Mandatory reporting for sexual violence, including child sexual abuse
Webinar 2 Jul, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (AEST)
The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse will discuss mandatory reporting of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Australia for General Practitioners, focusing on legislative requirements, best practice, and trauma informed responses to maintain and enhance patient relationships.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss the prevalence of child sexual abuse within Australia, and how the resources by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse can strengthen responses.
- Define the legal obligations and requirements for mandatory reporting across different jurisdictions in Australia.
- Outline the benefits of the Primary Health Network Family Domestic and Sexual Violence recovery pilot sites for General Practice
Educational Activities
1.0
hours
This event is part of The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. Events in this series are:
Facilitator
Dr Wei-May Su
Chair, RACGP Specific Interests Abuse and Violence in Families
Dr Wei-May Su, is an academic GP and supervisor with specific interests in mental health, complexity, and abuse and violence. She continues part time clinical alongside academic roles. She is Academic Lead (GP), facilitating the multidisciplinary Master of Psychiatric Medicine and the Master of Applied Mental Health Studies at HETI Higher Education, Australia, and is Higher Degree Research Candidate at the Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney Uni on the topic of abuse and violence. She is co-author of the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) Guideline of Abuse and Violence (White Book).
Speakers
Janine Bush
Chief Executive Officer, National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse
Rachel Neil
Executive Director, Knowmore