Our Research

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Domestic Violence Support Projects Violence Against Women

Evaluation of the Portsmouth Early Intervention Project

1 Jan 2002

This project is an ongoing evaluation of the Portsmouth Domestic Violence Early Intervention Project (EIP). EIP is a pilot project based in Portsmouth that aims to reduce repeat victimisation by providing support andinformation about the options available to anyone experiencing domestic violence at the point of crisis. The project

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Europe Rape Support Projects

Rape: Strengthening the Linkages – Consolidating the European Network Project

1 Dec 2001

This project is a result of recommendations made and first steps taken from a previous Daphne-funded Project (Rape the Forgotten Issue). The role of CWASU in this multi-stranded project was to update our earlier research on attrition rates across Europe. This project resulted in the publication of a briefing document

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Legislation Policy Rape Research Review

Research Review on the Reporting, Investigation and Prosecution of Rape Cases

1 Apr 2001

This research review was commissioned by HMCPSI to inform their Thematic Review into the Investigation and Prosecution of Cases Involving Allegations of Rape. It incorporates a review of the literature on the reporting, investigation and prosecution of rape cases, and whilst focusing on UK research, it also draws on related

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Anti-Violence (Self-Defence) Training: a key aspect of prevention and self help for women and girls

1 Jan 2001

This research is an exploratory study designed to analyse the development of women’s self-defence (WSD), provide an overview of current levels of provision, and explore the cultural and structural barriers that frame WSD across Europe. It also assesses the contribution that self-defence training makes to the prevention of violence against

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Children Criminal Justice System Policy Research Violence Against Women

Investigative study of policy responses to violence against women in Canada

1 Jan 2001

Canada was at the forefront of policy development in this field during the 1990s. The study made comparative analysis of current policy and practice in the UK and Canada is provided with regard to the following: UK and Canadian approaches to violence against women, and the activist movement; multi-agency and

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Europe Research Review Trafficking

Review of Research on Trafficking in Women and Children in Europe

1 Jan 2001

The aims of this review are not merely to summarise what we know today about the trafficking of women and children for sexual exploitation, but also to organise the material into key themes; critically assess the knowledge base and identify gaps and future challenges. Focusing on trafficking from, into and

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Definitions Support Projects Violence Against Women

British Council Directory of UK Resources on Violence Against Women

1 Jan 2001

As part of their efforts to promote gender equality and the status of women around the world, the British Council commissioned CWASU to compile its extensive knowledge of the institutions, organisations and individuals in the UK that are working in the field of violence against women. The Directory is intended

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Domestic Violence Health Rape Violence Against Women

Forensic Nurse pilot at the St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre

19 Jan 2000

The St. Mary’s forensic nursing pilot was conducted as part of the Linked National Evaluation of Sexual Assault Referral Centres project (See below). St. Mary’s is one of seven Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) in England. This pilot project was the first of its kind in the U.K. The