De Montfort University SVDV research group
The De Montfort University research network for SVDV brings together academics, postgraduate research students, victim/survivors, practitioners and policy makers from a wide range of subject disciplines, but who all share an interest in all forms of sexual violence and domestic violence.
It is an active collaboration based at De Montfort University concerned with the development of effective strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of interpersonal violence and abuse on people’s lives.
News
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International Coercive Control Legal Network
De Montfort University launched the International Coercive Control Legal Network at a Justice Colloquium held virtually on 30th and 31st July 2020. The Planning Committee consisted of: Prof Vanessa Bettinson (DMU), Prof Evan Stark (Rutgers University), Prof Julia Tolmie (Auckland University), Harriet Wistrich, (UK and Director of Centre for Women’s […]
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New Book: Domestic Violence in Health Contexts: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals contains chapter by DMU colleague Dr Kathryn Hinsliff-Smith
This recently published edited text from Springer Publishers (December 2019) includes a chapter by Dr Kathryn Hinsliff-Smith from DMU. Kathryn’s chapter is entitled ‘Barriers and Opportunities to Effective Identification and Management of Domestic Violence and Abuse.” This book explores the complexities of health care and is foremost healthcare focused. The […]
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Professor Evan Stark delivering a Public Lecture at DMU Friday 1st March 2019
Professor Evan Stark, visiting professor at DMU, is delivering a public lecture on Friday 1st March 2019 (5-6.30pm) following the SVDV Research Network’s conference on Sexual and Domestic Abuse in the Lives of Children and Young People. In keeping with the theme of the day Professor Stark will discuss his […]
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Dr Melanie McCarry: Keynote speaker at conference 1st March 2019
CANCELLED Dr Melanie McCarry, Strathclyde University, School of Social Work and Social Policy, is presenting her keynote at DMU’s SVDV Research Network’s latest Conference to be held on 1st March 2019. The theme of the conference is Sexual and Domestic Abuse in the Lives of Children and Young People and […]
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