Sexual Violence Prevention & the Power of Sex Education with Katrina Marson
“Sexual well-being should be the baseline we are aiming for when we are talking about Comprehensive Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), and sexual violence prevention is supplementary to that.”
Join Maddy as she chats with author and researcher Katrina Marson to unpack the power of sex education. Katrina reflects on her work as a criminal lawyer specialising in sexual offenses and shares how her research on the implementation of relationships and sexuality education overseas on a 2019 Churchill Fellowship, has shaped her advocacy of RSE as a human right.
This episode explores how the power of a whole-of-community approach, is crucial in preventing sexual violence and supporting sexual wellbeing, overall health and self-determination.
This episode was recorded in October 2025
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual assault, sexual violence and child sexual abuse.
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References
Legitimate Sexpectations: the power of sex-ed
Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama
Sexual Assault Support Service in Tasmania
World Association of Sexual Health Congress
Why consent education isn't enough | Katrina Marson | TEDxBrisbane
The Child Abuse Royal Commission
Bloom Ed (a hub of resources including for advocacy)
Talk Soon, Talk Often (guide for parents)
SECCA (sexuality education and disability)
Mooditj (sexual health program for young Aboriginal people)
Sex and Ethics by Moira Carmody
The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent By Betty Martin
UNESCO Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education: an evidence informed approach
Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee
LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers
Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from Sticky Q’s
Communicative Approach to Consent with Dr Joy Townsend
TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose
Credits
Host: Maddy Stratten
Guest: Katrina Marson
Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson
Editing: Winnie Adamson
Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
