Intro -- Introduction -- Demographics of Respondents -- Experiencing Homophobic and Transphobic Violence and Harassment Over a Lifetime -- Experiencing Homophobic and Transphobic Violence and Harassment Within the Past Two Years -- Profiles of Perpetrators -- Seeking Help -- The Unreported Incidents of Homophobic and Transphobic Violence and Harassment -- The Police and Police Liaison Officers -- Experiences With the Judicial Process -- Perceptions of Homophobia and Transphobia and Behaviour Modification -- From Despair to Hope: Recommendations.

Based on the largest survey of gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, and queer reactions to violence and harassment ever undertaken in Australia, this book gives voice to the many victims who have suffered in the state once recognised as Australia's most homophobic. It tells of the barriers people face in dealing with the legal system, the reasons why some do not report their experiences , and the complex historical, religious and educational factors affecting the perpetuation of homophobia across the country. Most importantly it provides a roadmap forward for all Australian legislative, policing, and judicial jurisdictions via a wide ranging set of recommendations, from the individual's understanding of their rights and responsibilities, to the responses of police, legal professionals and judicial officers.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.