Young people seeking help for sexual assault: A question-and-answer online environment

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Webber, Ruth and Wilmot, Julie. (2013). Young people seeking help for sexual assault: A question-and-answer online environment. Youth Studies Australia. 32(2), pp. 30 - 38.

Authors	Webber, Ruth and Wilmot, Julie
Abstract	Somazone is an Australian website developed and monitored by the Australian Drug Foundation and designed to assist young people 'to ask questions, share stories and get help for mental health issues, sexual health, relationships, abuse, body image, and drug use' (Australian Drug Foundation 2013). This paper reports on 23 "stories" about sexual assault written by 'Posters' and accompanying feedback provided by 'Commenters' (n = 155) that were posted on the Somazone website during a two-year period. Almost half of Posters disclosed a rape. Commenters provided validation, interpretation and advice to Posters in response to posted stories. The feedback was generally positive but some criticised Posters for being naïve, passive or sexually permissive. Twenty-one Commenters self-disclosed in response to stories. The 'Stories' section of Somazone provides an opportunity for young people to understand their experiences, but may benefit from the feedback of a trained counsellor.
Year	2013
Journal	Youth Studies Australia
Journal citation	32 (2), pp. 30 - 38
ISSN	1038-2569
Scopus EID	2-s2.0-84881619518
Web address (URL)	https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=88867013&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Page range	30 - 38
Research Group	School of Arts

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