It’s time we talked… young people, pornography and the prevention of violence
Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia is celebrating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. This international campaign starts on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Join us on Thursday 3rd of December from 7.30am-9.00am at the Alice Springs Convention Centre for a breakfast event to explore how pornography is shaping young people’s sexual understandings and experiences and what this means for violence prevention.
Why this conversation is important?
Pornography has become a default sexual educator for many young people. Its influence has serious implications for young people’s ability to negotiate safety and consent in their relationships.
For example, research with over 4700 Australians aged 18-35 has revealed the alarming rates at which young Australians are engaging in sexual strangulation:
- 57% reported being strangled by a partner during sex
- 51% said they had strangled their partner during sex
The study identified pornography as the most significant influence.
Young people need support to navigate this reality. Pornography is a challenging topic but something we can’t ignore.
Maree Crabbe will deliver a presentation on what the research tells us about the influence of pornography, how it reinforces the drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence and what we can do to support young people.
Maree is Director of the Australian violence prevention initiative, It’s time we talked. She is an educator, author, researcher and filmmaker who is passionate about gender-based violence prevention, and about supporting parents, schools, communities and government to address pornography’s influence on children and young people.
Following Maree’s presentation there will be a panel discussion.
The ticket includes a full buffet breakfast.
We encourage all people to join, as everyone has a role to play in addressing gender-based violence.