Women's Rights in Russia: Training Non- Lawyers to Represent Victims of Domestic Violence

Identifying the Barriers to Women's Agency in Domestic Violence: The Tensions between Women's Personal Experiences and Systemic Responses

Despite advances in knowledge and understanding about the impacts of domestic violence on women's lives, global research on violence against women shows there is a need for research that not only places women centre stage in research praxis, but also that involves them more collaboratively in genuine dialogue about their experiences, including their agentic stances. This is especially the case ...

The effectiveness of a revised protocol for trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy on psychological distress and Immunoglobulin  in women victims of domestic violence

  Abstract   Introduction: Domestic violence has been one of the most common social harms throughout human history and due to its widespread effect, pathology and treatment of this phenomenon has always been considered by therapists. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of the modified protocol for trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy on mental distress and Immunoglobulin...

Yes we can! Improving medical screening for intimate partner violence through self-efficacy

BACKGROUND Because individual practitioner's commitment to routine screening for IPV is the greatest predictor that women will be screened and referred for services, it is vital that screeners are dedicated, knowledgeable, and confident in their ability to recognize and assist victims of violence. Self-efficacy has been consistently linked in the literature with successful outcomes. OBJECTIVE...

Pretty in pink? Firearm hazards for domestic violence victims.

Overcoming Domestic Violence: a Global Challenge

Author Una Hombrecher, ethnologist, Head of the International Project " Overcoming Domestic Violence " run by " Bread for the World " and the Social Service Agency In collaboration with (organisation and concept) Christina Sümmerer, certified psychologist, staff member in the International Project " Overcoming Domestic Violence " run by " Bread for the World " and the Social Service Agency of t...