Report
Gender, technology and trafficking in persons: women’s experiences of forced criminality in South‑East Asia’s cyber‑scam centres
Over the past decade, cyber-scam centres dedicated to running online scams at a massive scale have proliferated across areas of South-East Asia. These centres themselves have become sites of significant exploitation. This research sought to understand women and girls’ experiences of trafficking into cyber-scam centres for forced criminality in the South East Asian region.
Report
Disengagement from online misogynistic incel communities and its implications for attitudes to gendered violence
Online communities of ‘incels’ (involuntary celibates) have become synonymous with the promotion of misogyny and violence against women. This study used a qualitative survey of self-identified former incels to determine motivations for disengagement, strategies to facilitate disengagement, and whether and how their attitudes towards violence against women changed with disengagement.
Report
The relationship between pornography use and sexual violence in Australian men
Concerns have been raised regarding pornography’s influence on sexual violence, particularly among men. Questions remain regarding the strength of this association, including among Australian men, and its underlying mechanisms. The study provides valuable information to inform measures to prevent and counteract any potential negative impacts of violent pornography on sexual behaviour.
Evaluation
Restorative justice conferencing for domestic and family violence and sexual violence
Understood to be the first publicly available process and outcome evaluation of a restorative justice program for both domestic family violence and sexual violence in Australia. The evaluation examined the barriers to delivery, activities delivered and outcomes associated with participation. It provides 10 recommendations with insights and lessons for future programs.
Briefing paper
Routine online activities and vulnerability to dating app facilitated sexual violence
This study examines factors associated with dating app facilitated sexual violence finding that online dating platforms facilitate a high prevalence of sexual harassment, aggression and violence. It recommends dating platforms implement robust safety features and reporting mechanisms to mitigate the risks. The study also emphasises the need for broader societal approaches addressing the root causes...