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Sexual harm in Southland Survey
1.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
2.
What is your ethnicity?
New Zealand European
Māori
Samoan
Cook Islands Māori
Tongan
Niuean
Chinese
Indian
Other (please specify)
3.
What pronouns do you prefer?
He/him
She/her
They/them
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
4.
What best describes your gender?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
5.
Where in Southland do you live?
Invercargill
Fiordland
Stewart Island
The Catlins
Gore District
Bluff
Northern Southland
Central Southland
Western Southland
Other (please specify)
6.
How many support services are you aware of in Southland?
1-2
3-6
7-10
11+
7.
What social media app do you use the most?
TikTok
Instagram
Facebook
Snapchat
Other (please specify)
8.
Do you know any information about online safety?
Yes
No
9.
If yes, what do you already know? (Put N/A if it does not apply)
10.
If no, is there anything you would like to know? (Put N/A if it does not apply)
11.
How can public areas in Southland be enhanced to create a greater sense of safety for individuals?
12.
On a scale of 1-10 (1 being unsafe and 10 being very safe), how do you feel in Southland during the daytime?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
13.
On a scale of 1-10 (1 being unsafe and 10 being very safe), how do you feel in Southland during the nighttime?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14.
On a scale of 1-10 (1 being unsafe and 10 being very safe), how do you feel about walking alone at night in Southland?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15.
On a scale of 1-10 (1 being unsafe and 10 being very safe), how do you feel in Southland nightlife (e.g. bars, pubs)?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
16.
What do you think needs to be included in sexual harm prevention workshops?
17.
What do you think needs to be included in sexual harm prevention workshops to fit with your culture? (please specify culture in answer)
18.
What do you think needs to be included in the sexual health curriculum in schools?
19.
Have you ever received information or education about sexual harm prevention and health promotion? (Select all that apply)
Yes, through school or educational institutions
Yes, through healthcare providers
Yes, through online resources or social media
No, I haven't
20.
How familiar are you with the concept of consent?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not very familiar
Not familiar at all
21.
What measures do you think are the most effective in promoting sexual harm prevention and health? (Select all that apply)
Comprehensive sex education in schools
Public awareness campaigns
Community-based initiatives and support programs
Strengthening laws and legal consequences for offenders
Other (please specify)
22.
How comfortable do you feel discussing issues related to sexual harm prevention and health promotion with others?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Neutral
Somewhat uncomfortable
Very uncomfortable
23.
How likely are you to seek help or support if you or someone you know experiences sexual harm?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Neutral
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
24.
Have you ever been educated or informed about the process of reporting to the Police and the court process in relation to sexual harm?
Yes
No
25.
If you answered "yes" to the previous questions, please indicate the source(s) of your education/information (Select all that apply):
School or educational institution
Community organisations
Law enforcement agencies
Online resources or social media
Other (please specify)
26.
On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not confident at all and 10 being very confident), how confident do you feel in your knowledge of the reporting and court process of sexual harm?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
27.
What factors do you believe would encourage survivors of sexual harm to report incidents to the Police? (Select all that apply):
Improved support and services for survivors within the criminal justice system
Increased trust in law enforcement agencies
Clear information on the reporting and court process and available resources
Reduced stigma and victim-blaming
Other (please specify)
28.
How confident do you feel in your ability to recognise signs of sexual harm?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral
Somewhat lacking confidence
Not at all confident
29.
How confident do you feel in your ability to intervene as a bystander in situations where someone may be at risk of experiencing harm or harassment?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral
Somewhat lacking confidence
Not at all confident
30.
Have you ever received training or education on how to respond to disclosures of sexual harm?
Yes
No
31.
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate the type(s) of training or education you have received (Select all that apply)
Formal education (e.g., workshops, courses, seminars)
Workplace training
Community training programs
Online training or resources
None
Other (please specify)
32.
If people are in an unsafe home environment, what are ways we could make information more easily accessible to them?
33.
If you are a survivor of sexual harm or have had someone close to you experience sexual harm, what impact has it had on you/them? (Put N/A if it does not apply)
34.
Have you experienced sexual harm?
Yes
No
Unsure
35.
Which form of sexual harm have you experienced? (Select all that apply)
Assault (physical abuse, violence etc.)
Sexual assault
Rape
Domestic violence
None
Other (please specify)
36.
Which specific type of sexual harm have you experienced? (Select all that apply)
Catcalling/whistling
Unwanted touching (groping/grabbing etc.)
Verbal abuse
Being followed
Public indecency (being flashed etc.)
Drink spiking
Other (please specify)
37.
How often have you experienced sexual harm?
Daily
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
Every weekend (i.e. when going to a bar or pub)
1-2 times a month
3-5 times a month
Almost never
38.
Do you believe sexual harm has increased in Southland?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Not really
39.
Do you think there needs to be a change in Southlands culture? (in regards to awareness, addressing issues etc.).
Somewhat
Yes
Not really
No
40.
If somewhat or yes, what changes do you think need to be made? (Put N/A if it does not apply)
41.
If you have any suggestions for Southland Help on services, support or otherwise, please leave them below.
