The trauma the NSW legal system forces on sexual assault victims
Sydney Morning Herald Editorial
The Herald’s View
Published by The Sydney Morning Herald following its feature on Anastasia Treharne, this editorial reflects on the broader implications of her experience for Australia's justice system. It calls for greater accountability, trauma-informed practices, and meaningful reform to improve outcomes for victim-survivors.
The editorial reinforces the principles at the heart of The Echo Campaign, highlighting the importance of systemic change that recognises trauma, restores confidence in the justice system, and places the experiences of victim-survivors at the centre of reform.