University of New South Wales

Offshore detention at high risk of developing PTSD

New research from the University of New South Wales highlights the stark consequences of offshore detention for asylum seekers and refugees. Data shows that people detained offshore have up to a 20 times higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder than those detained onshore or processed in the community. The study indicates that alternative methods …

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Challenges remain for sexual offence victims in court

For 40 years, lawmakers across Australia have advanced legislative reforms to improve the experience of victims in sexual offence trials. While some reforms have been effective, a study undertaken by the University of Wollongong and University of New South Wales found various court procedures still yield negative experiences for complainants. The Wire’s Sameen Arshad found …

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