Why do sexual assault survivors face so many barriers to justice?

One in five Australian women has been sexually assaulted

One in five Australian women has been sexually assaulted Source: Getty Images

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Despite the number of sexual assaults, 87 per cent of incidents aren't reported to police, and even fewer reach conviction.

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