Violence Against Women is a peer-reviewed, international, and interdisciplinary journal publishing research on the problem of violence against women. #VAW
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This article explores how emotional dependency can increase the risk of dating violence against women, highlighting the importance of early prevention and healthy relationships. Listen to lead author Dr. Mayra Castillo-Gonzales discuss their research:
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This study shows how combining feminist data activism with data science can uncover hidden patterns in femicide and support more effective prevention policies. Read more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
This study, co-authored by @eden_hoffer, critically examines whether making coercive control a criminal offense in Canada would better protect IPV survivors or if it would reinforce stereotypes of who counts as a "real" victim. Read their research here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
This article argues that the two Netflix thrillers "Clickbait" and "The Guilty" reinforce harmful myths about sexual and domestic violence by centering narratives around the figure of the wrongly accused man in the wake of #MeToo.
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This article explores how emotional dependency can increase the risk of dating violence against women, highlighting the importance of early prevention and healthy relationships. Listen to lead author Dr. Mayra Castillo-Gonzales discuss their research:
youtu.be/OxClJiwcVY0?si=PrJz…
This author explores how subtle and explicit forms of gender-based violence shape women’s everyday experiences in a male-dominated public workplace in Uruguay. Interested in learning more? Check out the article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
This article explores how personal, social, and cultural factors shape whether Hispanic women experiencing intimate partner violence seek help, highlighting coping strategies as a key factor in reaching out for support. Learn more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
Drawing on data from 7,060 students across 50 English schools, this study finds that nearly 1 in 10 students aged 12–13 reported experiencing sexual harassment in the past year, with girls, non-binary students, and sexual-minority students at higher risk. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
In a civil case involving "stealthing" (the nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex), mock jurors were more likely to side with the plaintiff when she was sober rather than intoxicated. Learn more about this study and its findings here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
This study examines Australian midwives' views on integrating technological interventions into screening protocols for intimate partner violence (IPV) during antenatal care. Midwives were receptive to computerized family violence screening.
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This study examines sexual assault case dynamics among Latinx survivors who sought medical care. The authors highlight the importance of intentional, culturally responsive systems to support survivors and address sexual assault.
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What happens when women rideshare drivers confront sexual abuse from male riders? Most perpetrators don’t stop—they persist.
This author sheds light on technology-facilitated GBV experienced by women in the U.S. ridesharing industry.
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This article exposes sexual misconduct cases by doctors against female patients, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced ethical training, protective policies, and safeguarding of patients’ rights, with the ultimate aim of fostering a healthcare environment centered on dignity.
This author uses Nancy Fraser’s theory of social justice to analyze outsourced domestic violence services in Taiwan. The study reveals how bureaucratic control compromises service quality and marginalizes survivors’ needs. Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
Drawing on India’s Demographic Health Survey data (2019–2021), this study found that witnessing spousal violence in childhood may increase the risk of adult victimization by 39–70%, demonstrating how violence can persist across generations.
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These authors examined women's acceptability of physical intimate partner violence across 51 countries from 1999 to 2020, finding that the acceptability of physical IPV has significantly decreased. Follow this link to learn more about their findings: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epd…
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This author analyzed 29 AI-powered “undressing” apps, which generate sexually explicit fake images without consent from those pictured, arguing that these tools normalize women’s objectification and undermine their privacy + autonomy. Learn more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu…
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📢 Call for Papers: Special Issue on Perils, Pitfalls, and Potential of Data (Systems) for Evidence on Diverse Forms of Violence Against Women & Girls
Submission deadline: March 15, 2026
Submit to: Dr. Alexis Palfreyman at [email protected]
DM for full guidelines.
📢 Call for Papers: Special Issue on Perils, Pitfalls, and Potential of Data (Systems) for Evidence on Diverse Forms of Violence Against Women & Girls
Submission deadline: March 15, 2026
Submit to: Dr. Alexis Palfreyman at [email protected]
DM for full submission guidelines.
