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.  Contact details of the organisation included in this podcast: Forensic Medicine Queensland on 07 3722 1300.

    Episode 2 - presenting at a Queensland hospital

  5. 09/08/2024

    Episode 1 - you have experienced sexual violence in Queensland

    This series, Victim Pathways, provides information and support to adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queensland, or people who support victims of sexual violence. This is episode 1, in a series of 5 episodes, developed by the Office of the Victims' Commissioner. It is hosted by Australian Journalist and victim advocate Kay McGrath OAM in collaboration with VictimConnect and Victim Assist Queensland and is a safe and easy- to-understand resource that can be accessed at any time. The first episode talks about: what is sexual violencehealthy relationships and consenthow you might feelwho you can talk tohow to access support. Before listening to this episode, please be aware that this podcast includes confronting topics like rape and domestic violence: the podcast contains references to sexual violencethe podcast is for adults who have experienced sexual violence in Queenslandthe podcast is not suitable to listen to around children Remember, support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. You can call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 who are available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm.  Contact details of the organisations included in this podcast: Victim Assist Queensland on 1300 546 587VictimConnect on 1300 318 940DVConnect on 1800 811 811.

    Episode 1 - you have experienced sexual violence in Queensland
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This podcast is hosted by respected journalist Kay McGrath OAM. Join Kay as she talks to experts about your rights as a victim-survivor and what supports are available. Kay then gently steps through the criminal justice process, which you can listen to at your own pace. You will hear from experienced, trauma-informed people working to support survivors, including: - VictimConnect - Victim Assist Queensland - Forensic Medicine Queensland, Queensland Health - Queensland Police Service - The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions - The Chief Judge, His Honour Brian Devereaux - The Victims Register, Queensland Corrective Services. 5 podcast episodes are available: - after experiencing sexual violence - presenting at a hospital - reporting sexual violence to Police - the criminal justice process - your rights after an offender is sentenced. The podcast can be listened to on its own, or while using the Victim Pathways - a self-paced online resource which shines a light on what to expect if you have been hurt by sexual violence. Before listening, please be aware: - The content does contain references to sexual violence. - The content is not suitable to listen around children. - Support is available if you find the content of the podcast upsetting. Contact the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120, available 7 days a week between 7:30am – 11:30pm (in Queensland).

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