In 2019 BRISSC ran a 7-week support group on sex and intimacy for survivors, blending feminist and somatic theory and practices. Themes covered included: Somatic safety & embodiment Working with trauma (the ‘resilient edge of resistance’) Triggers Consent & sexual communicationArousal anatomy and orgasm At the end of the group, participants...
BRISSC wishes all survivors a happy and safe holiday season. We acknowledge that this period can be one of the most difficult times of the year. If you require support prior to December 25th - please contact our support line on 3391 2573 (Monday -...
BRISSC is pleased to announced the 'lost in translation art show'.We invite survivors, allies, activists and people who appreciate art, to our community art exhibition, which focuses on women’s stories of resistance and liberation from personal and sociological experiences of sexual violence. The show aims...
BRISSC has made a submission to the Queensland Criminal Code (Consent & Mistake of Fact) & Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. It can be viewed here. ...
BRISSC is a member of the Queensland Sexual Assault Network - a statewide network of 22 sexual violence services. Together, with support from the UQ Pro Bono Centre, we have created a response to the recent QLRC review of consent and mistake of fact defence....
BRISSC phone support is changing! Historically the BRISSC phone line has operated from 9am – 1pm, Monday to Thursday. From the 21st of September 2020, the phone lines will operate from 9am-12pm, Monday to Thursday. The phone line provides emotional support, advocacy, information and referral to women who...
From the 25th of August, 2020 The Queensland Police Service have launched an online form to report sexual assault. This form allows victim/survivors to make FORMAL police reports about sexual assaults online. What you need: - A valid and current personal email address - Authorisation if...
Help BRISSC reform Queensland consent laws! In early 2020 the QLRC (Queensland Law Review Commission) put a call out for submissions to review consent and the ‘mistake of fact defence’ in the Queensland Criminal Code.Over 80 submissions were made, many from sexual violence services. The QLRC...
BRISSC is now commencing face-to-face support & counselling for survivors of sexual violence. To manage the risk of COVID-19 spreading, we ask that you continue with phone / internet counselling if: You have travelled interstate in the last two weeks, or have been asked to quarantine...
BRISSC is thrilled to announce that we have recently collaborated with UQ gender studies to produce a literature review summarising the current research which exists at the intersection of restorative justice and sexual violence. This piece of work highlights the strengths, possibilities and potential limitations of...