Mainstream agencies dealing with heterosexual victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) must do more to support and build trust with victims in same sex relationships, researchers of a new book recommend.
Social Sciences
Jul 9, 2014
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Common challenges faced by high-conflict families include domestic abuse, poor mental health and addiction according to new research by a Trinity academic. The research was published recently in a new report entitled Policy ...
Social Sciences
Apr 1, 2014
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Women are up to 83 percent more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the initial abuse incident, according to a new study that has implications for victims, counselors and police.
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2014
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Veterinarians and women's shelters can make it easier for abused women to decide to leave their homes, particularly when the abuser is using a beloved pet as part of a campaign to control his partner, reports a new University ...
Social Sciences
Sep 25, 2013
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Academics have, for the first time, found firm evidence of a link between domestic violence and 'Old Firm' football matches.
Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2013
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Domestic abuse increases during England World Cup football matches – especially if the team lose.
Social Sciences
Sep 20, 2013
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A top Facebook executive said Wednesday that authors of misogynist posts on the social network will now have to "put your name on your sexism" instead of being anonymous.
Internet
May 29, 2013
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Young girls are just as likely as young boys to be sexually abused by a member of the clergy, a new QUT study has shown.
Social Sciences
May 3, 2013
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A 'cleaner app' which allows those at risk from domestic violence to seek help online without leaving an electronic trail behind them has been developed by experts at Newcastle University, UK.
Software
Mar 26, 2013
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Women refugees are not being processed fairly according to a University of Melbourne led study.
Social Sciences
Jun 24, 2011
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