Sexual violence prevention framework

The Queensland Government is committed to preventing and responding to all forms of sexual violence. Prevent. Support. Believe. Queensland's framework to address sexual violence (PDF) (or DOCX) (the framework) sets out the government's vision for a Queensland where everyone lives free of the fear, threat or experience of sexual violence.

The framework provides a strong, cohesive and evidence-informed approach to guide government’s work preventing and responding to all forms of sexual violence, including (but not limited to):

• sexual assault and rape
• sexual harassment
• technology-facilitated violence
• youth sexual violence
• child sexual abuse.

The framework identifies priority areas for action and strategies to prevent and respond to all people who experience sexual violence, including men, children and young people. It also recognises that sexual violence is a gendered issue with the majority of victims being women and girls.

Development of the framework was supported by extensive statewide consultation, expert advice provided by the Sexual Violence Prevention Roundtable, and research and analysis of the evidence and relevant developments in other jurisdictions.

Implementation of the framework is supported by comprehensive whole-of-government action plans.

The most recent Second action plan 2023–24 to 2027–28 outlines the Queensland Government’s priority actions relating to sexual violence prevention over 2023–24 to 2027–28. Find out about the initiatives under the Second action plan.

The First action plan 2021–22 (PDF) (or DOCX) outlined the Queensland Government’s priority actions relating to sexual violence prevention in 2021–22. Find out about some of the initiatives delivered under the First action plan, or download the Snapshot of achievements under the First action plan.

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