Evidence shows mental illness isn't a reason to doubt women survivors
- Written by Emma Tseris, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Policy Studies, University of Sydney
ShutterstockThis article discusses sexual assault, gendered violence and mental distress.
Over the past week, some media commentary on the rape allegations against federal Attorney-General Christian Porter have used the alleged victim’s history of mental health difficulties to undermine and raise questions about the truth of her claims.
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