A 16-year-old's death has exposed widespread sexual strangulation among young Australians. Two recent assault cases in Sydney have raised concerns. Online pornography exposure may be making the practice seem normal.
Why it mattersAlmost 40 per cent of sexual assault victims in Australia are aged 10 to 17. Experts say young people are using pornography instead of getting proper sex education.
AustraliaAustralian schools teach consent curriculum, but programs like Love Bites are expanding to younger ages to address the growing normalisation of dangerous sexual practices among youth.
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