ARCSHS: Research invitation: LGBTQ+ experiences of forensic evidence collection

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Jun 15, 2026, 10:51:26 AM (7 days ago) Jun 15
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From: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society <arc...@latrobe.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Subject: Research invitation: LGBTQ+ experiences of forensic evidence collection
To: <mikey...@gmail.com>


Our study aims to help improve forensic responses for LGBTQ+ communities.
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Research invitation

Image of a brown paper evidence bag with red 'EVIDENCE' seal tape. Text 'Chain of custody' is visible on the bag.

LGBTQ+ experiences of forensic evidence collection

Our study aims to help support LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual assault, and inform training for health, legal and justice professionals.

We want to interview people who are

  • LGBTQ+
  • Aged 18+ 
  • Living in Australia
  • have accessed (or tried to access) forensic evidence collection following a sexual assault

Post-sexual assault evidence collection experiences of LGBTQ+ victim-survivors are severely under-researched, leaving important gaps in understanding and service delivery. This study aims to identify these gaps and improve the development of culturally safe and inclusive Health–Justice Partnerships.

Findings from this research will help inform training for health, legal, and justice professionals to better support LGBTQ+ survivors.

Interviews will take around 60 minutes and can be conducted in person in Melbourne or Perth, or via Zoom.

I'm interested in being interviewed

If someone you know may find this invitation of interest, please share or forward it on.

For more information, you can view our EOI page, read the Participant Information and Consent Form, or contact lead researcher Dr Jessica Ison at j.i...@latrobe.edu.au

Ethics approval: HEC25470

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Best wishes,

Professor Adam Bourne

Director
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
La Trobe University
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