RLC in the media

With conviction rates of just 2%, it is clear the justice system is failing victims of sexual assault.

A good escape plan can protect individuals from being further abused financially after they break free. Ellen Whinnett and Anthony Keane report for Newscorp

RLC is calling on the NSW Police to release internal operating procedures on steps to apply when beginning an investigation into an alleged sexual assault. Lola Forester reports for Blackchat.

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) has appointed Katherine McKernan to lead the organisation as CEO.

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is calling on the NSW Police to release its internal operating procedures on steps to apply when beginning an investigation into an alleged sexual assault. Kerry Smith reports for Green Left Weekly.

Advocates fear the federal government plan to wind back responsible lending laws will “perpetuate abuse” of domestic violence survivors, potentially locking them into poverty and even physical harm. Matthew Elmas and Josh Butler report for The New Daily

RLC employment lawyer, Sharmilla Bargon discusses sexual harassment at work, calling for a paradigm shift that holds employers, not victims, to account. SBS The Feed reports.

A recent 150 page report was released by the LECC into NSW Police strip searches of young people in Sydney.

The Attorney General, Mark Speakman has rejected calls to require police to hand over body-worn video footage.

Some emergencies happen quietly as Redfern Legal Centre’s financial abuse solicitor Jasmine Opdam knows all too well.