Consent is an agreement

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Victoria Police issued a media release last week outlining that all sex offences and child abuse are serious, and everyone is entitled to protection under the law.

“We will always respond to reports, irrespective how long ago the incident occurred. It is never too late to report,” the release read.

Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity.

In Victoria, the law says both parties must freely agree to the sexual act for there to be consent.

Consent can be withdrawn at any time, for any reason, including no reason.

Did you know?

There are circumstances in which someone is automatically considered as unable to give consent.

These include where someone is:

– drunk or drug affected

– mistaken about the identity of the other person

– asleep or unconscious

– unable to understand the sexual nature of what is happening.

Consent can also be withdrawn at any time.

It is never too late to make a report.

Victoria Police have dedicated specialist detectives who investigate all forms of sexual offences.

To make a report, contact your local police station of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT).

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link

https://issuu.com/themooraboolnews/docs/mn_2022-04-12/7

in the 12 April 2022 edition
OR
pick up a paper around your town.