A new support service in New South Wales will assist victim-survivors of sexual assault through the often overwhelming legal process, addressing the prolonged and emotionally taxing journey many face. One advocate described her own two-year battle to prosecute her former partner, highlighting the frustration of an extended trial and the eventual convictions on multiple charges. The initiative aims to provide guidance and relief for those navigating similar experiences, offering a clearer path toward justice. For those affected by such cases, the service may help ease the burden of legal proceedings.
Exclusive: Dedicated service to support sexual assault victim-survivors as they navigate legal system to open in NSWFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt took Shannon Stokes two years and 11 days to successfully prosecute her former boyfriend for sexual assault and domestic violence offences. The lengthy trial left her feeling as though “there wasn’t going to be an end in sight”.Prosecutors secured convictions on nine of the 11 charges, and he was later sentenced to five years in prison. Continue reading...
