Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1177/10778012251395025
Sara E Davies, Jacqui True, Fatemeh Shiri, Yolanda Riveros-Morales
{"title":"Using Data Science to Examine Conflict-Related Sexual Violence.","authors":"Sara E Davies, Jacqui True, Fatemeh Shiri, Yolanda Riveros-Morales","doi":"10.1177/10778012251395025","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251395025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The lack of data is a major barrier to comprehending conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Existing studies indicate a high prevalence of violence but limited documentation. Media are often the first to report CRSV, thus, can data science methods analyze news reports promptly and accurately? We compare manual, machine-learning and Generative AI analysis of thousands of media reports. Five variables can be automatically coded with high accuracy, increasing to over 90% with \"chain of thought\" prompting. Data science can reveal previously unknown CRSV attributes to inform timely prevention, but it has important limitations that researchers, advocates, and policymakers should be aware of.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5163-5186"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601681/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145597670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child MaltreatmentPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-27DOI: 10.1177/10775595251387057
Korrina A Duffy, Mary D Sammel, Chloe E Page, C Neill Epperson
{"title":"Invisible Scars: Residual Consequences of Childhood Maltreatment Even in Adults Classified as Resilient.","authors":"Korrina A Duffy, Mary D Sammel, Chloe E Page, C Neill Epperson","doi":"10.1177/10775595251387057","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10775595251387057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People exposed to childhood maltreatment (CM) are thought to emerge as \"resilient\" or \"non-resilient\" in adulthood, with the implication that resilient adults eluded the negative consequences of CM. However, adults with CM who are classified as \"resilient\" may still face negative outcomes in areas of life not captured by resilience criteria. To test this hypothesis, the present study examined whether higher levels of CM were associated with worse psychological, social, and physical health outcomes even in \"resilient\" adults. Using data at all three survey waves spanning two decades from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) longitudinal study, resilience was defined as healthy functioning across seven domains: psychiatric disorders, substance use, education, employment, homelessness, crime, and social isolation. Results showed that in both the \"resilient\" and \"non-resilient\" groups, higher CM exposure was significantly associated with worse outcomes on measures of stress reactivity, perceived stress, number of chronic conditions, self-esteem, life satisfaction, relationship quality with friends and family, and positive relations with others (measured at wave 3; all p-values <.033). These findings suggest that CM has enduring and overlooked psychological, social, and physical health consequences not captured by comprehensive resilience criteria, highlighting the need for intervention even in seemingly resilient adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":48052,"journal":{"name":"Child Maltreatment","volume":" ","pages":"751-764"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145379360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-27DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397969
A S J Van der Watt, G Spies, S Seedat
{"title":"Longitudinal Neurocognitive Performance in South African Women With HIV and Domestic Violence.","authors":"A S J Van der Watt, G Spies, S Seedat","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397969","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The longitudinal effects of distinct intimate partner violence (IPV) types on neurocognition among South African women with HIV are unknown. Mixed linear models determined between-group (IPV exposed vs IPV unexposed) differences in domain-specific and global deficit scores (GDS) and associations with IPV types. There were no between-group differences in cognition (GDS and domain-specific) at baseline or 1-year follow-up. There were significant time*IPV type interaction effects (physical assault, sexual coercion, injury) in attention/working memory. IPV exposure was associated with a lack of cognitive improvement. IPV-screening among women with HIV is important for improved support and targeted interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5347-5371"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145640502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-30DOI: 10.1177/10778012251391639
Libbi A Geoghagan, Jonathan M Golding, Jeffrey S Neuschatz
{"title":"Perceptions of \"Stealthing\" in Civil Court.","authors":"Libbi A Geoghagan, Jonathan M Golding, Jeffrey S Neuschatz","doi":"10.1177/10778012251391639","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251391639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated how jurors perceive victim intoxication in a civil case involving \"stealthing,\" the nonconsensual removal of a condom during sexual intercourse. Participants read a trial summary and made case judgments. Results revealed: (a) more plaintiff decisions when the victim was sober compared to intoxicated; (b) the effect of victim intoxication on case decision was indirectly affected by pro-victim judgments; and (c) the victim's intoxication was a central reason for decisions in favor of the defendant, whereas a lack of consent was central to plaintiff decisions. The results are compared to past findings in the context of rape.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5538-5563"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145410283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1177/10778012251397979
Chelsea C Knutson, Patricia Carter, Carol A Carman, Nancy R Downing, Patricia Blair, Stephanie E Meyers
{"title":"Prevalence and Characteristics of Nonfatal Strangulation in Medical Forensic Examination: A Retrospective Chart Review, 2017-2023.","authors":"Chelsea C Knutson, Patricia Carter, Carol A Carman, Nancy R Downing, Patricia Blair, Stephanie E Meyers","doi":"10.1177/10778012251397979","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251397979","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined prevalence and characteristics of nonfatal strangulation (NFS) in medical forensic examinations from 2017 to 2023. A retrospective chart review of 1,396 records revealed 243 NFS cases (17.4%), prevalence increasing from 13.3% in 2017 to 22.2% in 2023. Adult NFS comprised 15.2% of cases, children 2.2%. Analysis of the NFS group revealed partner/spouse perpetrators were most common overall. Children were most commonly victimized by friends/acquaintances. NFS disproportionately affected females (94.2% of all NFS cases). Among children experiencing NFS, minority groups were overrepresented, accounting for 74.2% of pediatric NFS cases. The COVID-19 period showed distinct changes in age-related patterns.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5372-5387"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601683/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145670022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, Yuning Wu, Yang Vincent Liu, Marijana Kotlaja, Ivan Sun, Peter Neyroud, Jon Maskály, Sandra Kobajica, Leandro Ayres Franca, Irena Cajner Mraović, Krunoslav Borovec, Alrien Francisco Dausan, Branko Lobnikar, Kaja Prislan Mihelič, Adri Sauerman, Kuang-Ming Chang, John Roch
{"title":"A Comparative Exploration of Perceived Community and Police Adherence to COVID-19 Regulations.","authors":"Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, Yuning Wu, Yang Vincent Liu, Marijana Kotlaja, Ivan Sun, Peter Neyroud, Jon Maskály, Sandra Kobajica, Leandro Ayres Franca, Irena Cajner Mraović, Krunoslav Borovec, Alrien Francisco Dausan, Branko Lobnikar, Kaja Prislan Mihelič, Adri Sauerman, Kuang-Ming Chang, John Roch","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251366679","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251366679","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Based on an early 2020s survey of 3,500 police officers from nine countries, this paper explores perceived community and police adherence to the COVID-19 regulations. We propose that both public and police perceived adherence with the COVID-19 rules are related not only to individual-level factors (e.g., gender, concern for own health) but also to country-level factors (e.g., quality of governance, protection of citizens' rights). Our findings reveal that individual-level factors, such as the concerns for personal and family health, were strong and consistent predictors of perceived community and police adherence. While misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with the perceived community adherence, it was not related to the perceived police adherence. Moreover, country-level factors, such as the stringency of COVID-19 rules and regulations and the protection of citizens' rights, were also significantly related to both perceived community and police adherence.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1479-1507"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145076453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child MaltreatmentPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-01-05DOI: 10.1177/10775595251411248
Jianchao Lai, Carol Leung
{"title":"Disaggregating Asian American Child Welfare Involvement: Patterns, Barriers, and Policy Implications in Los Angeles County.","authors":"Jianchao Lai, Carol Leung","doi":"10.1177/10775595251411248","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10775595251411248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Using administrative data from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) from 2017 to 2019, this study examined child welfare involvement among Asian American subgroups, addressing gaps in research through disaggregated data analysis. Findings revealed significant racial and ethnic disparities in child welfare outcomes, including differences in prior referrals, re-referrals, and case durations. While certain Asian subgroups-such as Chinese families-experienced shorter case durations, lower odds of prior referrals and recurrence compared to White families, others, including Filipino, Cambodian, Hmong, and Laotian families, showed limited or inconsistent differences from their White counterparts across these outcomes. These findings challenge the model minority stereotype, highlighting the diverse experiences of Asian American families in the child welfare system. Addressing these disparities requires disaggregated data collection and culturally responsive policies that improve service accessibility, ensure timely interventions, and better support the unique needs of Asian American subgroups.</p>","PeriodicalId":48052,"journal":{"name":"Child Maltreatment","volume":" ","pages":"662-673"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13616032/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145906989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-12-03DOI: 10.1177/10778012251399217
Andrés Restrepo-Sánchez
{"title":"\"Shut Up and Let Us Work!\" Silence, Silencing, and Resistance in Obstetrics.","authors":"Andrés Restrepo-Sánchez","doi":"10.1177/10778012251399217","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251399217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obstetric violence includes multiple forms of mistreatment perpetrated by healthcare workers and institutions toward patients during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. A common manifestation is linguistic violence, often presented as mocking, threatening, or yelling at patients. Using critical narrative analysis of 105 semistructured interviews with health providers and patients in Medellín, Colombia, this study found that silence and silencing are forms of violence in obstetrics but can also function as acts of resistance. This study expands current research on language use in cases of violence against women in clinical settings and expands the concept of \"linguistic obstetric violence\" beyond verbal abuse.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5564-5591"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145669970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-02-03DOI: 10.1177/10778012251409155
Aisling Swaine
{"title":"Conflict-Related Coercive Control: A Framework for Understanding Women's Experiences of Group-Based Coercive Control in Conflict-Affected Settings.","authors":"Aisling Swaine","doi":"10.1177/10778012251409155","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251409155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper presents a new \"Framework of Paramilitary-related Coercive Control.\" Based on empirical research in Northern Ireland, the paper evidences how coercive control can be used <i>as an analytical lens</i> to approach understanding of armed-actor-related intimate-partner violence, as well as being <i>a form</i> of conflict-related harm. The paper advances the concept of \"conflict-related coercive control,\" showing how the predatory nature of armed group social control is the basis for the endemic gendered control of women. It expands the study of intimate partner-based coercive control towards group-based control of women, and by so doing, expands the concept of social control, evidencing the gendered nature of armed group governance.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5240-5266"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601690/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146114450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-31DOI: 10.1177/10778012251391128
Jill Theresa Messing, Hsiu-Fen Lin, Karin Wachter, Iris Cardenas, Cecilia Suarez, Cherra M Mathis, Veronica P S Njie-Carr, Bushra Sabri, Jacquelyn Campbell
{"title":"The Predictive Validity of the Danger Assessment for Immigrant Women (DA-I).","authors":"Jill Theresa Messing, Hsiu-Fen Lin, Karin Wachter, Iris Cardenas, Cecilia Suarez, Cherra M Mathis, Veronica P S Njie-Carr, Bushra Sabri, Jacquelyn Campbell","doi":"10.1177/10778012251391128","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251391128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) face particular risks and have unique strengths; IPV risk assessments must account for diverse lived experiences. This validation study of the Danger Assessment for Immigrant (DA-I) women assessed risk factors and experiences of IPV across four timepoints among immigrant IPV survivors from diverse world regions (<i>n</i> = 122). The Receiver Operating Characteristic Area Under the Curve assessed the predictive validity of the DA-I, which ranged from .794 to .892 in the full sample and .652-.943 in regional subsamples. Used appropriately, the DA-I offers survivors an opportunity to make knowledgeable and empowered decisions regarding their safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"5481-5508"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145423074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}