In the first entry of The REES Community, REES founder Mary Lobson is joined by Camille Schoeffel to learn from her experience advocating for the prevention of sexual violence in Australia and beyond!

Mary and Camille discuss the founding story of The STOP Campaign and Camille’s journey from advocacy to action, what Camille learned in her Churchill Fellowship about how countries around the world address gender-based violence, and how conversations in Australia have led to government action like the establishment of a National Student Ombudsman.

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0:00 – Show introduction

1:07 – Camille’s experience and takeaways from her Churchill Fellowship

9:19 – Origins and impact of The STOP Campaign

13:25 – Storytelling as an initiative to drive awareness

15:43 – The opportunity for innovation around reporting harm

16:33 – What’s next for Camille after The STOP Campaign

20:23 – Establishment of a National Student Ombudsman in Australia

31:07 – Upcoming legislation and action in Australia

35:48 – Strategies for building trust and public education about sexual violence

40:39 – Building connections in Australia between government and higher education

48:18 – Why now is the right time for action and true change