Description
The ANZSOC Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence and Abuse Thematic Group brings together scholars, practitioners, along with those working in policy and advocacy to contribute towards building an evidence-base to better understand, prevent and respond to sexual violence and abuse. We promote inter-disciplinary research in sexual violence and abuse focused on, but not limited to: onset and pathways; harmful sexual behaviour; adult perpetrated offences; prevention strategies; diverse populations and contexts; criminal justice system responses; rehabilitation and reintegration; and desistance.
Aims and Objectives
- Advocate for a public health approach to combatting sexual violence and abuse within our communities.
- Encourage communication and strengthen partnerships in the field through bringing together a network of scholars, practitioners, and those working in policy and advocacy.
- Promote innovative research and study in the field of sexual violence and abuse.
- Promote the dissemination of theoretical and applied research into sexual violence and abuse.
- Facilitate ANZSOC conference streams relating to sexual violence and abuse
Convenors
Professor Kelly Richards, Queensland University of Technology
Dr Bridget Weir, Queensland University of Technology
Ms Madeleine Bennett, Queensland University of Technology
Understanding, preventing and responding to sexual violence and abuse
Membership List:
Last updated February 2026
- Lorana Bartels, University of Canberra
- Jordan Bowyer, QUT
- Clare Farmer, Deakin University
- Michael Guerzoni, University of Tasmania
- Gemma Hamilton, RMIT
- Danielle Harris, Griffith University
- Jessica Lockitch, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Nadine McKillop, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Emily Moir, University of the Sunshine Coast
- April Murphy, Deakin University
- Bricklyn Priebe, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Susan Rayment-McHugh, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Carol Ronken, Bravehearts
- Victor Taumoepeau, University of Auckland