I am a criminal lawyer, author & researcher

I advocate for universal access to comprehensive sex-ed: to promise young people a future where their sexual experiences will be free from violence, and their sexual wellbeing safeguarded.

Highlights

I have been researching and advocating for comprehensive relationships and sexuality education for a decade.
I practiced as a lawyer in the criminal justice system for the same decade, particularly in sexual offences.
I completed an international Churchill Fellowship in 2019, researching the implementation of comprehensive relationships and sexuality education as a means of safeguarding sexual wellbeing – in countries that do it well.
In 2022 I published my first book – Legitimate Sexpectations: the power of sex-ed

I delivered a TEDx Talk on the power of relationships and sexuality education in Brisbane, Australia in 2022.
I regularly write and speak publicly about my research, and am often sought for comment or to deliver addresses.
I was appointed a member of the Australian Government Respectful Relationships Education Expert Working Group in 2023.
I was the lead for primary prevention projects at Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy, and am continuing my research in a PhD at Swinburne University.

MY BOOK

LEGITIMATE SEXPECTATIONS: THE POWER OF SEX-ED

‘Urgent, clear, and pragmatic. This book will help you cut through the chaos and confusion swirling around the “consent” conversation right now. It’s required reading — especially for parents and teachers — but I think young people will get a lot out of it too. From the classroom to the courtroom, Marson has heard and seen it all, and has crafted a fantastic resource that anyone can read and understand. It’s a rallying cry for us to stop failing our young people. It’s a beacon of hope for a brighter, safer, better future for all.’

BRI LEE, AUTHOR OF EGGSHELL SKULL

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WATCH MY TEDX TALK

‘Why consent education isn’t enough’

Why am I not sold on consent education?
What is sexual wellbeing?
What can we promise young people?

My TEDxTalk is live.
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ADVOCATE FOR RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUALITY EDUCATION

Looking to a world where we act on the evidence and ensure all young people have access to the information and education they need – that they deserve – to lead fulfilling lives.

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Crikey @crikey_news ·

8 Dec

The head of Catholic Education Tasmania has argued that sexual consent education in schools is amoral and potentially harmful. Yet as @Marson_Katrina writes, many may consider such education as consistent with Catholic teachings.

CONTACT

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katrina.marson@gmail.com