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/epub/10....

These authors critically examine whether making coercive control a criminal offense in Canada would better protect survivors of IPV or if it would risk reinforcing stereotypes of who counts as a "real" or "legitimate" victim. Read about their research here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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. Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/.../10.1177/... #VAW

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?...

Emotional Dependency as a Predictor of Dating Violence Against Women

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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/epub/10....

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/epub/10....

Drawing on data from 7,060 students across 50 English schools, this study finds that nearly 1 in 10 students aged 12–13 reported sexual harassment in the past year, with girls, non-binary students, and sexual-minority students at higher risk. Learn more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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/epub/10....

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. Learn more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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. Read their research here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

Dr. Crowley Explores Technology-Facilitated Violence Among Women Rideshare Drivers in her recent article published in Violence Against Women Journal. #ridesharing #technology-facilitated #gender-based #violence, #workplace #qualitative

Violence Against Women Journal@vawjournal.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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. Read the study here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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. Read the study here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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/epub/10....

Drawing on India’s Demographic Health Survey data from 2019–2021, these authors found that witnessing spousal violence in childhood may increase the risk of adult victimization by 39–70%, demonstrating how violence can persist across generations. Read the study here: doi.org/10.1177/1077...

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/epdf/10.... #VAW #IPV

Kateryna Tkach@kateryna-tkach.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🆕 Paper out in @vawjournal.bsky.social (w Elisabetta Croci Angelini & Alessandra Michelangeli) We study the role of human development and legal gender equality for women’s acceptance of physical violence Read full paper here 👇 doi.org/10.1177/1077...

🆕 Paper out in @vawjournal.bsky.social (w Elisabetta Croci Angelini & Alessandra Michelangeli) We study the role of human development and legal gender equality for women’s acceptance of physical violence Read full paper here 👇 doi.org/10.1177/1077...

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 about the study: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

Last chance! 📢 Call for Papers 📢 A Special Issue on Perils, Pitfalls, and Potential of Data (Systems) for Evidence on Diverse Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls Submission deadline: March 15, 2026 Submit to: Dr. Alexis Palfreyman at hello@civah.org DM for full submission guidelines. #VAW

📢 Call for Papers: Special Issue on Perils, Pitfalls, and Potential of Data (Systems) for Evidence on Diverse Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls Submission deadline: March 15, 2026 Submit to: Dr. Alexis Palfreyman at hello@civah.org DM for full submission guidelines. #VAW #CFP

What factors influence decisions not to report stalking? Using national data, this study identifies 4 distinct patterns in non-reporting: denial of stalker’s intent, rejection of victim identity, lack of rationale, and denial of serious harm. Learn more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

@aislingswaine.bsky.social presents a new “Framework of Paramilitary-related Coercive Control”, mapping women’s experiences of dynamics of coercive control in their relationships and how they are related to paramilitary-related social control. @erc.europa.eu @vawjournal.bsky.social @sagepub.com

New article: “Conflict-Related Coercive Control: A Framework for Understanding Women’s Experiences of Group-Based Coercive Control in Conflict-Affected Settings”. Find @aislingswaine.bsky.social's @erc.europa.eu research in @vawjournal.bsky.social @sagepub.com: doi.org/10.1177/1077....

While crises are often characterized by uncertainty, they can also be a time of opportunity and innovation. This author outlines lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic for designing accessible services to support victim-survivors. Learn more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

Victim, survivor, or victim-survivor? This author explores what the best language to refer to someone with lived experience(s) of sexual violence is, suggesting we should use 'victim-survivor' to capture multiple identities. Want to learn more? Read the article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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These authors explore a reality often silenced in university settings—how power is used to access someone’s body without their consent. Their article confronts the silence of institutions, emphasizing that these are not isolated incidents. Read the study here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

This article outlines a community-based study that took place in a regional location of Australia, where women were invited to discuss their experiences of having a male partner referred to a men’s behavior change program. Read about their experiences here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

This analysis is the first to examine legal judgments in cases where animals were included in protection orders. The author emphasizes the value of animal-inclusive protection order statutes in protecting animal and human victims of GBV from coercive control. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

This study suggests that young women who have experienced online sexual harassment are more likely to experience disordered eating attitudes, and this may be due to an increased feeling of shame felt towards their bodies. Learn more about this research here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....