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Over 20% of Australian adults admit to committing sexual violence

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A study of more than 5,000 anonymous Australians found more than one in five admitted to perpetrating acts of sexual violence since the age of 18. Domestic violence service providers say the findings of the Australian Institute of Criminology reflects an uncomfortable reality that must be addressed.
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