Reports and Papers

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Europe Feminist Activism/Campaigning Policy Research Research Report Self Defence Violence Against Women

Achievements Against the Grain: Self-Defence Training for Women and Girls in Europe

23 Apr 2003

This report is based on a one-year Daphne funded study undertaken to analyse the development of women’s self-defence (WSD), provide an overview of the current levels of provision, and explore the cultural and structural barriers that frame WSD across Europe. Project: Anti-Violence (Self-Defence) Training: a key aspect of

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Europe Health Policy Rape Research Research Report

Good Practice in Medical Responses to Recently Reported Rape, Especially Forensic Examinations : A Briefing Paper for the Daphne Strengthening the Linkages Project

23 Apr 2003

This short review explores current good practice in medical and forensic responses, both at practice and organisational levels. The first part discusses what is currently known about forensic evidence and forensic practice; the second explores a number of models for service delivery. Also available in French as: Guide de Bonne

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Europe Legislation Policy Prostitution Research Report Violence Against Women

A Critical Examination of Responses to Prostitution in Four Countries: Victoria-Australia, Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden

18 Jan 2003

This review was commissioned by the Routes Out Partnership Board. Responses to prostitution in four countries is explored, and the following issues are addressed; The current approach to prostitution The previous approach The impetus/rationale for change from the previous position The long and short term aims of the approach The

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Book Children Domestic Violence

Stop Hitting Mum!’ Children Talk about domestic violence

18 Jan 2003

This is a touching book which demonstrates how children suffer. The authors interviewed 54 children who had lived with domestic violence, and this book quotes what these children had to say about how they feel.    

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Domestic Violence Research Report

Working with Maternal Alienation in Domestic / Family Violence and Child Sexual Abuse

11 Jan 2003

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Definitions Feminist Theory Policy Position Paper Trafficking

The Wrong Debate: Reflections on why Force is not the Key Issue with respect to Trafficking Women for Sexual Exploitation

1 Jan 2003

This short piece is a contribution to the debates within feminism and beyond about trafficking in women. Liz Kelly argues that most definitions of trafficking are wider than ‘force’ and that focusing on ‘force’ alone plays into the hands of traffickers and exploiters. Printed in Feminist Review: Exile and Asylum

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Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation Feminist Theory Papers by Other Authors Policy

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: A Serious Case of Neglect

1 Oct 2002

This is the text of a speech given by Sarah Nelson reflecting on the fact that few people among the caring professions genuinely seem to believe that child sexual abuse can be prevented, or at least that its incidence can be significantly reduced. Presented at: the Open Secret Conference, September

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Research Report

Journeys of Jeopardy: A Review of Research on Trafficking in Women and Children in Europe

16 Sep 2002

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