This week's news has put sexual assault survivors at risk of 'secondary trauma'. Here's how it happens, and how to cope
- Written by Mary Iliadis, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Deakin University
ShutterstockThe continuing media coverage of rape and sexual assault allegations faced by current and former political figures has put many sexual abuse survivors at risk of being traumatised all over again.
Widespread media attention features near-constant social media updates and extensive commentary. It means many sexual violence survivors are...





