When a sexual offence occurs, it is mandatory to report this to police. In these circumstances SLSQ takes action by addressing the situation, maintaining preventative measures, and implementing procedures and training to prevent future instances.
Historical sexual assault cases arise through the National Redress Scheme and through legal notification to SLSQ.
Child sexual offence is an offence of a sexual nature committed against a child include:
- Indecent treatment of a child
- Carnal knowledge with or of a child
- Rape
- Incest
- Grooming a child (or their parent or carer)
- Making child exploitation material
- Maintaining a sexual relationship with a child
As of July 2021, it is an offence, under 29BC of the Criminal Code Act 1899 for any adult, including students 18 years or older, not to report sexual offending against a child by another adult to police. Report offences to PoliceLink on 131 444 or if it is an emergency phone Triple Zero 000.
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