MY DIGNITY SET
Dignity is central to our being, and in our decisions and interactions. We invite you to read the Dignity Set in any sequence. Any book. Any page.
My Dignity - My body is mine is an information and reflection resource about sexualised violence.
This resource is designed to share information and reveal reflections for any person who may be experiencing, or who has experienced sexualised violence, and for anyone who may be responding.
Intimate Dignity is a reflection resource about insights and experiences of intimate dignity and indignity.
This resource reflects on the importance of experiences of intimacy, dignity and sexuality. Experiencing and making meaning of intimate dignity and indignity involves multiple, complex and strategic considerations.
Reproductive Dignity is a reflection resource about insights and experiences of reproductive dignity and indignity.
This resource reveals the importance of reproductive dignity. Experiencing and making meaning of reproductive health, reproductive justice, violence and safety involves multiple, complex and strategic considerations.
A response to reading 'Intimate Dignity'
“I read it over and over, just me and myself. I found it beautiful and reassuring because it validates what people feel and zero finger-pointing. It feels inclusive in how broad the experiences of intimacy can be. I felt accompanied in many ways, it helped me understand my experiences in a new light. I believe many people experience intimate indignity but it is super taboo which makes you so lonely.
You are not in the body of the other, you cannot know. The greyness of experiences, you don't know what a person has been through before being in a relationship with you, let’s be more careful and thoughtful.
It is eye opening… that's why I liked it so much, because it doesn’t define… defining is so unnecessary.
I loved that each experience was given a page because for me it means taking the persons experience with respect and taking them seriously… that their experience is so important that it deserves at least a full page, no matter how few words are in it. I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to read it, without telling him anything about the content, he said yes, he sent me a text after a while: "I'm half way through", another text later: "I'm done". We don't talk about anything, I don't want to, but I know he noticed."
The insights revealed in these resources are not representative of all people, families or communities. Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by violence and abuse. The use of gendered terms reflect the descriptions directly used in the excerpts featured.
Our thanks to every person who contributed insights for the benefit of many.
There are many strategic considerations people have when deciding if, when and how to tell someone about experiences of violence and abuse. We explore more about talk and silences in the booklet talk. You may be thinking about talking to a friend, family member, colleague, manager, service or someone else. Regardless of who you speak with, it is important they understand that your dignity and safety are central to how you live and make decisions. It is important that they follow your lead.
SUPPORT CONTACTS
About the list of support contacts
The list of support contacts includes information about specialist responses to sexualised violence from police, women’s legal services and victim services, and examples of other services. The list is organised in the following order, and replaces any previously published lists/directories hosted on this page.
- Aotearoa (New Zealand) Contacts
- Australia – National Contacts
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- New South Wales (NSW)
- Northern Territory (NT)
- Queensland (QLD)
- South Australia (SA)
- Tasmania (TAS)
- Victoria (VIC)
- Western Australia (WA)
The list of support contacts is not conclusive or exhaustive, and people may choose other options for support.