It Does Matter

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Non-contact sexual offences

The ‘It Does Matter’ campaign aims to educate and empower victims to report non-contact sexual offences.

Non-contact sexual offences include things such as exposure, voyeurism, catcalling, upskirting, spiking and stalking.

These offences have been overlooked as a form of violence against women and girls and are sadly often not considered serious enough to report by victims.

It Does Matter:

Speak up, stand together, stay safe
Non-contact sexual offences include, but are not limited to; exposure, voyeurism, up-skirting, spiking and cat calling.
We want to make it clear: it is serious and it does matter
Together, we can make a difference

There are sexual predators who have histories where their offending begins as non-contact sexual offences and escalates as their confidence builds and their need for gratification grows.

Non-contact sexual offences, have overlooked as a form of violence against women and girls, but it’s time to change that.

If you report a non-contact sexual offence to the police, it will provide intelligence that will help us understand patterns of offending and assist with locating those that commit these crimes and help bring them to justice. It really does matter.

Reporting non-contact sexual offences is using your voice and actions to drive change and create a safer environment for everyone.
Together, we can shift the culture and challenge non-contact sexual offences, where safe to do so. and create a community where we stand up to these behaviours.
Break the silence – reporting non-contact offences is key to making change.
Your feelings matter, your actions matter, your safety matters.

We urge you to get help and support if you or someone you know has been the victim of rape, sexual assault or another sexual offence.

We won't judge you, we'll treat you with sensitivity and respect and we'll always put your health and wellbeing first.