A new report has revealed 'shocking' statistics about 16 to 19-year-old Australians' experiences of sexual harassment, prompting calls for more action.
Over half of Australian teens aged between 16 and 19 — including almost two-thirds of young women — have experienced sexual harassment, according to a national study for this age group. The rates of sexual harassment over a 12-month period were proportionately higher than those reported in national surveys capturing Australians aged 18 and over and came from a range of settings — from clubs and parties to places of study.
She said it "validates long-held observations from our clients and the wider community that part of growing up in Australia includes a significant risk of sexual violence, particularly for young women and people of diverse gender expressions". "While its findings are unsurprising, they underscore the pressing need for Australian governments, industries, and communities to confront and address sexual violence," Bevan said.
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