Violence Against WomenPub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-09DOI: 10.1177/10778012251348432
Emily Corbett, Jennifer Power, Jacqui Theobald, Kate Wright, Leesa Hooker
{"title":"Women's Help-Seeking and Service Experiences: Sexual Revictimization in Regional and Rural Areas.","authors":"Emily Corbett, Jennifer Power, Jacqui Theobald, Kate Wright, Leesa Hooker","doi":"10.1177/10778012251348432","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251348432","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While literature on sexual revictimization is extensive, data on women's help-seeking and service experiences in regional/rural areas is scarce, particularly within Australia. This paper aims to fill this gap by examining the help-seeking journeys of victim/survivors of sexual revictimization in regional and rural Victoria, Australia. Using a material feminist approach, semi-structured interviews with victim/survivors (<i>N</i> = 11) were analyzed to understand the forces shaping their service experiences. The study offers policy, practice-based, and research recommendations to ensure holistic, trauma-and-violence-informed responses to revictimized victim/survivors, addressing their specific needs in underserved areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"2465-2493"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13083819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144249855","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}
{"title":"Prevalence and Characteristics of Acquired Brain Injury in Female Victims of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study in Cyprus.","authors":"Flora Nikolaou, Michalis Michaelides, Iro Michael, Andri Andronikou, Angela Colantonio, Yelena Goldin, Fofi Constantinidou","doi":"10.1177/10778012251351931","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251351931","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of violent events leading to Acquired brain injury (ABI). Research was conducted through the SPAVO helpline which provides anonymous and immediate support and connect individuals with necessary resources and guidance. Data were collected using four specific questions from the BR.A.I.N. Screening Questionnaire and questions were asked regarding violence characteristics. Out of 729 females, 61% encountered physical violence, with 32% facing a heightened risk of ABI. These findings highlight the significant risk of ABI among female survivors of intimate partner violence and assist policymakers, frontline professionals regarding the needs of this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"2153-2171"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13083821/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486023","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 : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-19DOI: 10.1177/10778012251351915
Lori E Weeks, Kathleen Allen, Zihui Wang, Christie Stilwell, Opeyemi Adeyi, Arezoo Mojbafan
{"title":"Housing for Women in Midlife and Older Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence.","authors":"Lori E Weeks, Kathleen Allen, Zihui Wang, Christie Stilwell, Opeyemi Adeyi, Arezoo Mojbafan","doi":"10.1177/10778012251351915","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251351915","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Few services exist that are specifically targeted at older women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). In this research, 23 women residing in permanent not-for-profit housing designed for women who have experienced IPV participated in an interview. The overarching themes identified were: (1) It's not perfect, but it is safe, affordable, and permanent; (2) Supporting empowerment and meaningful contributions; (3) Experiences living with other women who have experienced IPV; and (4) Support from housing staff. This research contributes to the paucity of evidence about permanent housing for this population and will inform the further housing development.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"2349-2374"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13083826/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144326944","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 : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-06-11DOI: 10.1177/10778012251347615
Nofar Mazursky, Mary K Twis, Gal Friedman-Hauser, Nadja Zimmermann
{"title":"A Qualitative Exploration of Sex Trafficking Myths in Israeli Newspaper Media.","authors":"Nofar Mazursky, Mary K Twis, Gal Friedman-Hauser, Nadja Zimmermann","doi":"10.1177/10778012251347615","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251347615","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Media coverage often provides an incomplete or inaccurate picture of sex trafficking and its impact. This study explores how myths about sex trafficking are propagated in Israeli media and how newspapers construct this concept. A thematic analysis was conducted on 90 articles from the past decade. The findings reveal two themes: (a) forms of sex trafficking and (b) characteristics of key figures. Israeli newspaper coverage tends to conflate sex trafficking with prostitution, focus on salacious details, perpetuate sexist misunderstandings, and misrepresent common methods of trafficking. These myths lead to misunderstandings that hinder the ability to identify and respond effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"2423-2446"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144267337","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 : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-03-23DOI: 10.1177/10778012261425949
Walter S DeKeseredy, Kim Dubé
{"title":"Special Issue: <i>Violence Against Women</i> in Sports-Related Contexts Guest Editors' Introduction.","authors":"Walter S DeKeseredy, Kim Dubé","doi":"10.1177/10778012261425949","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012261425949","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As noted in this Guest Editors' Introduction, there was a vibrant surge in the 1980s and 1990s of scholarly work on violence against women (VAW) in sports-related contexts (SRC), but this wave receded over the past two decades and eventually disappeared. Recently, however, a small but growing international cadre of researchers is revisiting this major social problem. This prologue provides a brief overview of the current state of social scientific knowledge about VAW in SRC. Much more work is needed, and hopefully, this special issue will influence more scholars to develop a richer interdisciplinary understanding of the abuse of women in SRC.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"1993-1995"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500048","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}
{"title":"An Ecological Index of Violence Against Women in a Latin American Country.","authors":"Beatrice Avolio, Eduardo Pardo-Piñashca","doi":"10.1177/10778012261445404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261445404","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gender-based violence continues to undermine women's well-being globally, particularly in Latin America, where sociocultural norms sustain unequal power relations. However, these patterns are often excluded from empirical analyses. This study develops a structural index based on the ecological framework-individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem levels-to identify economic and sociocultural risk factors associated with violence against women. The index is applied to Peru, where 54.9% of women aged 15 to 49 have experienced domestic violence. This integrative approach constitutes an original contribution to devising targeted strategies for addressing violence against women and informing culturally sensitive public policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261445404"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147843501","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}
{"title":"The Crime of Gender Apartheid as a Crime Against Humanity: A Draft Proposal.","authors":"Laura Guercio","doi":"10.1177/10778012261445403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261445403","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores the concept of gender apartheid, advocating for its recognition as a crime against humanity in international law. Codifying gender apartheid in international law would empower victims to seek justice and enhance global accountability for both state and nonstate actors involved in systemic gender-based oppression. The article proposes a detailed formula for the crime, identifying active and passive participants, along with the behaviors that perpetuate discrimination. By recognizing gender apartheid as a crime, society could be reshaped toward gender justice. It calls for a more inclusive legal framework that addresses multiple layers of discrimination and systemic oppression.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"10778012261445403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147821345","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2025-06-16DOI: 10.1177/10778012251347593
Malena Lenta, Jorgelina Di Iorio, Adrián Cabrera, José Juan Vázquez
{"title":"Childhood Sexual and Family Violence and Adult Victimization Among Women Experiencing Homelessness in Argentina.","authors":"Malena Lenta, Jorgelina Di Iorio, Adrián Cabrera, José Juan Vázquez","doi":"10.1177/10778012251347593","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251347593","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The article analyzes the suffering from sexual and family violence situations during childhood and adolescence and its impact in the processes of victimization in adult life in women experiencing homelessness in the city of Buenos Aires (Argentina). The study sampled 72 women who were selected using the snowball technique. Information was gathered using structured interviews and statistical analysis. Violence experienced in early age is associated with traumatic events after the age of 18, which may influence the persistence of homelessness. It is essential to establish gender-informed public policies from childhood to mitigate revictimization and prevent social exclusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"1924-1940"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144302970","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}
{"title":"Can I Say \"No\"? How Power Dynamics Hinder Consent in University Settings.","authors":"Manon Bergeron, Ihssane Fethi, Marie-Andrée Pelland, Lise Savoie, Karine Baril, Jacinthe Dion, Marie-Hélène Ouellette, Geneviève Paquette, Tarah Paul, Anne-Sophie Ponsot, Sandrine Ricci, Cindy Viau","doi":"10.1177/10778012251338485","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251338485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Teaching assertive sexual consent has been emphasized to combat gender-based and sexual violence in higher education (GBSVHE). However, the relationship between sexual consent and GBSVHE is complex, and teaching \"say no\" seems insufficient to eradicate these issues. This article examines 52 accounts of individuals who were victims of GBSVHE. The qualitative analysis revealed that power dynamics significantly hindered the acknowledgment of nonconsent in university settings, especially through gendered dynamics, social norms, and authority relationships. These findings support the need to raise awareness of the influence of power dynamics, foster ethical conduct, and promote respectful and egalitarian relationships.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"1811-1832"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13031356/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052417","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2025-04-30DOI: 10.1177/10778012251338454
Laura Jane Bower
{"title":"Is 'Victim-Survivor' Our Imperfect Alternative to Describing People with Lived Experience of Sexual Violence? A Feminist Symbolic Interactionist Analysis, Considering How Ethnicity, Gender, and Disability Interact with Language Choice.","authors":"Laura Jane Bower","doi":"10.1177/10778012251338454","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10778012251338454","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Feminist violence and abuse literature is caught in the grips of a debate surrounding the most appropriate language to describe people with lived experiences of sexual violence. This article offers a theoretical tracing of the history of the normative framings of \"victim\" and \"survivor,\" and the emerging alternative \"victim-survivor,\" through a symbolic interactionist lens. Given that both \"victim\" and \"survivor\" labels hold distinct disadvantages in isolation, particularly among the survivor discourse for ethnic minority and disabled and male victim/survivors, \"victim-survivor\" offers an alternative, in a similar fashion to LGBTQ+, affording flexibility for victim/survivors to occupy a multi-dimensional form of identity.</p>","PeriodicalId":23606,"journal":{"name":"Violence Against Women","volume":" ","pages":"1388-1409"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13031377/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143983831","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}