Vic: Survey to find prevalence of drug-induced sexual assault
Victorians will be asked to volunteer their experience of drink-spiking leading tosexual assaults in a survey.
Victoria Police and officials from the state's Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)say the survey is designed to give a better picture of the prevalence of such attacks.
The survey includes a brochure listing options for people who have been victims ofdrink-spiking and details of support organisations.
Victoria Police chief commissioner CHRISTINE NIXON says drink-spiking is a seriousproblem that can have a long-term effect on the whole community.
Chief Commissioner NIXON says the more information available on the issue, the morepolice can do about preventing it.
CASA House's MARG D'ARCY says it's important victims of crime know they have rightsto access support services and information about their legal and medical options.
The pilot will run for six to 12 months.
AAP RTV alm/gfr/rsm
KEYWORD: SPIKING (MELBOURNE)
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