Media releases Archives - Jesuit Social Services

New eSafety report shows tech companies need to do much more to disrupt and prevent child sexual abuse
- 5 February 2026
Jesuit Social Services commends eSafety on its new transparency report, which makes it clear that some of the world’s biggest tech companies must do more to disrupt the access to and sharing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and ensure their platforms keep children safe.
Governments must act on Lilie James Coronial Inquest findings: experts respond
- 27 November 2025
The NSW State Coroner’s Inquest findings into the killing of Lilie James, 21, and the death of Paul Thijssen, 24, released today, identify important opportunities for prevention and early intervention efforts to address coercive control and improve safety among young Australians.
Data supports urgent need to build healthy masculinities
- 24 November 2025
The NSW Man Box 2025 report sheds light on how male attitudes towards masculinity influence domestic, family and sexual violence.
Teen boys who most strongly support rigid views about masculinity are more likely to cause harm to themselves and others
- 6 November 2025
A landmark new report released by The Men’s Project at Jesuit Social Services today finds that many young people across Australia identify significant pressure on boys to adhere to rigid, restrictive ideas about masculinity.
New Federal funding will support child safety: Jesuit Social Services
- 21 August 2025
Jesuit Social Services has received funding from the Australian Government to establish and deliver an expanded child sexual abuse prevention service which includes a free and anonymous helpline, website and online self-help resources for adults who are concerned about their own or someone else’s sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviour towards children. The service will work…
Federal Budget a missed opportunity for national leadership on youth justice
- 27 March 2025
The 2025-26 Federal Budget represents a missed opportunity for the Federal Government to show national leadership on youth justice at a time when many states and territories are shunning the evidence of what works in preventing crime.
Links between pornography and gender based violence must be addressed
- 25 March 2025
More research is needed to better understand links between the consumption of pornography and harmful attitudes and behaviours in men and boys, harmful sexual behaviour in young people, and child sexual abuse, in order to ultimately prevent violence and abuse from occurring, says Jesuit Social Services.
State Budget must prioritise funding of early intervention support to help Victorians to flourish
- 14 March 2025
The Victorian Government’s 2025-26 State Budget must prioritise the funding, or re-funding, of critical services that support marginalised people and communities to flourish.
More research, targeted interventions needed for Australians to live free from violence
- 4 March 2025
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the statement released yesterday by Australian Commonwealth Commissioners and Ambassadors, saying ‘no more’ to violence in our communities.
Federal Budget must protect nation's children, says Jesuit Social Services
- 5 February 2025
Jesuit Social Services has called on the Federal Government to appoint a Minister for Children and invest in evidence-backed intervention to reduce family violence, child sexual abuse, and address failing youth justice systems.

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Jesuit Social Services 2026 Annual Dinner