The sentence handed down in my case has sparked widespread public discussion about whether sentencing for sexual assault in NSW reflects the seriousness of these offences. Thousands of Australians have expressed concern that community-based sentences fail to reflect the gravity of sexual assault and undermine confidence in the justice system.

This petition calls on the NSW Government to reform sentencing laws so that imprisonment is the ordinary outcome for sexual assault convictions, with wholly non-custodial sentences reserved only for truly exceptional circumstances.

This reform would better reflect the seriousness of sexual assault, strengthen public confidence in the justice system, and help ensure that sentencing appropriately recognises the profound impact these offences have on victim-survivors and the wider community.

Together, we can turn public concern into meaningful reform. Please sign and share this petition, contact your local NSW MP, and follow The Echo Campaign as we continue advocating for a justice system that better reflects the seriousness of sexual assault and the experiences of victim-survivors.

While this petition focuses on sentencing reform, my case also raised broader questions about the way victims are supported throughout the criminal justice process. The Echo Campaign will continue advocating for improvements across the justice system, including issues beyond sentencing, as part of our broader reform agenda.

Image courtesy of The Sydney Morning Herald. Photograph by Janie Barrett. Used with Permission. 

The Sydney Morning Herald – Feature on Anastasia's Story​

The Sydney Morning Herald - Feature on Sentencing Outcomes​

The Sydney Morning Herald – Editorial​

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