Our Research
118 results found.
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Evaluation of the Operation and Effectiveness of the Pilot Rape and Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Glasgow (Archway)
This study will be an outcome and process evaluation to assess the operation and effectiveness of the first SARC in Scotland, and will contribute to ongoing development of responses to sexual violence across Scotland. A multi-methodological approach will be used drawing on: data before Archway was established on reporting, prosecution
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Policy Research Violence Against Women
Violence and Equality Paper
This paper was commissioned by EVAW for the Equality Review, to argue that violence should be a cross-cutting them in the soon to be established Commission on Equality and Human Rights. The paper is being updated to be launched at an event hosted by the Equality and Diversity Forum, and
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Developing International Indicators on Violence against Women
Commissioned by the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women this project has required writing a technical report on recommendations made to date, and the views of states parties. The report also includes recommendations for a set of potential indicators with respect to both measuring VAW and assessing progress made
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Policy Support Projects Violence Against Women
Evaluation of Portsmouth Sexual Assault Referral Centre
The Portsmouth Sexual Assault Centre (SARC) is a new service for victims of recent rape and sexual assault and uniquely in the UK, is housed alongside a project responding to the needs of victims of domestic violence. This evaluation will assess service user profile, case profile, criminal justice outcomes and
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Amina Project
This pilot project requires the development and delivery of a course that will equip participants with the skills to support survivors of sexual violence. The course will cover understanding of and approaches to the issue, the difference between counselling, advocacy, practical, emotional and peer support. At the end of the
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Violence Against Women
Teaching and Researching Women’s Issues to Promote Women’s Equality and Empowerment
This British Council funded capacity building project links UK and Indian universities to share knowledge and skills in teaching and researching women’s studies, including work on violence against women. The project includes curriculum development and cross-cultural exchange. It aims to develop strategic collaborative and comparative research on violence and abuse
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Different systems, similar outcomes? Tracking attrition in reported rape cases across Europe
Falling convictions rates for rape are of considerable concern to the UK government and policy makers. Publicity surrounding this trend, accompanied by rising reporting for almost two decades, has affected public confidence in the justice system, especially among women. This project will increase knowledge and understanding of responses to reported
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Domestic Violence Evaluation Health Policy Prostitution Support Projects
Evaluation of the WORTH Project
The WORTH Project is a multi-agency funded pilot project at a hospital, that is currently training all relevant staff in the Accident and Emergency and Maternity Departments to undertake screening for domestic violence. The Project will also provide specially-trained staff based within the hospital, who will offer a wide range
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Children Domestic Violence Training Violence Against Women Young People
Trust Education Theatre Project
The Trust Education Theatre Project was commissioned by ‘Until the Violence Stops’, a campaigning and educational organisation. The objective of the project was to change attitudes of tolerance to violence by using drama to explore issues around healthy and unhealthy relationships. The Trust aimed: To explore young people’s expectations of
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Policy Violence Against Women
National Violence Against Women Strategies
Linked to Amnesty International UK’s support for What a Waste: The Case for an Integrated Violence Against Women Strategy, Jo Lovett was commissioned to undertake a small study of countries where such an approach has already been adopted. The work involved locating countries with a national strategy or Plan