Shannon felt a ‘sense of doom’ as she sought justice for sexual assault. A new NSW program hopes to alleviate that

Shannon Stokes' trial to prosecute her former boyfriend for sexual assault and domestic violence offences lasted two years and 11 days. She felt as though "there wasn't going to be an end in sight" during the lengthy process. Her former boyfriend was convicted of nine out of 11 charges and sentenced to five years in prison.

A new program in NSW aims to support sexual assault victim-survivors as they navigate the legal system.

The program is a dedicated service to support those who have experienced sexual assault.

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