Sexual Violence Advocacy and Legal Service

Provides legal assistance and social support for victim-survivors of sexual violence 

Who It Helps

Victim-Survivors of sexual violence before reporting, during an investigation or criminal proceedings and after proceedings including about: 

  • Whether, when and how to report to police
  • Interactions with police and prosecutors
  • Rights and participation during criminal legal processes
  • Requests for, or disclosure of private information and records
  • Financial assistance and compensation including Victims Assist Queensland
  • Safety-related legal options
  • Resortative justice and other justice pathways
  • Related legal issues including family, workplace, privacy, housing or financial issues

What We Provide

  • Queensland wide information line for victim-survivors of sexual violence
  • Legal advice about options and next steps to take
  • Legal representation during an investigation or criminal proceeding and in related civil proceedings (where resources permit)
  • Social support services 
  • Legal information for sexual assault workers   

How It Works

Appointment required 

Operates from Caxton’s Brisbane city office Mon-Fri

Provides in-person, phone and online services 

Uses a multidisciplinary approach with lawyers and social workers collaborating on joint case management where there are complex barriers to getting help

Impact & Outcomes

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Systemic Advocacy

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Funders & Partners

Partners with: 

YFS Legal – provides SVALS services to young people from the age of 10 years and adults in the Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast areas. 

Youth Advocacy Centre – provides the SVALS services to children and young people aged 10 to 17 years across Queensland. YAC will provide Queensland wide telephone legal advice and in person appointments with children and young people from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast and west to Ipswich. 

Aboriginal Family Legal Service Queensland (Maruma-li-mari) provides SVALS services to First Nations peoples in Southwest Queensland, Central Queensland, and the South Burnett areas.

Funded by the Australian Government (Attorney General’s Department)

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