ACSVAW has published a study focusing on victimisation experiences related to "Non-Consensual Condom Removal" (NCCR), commonly known as 'stealthing'. The research reveals that the responding public broadly considers NCCR a violation of informed consent. It also found that victims come from diverse sexual and gender backgrounds. However, both current community and institutional systems fail to adequately acknowledge victims' experiences, creating significant hurdles when seeking help. The Association urges the authorities to expedite the reform of sexual offence laws to explicitly strengthen protections without gender distinction, and to urgently improve the responsiveness of emergency medical support services for victim-survivors.
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