Natasha K. Gulati,Julia F. Hammett,William H. George,Weiqi Chen,Cynthia A. Stappenbeck
{"title":"The Event-Level Association Between Alcohol Use and Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration: A Systematic Narrative Review of the Literature","authors":"Natasha K. Gulati,Julia F. Hammett,William H. George,Weiqi Chen,Cynthia A. Stappenbeck","doi":"10.1177/15248380261489614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261489614","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":"69 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149226209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mélody Boudilmi, Lauriane Landais, Tamara Guenoun, Barbara Smaniotto, Svetoslava Urgese, Magali Ravit, Lila Mitsopoulou, Marielle Wathelet, Aziz Essadek
{"title":"The Impact of Exposure to Child Sexual Violence on Police Officers and Forensic Scientists: A Systematic Review","authors":"Mélody Boudilmi, Lauriane Landais, Tamara Guenoun, Barbara Smaniotto, Svetoslava Urgese, Magali Ravit, Lila Mitsopoulou, Marielle Wathelet, Aziz Essadek","doi":"10.1177/15248380261438779","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261438779","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic review aims to explore the mental health of police officers and digital forensic analysts exposed to cases involving minors who are victims of sexual violence. This review places a particular emphasis on secondary traumatic stress experienced by these professionals. For this study, seven databases were consulted: PubMed, PsycINFO/PsycARTICLE, Web of Science, Cairn, Cochrane, Embase, and Biomed, up until February 2025. After preselecting the studies, one reviewer extracted the data and assessed the quality of the studies, followed by a double-check performed by a second reviewer. Twenty-six articles were included in the systematic review. To be included in this review, the articles had to focus on the mental health of police officers working with children who are victims of sexual violence. The analysis revealed that there is a negative impact on police officers, who may develop a form of secondary traumatic stress. This stress affects both their professional and personal lives. Additionally, the lack of support from their superiors, high workload, and insufficient resources in the care systems available contribute to the negative impact on law enforcement. This review sheds light on these factors and underscores the need to focus more on the needs of these professionals by implementing appropriate care measures to preserve psychological well-being and effectiveness.","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149221375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Scam-Based Human Trafficking Through a Trauma-Informed and Intersectional Lens: An Integrative Narrative Review","authors":"Hsiang-Chen Yeh,Siqi Liu,Tamar Rodney","doi":"10.1177/15248380261487139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261487139","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149226216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intimate Partner Violence and Suicide Risk among Women Presenting to Emergency Departments: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Narrative Synthesis","authors":"Victoria Rasmussen, Zachary Steel, Patricia Cullen, Lauren McGillivray, Nancy Briggs, Michelle Torok","doi":"10.1177/15248380261480165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261480165","url":null,"abstract":"Women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and suicide frequently present to emergency departments (EDs). While IPV and suicide are known to co-occur, there is a limited understanding of the intersection in ED presentations. This systematic review, meta-analysis, and narrative synthesis aimed to quantify the association between IPV and suicidality in women presenting to EDs and examine the factors that influence women’s suicide risk. Systematic searches of three databases identified 20 ED studies of 7,498 women, reporting associations between IPV and suicidal presentations (final search: 30 August 2025). Pooled prevalence and risk ratios (RRs) were estimated using five random-effects meta-analysis models, stratified by IPV type and suicide-related outcome. Narrative synthesis was used to examine factors associated with suicide risk. Study risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist. On average, 22% (95% CI [0.11, 0.36]) of women with suicide presentations had experienced physical IPV, while 13% [0.08, 0.18] of women with IPV histories reported suicidality. IPV was associated with a three-fold increased risk of suicide attempt (RR 3.00 [1.39, 6.47]), and psychological IPV demonstrated a stronger association (RR 3.23 [1.68, 6.19]) than physical IPV (RR 2.00 [1.26, 3.17]). High between-study heterogeneity was observed across all models ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">I</jats:italic> <jats:sup>2</jats:sup> > 75%), and a high risk of bias was identified in half of the studies. The robust associations detected between IPV and suicide attempt underscore the need for contextualised assessment within trauma-informed emergency care to strengthen clinical response and care pathways for women.","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149199007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
April Schweinhart, Casey Shepherd, Phoebe Embry, Camila Aramburú, Kyra Fritz, Rachel Sebastian
{"title":"Scoping Review of Lessons Learned During the Pandemic to Improve Intimate Partner Violence Services.","authors":"April Schweinhart, Casey Shepherd, Phoebe Embry, Camila Aramburú, Kyra Fritz, Rachel Sebastian","doi":"10.1177/15248380261476700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261476700","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic restricted access to intimate partner violence (IPV) support systems, increased the risk of IPV, and worsened already complex social and safety issues for survivors. As shelters were forced by public health mandates to adapt the way services were provided, many implemented innovative approaches to delivering care. The purpose of this unregistered review is to describe some of these adaptations and how they can continue to support survivors in a post-pandemic environment. We reviewed 261 identified reports and articles from 2018 to 2022 that were open access or available as full-text sources and included information on the impacts of COVID-19 on IPV and survivors as well as service adaptation. Inclusion criteria also required peer review and that the focus be on the U.S. population, narrowing the scope to 112 final sources. Search terms captured recommendations for different racial and ethnic groups and thematic coding revealed developments in providing services to different communities, within movement and space restrictions, and via telehealth. Researchers overwhelmingly support universal violence screening and education, especially among healthcare providers, and training in trauma-informed care. Many also endorse a community-based approach to violence prevention and service provision that engages multiple sectors and shifts the role of shelters to emergencies only. Lessons learned during the pandemic and new approaches to providing support to survivors of violence, such as telehealth, community collaboration, housing first models, and mobile advocacy, should continue to be studied to show effective avenues for implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"15248380261476700"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149197951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amber D. Rieder,Kerri Bojman,Teresa Bennett,Randi McCabe,Andrea Gonzalez
{"title":"Parenting for Families at Risk: A Systematic Review of the Role of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training for Maltreatment Prevention","authors":"Amber D. Rieder,Kerri Bojman,Teresa Bennett,Randi McCabe,Andrea Gonzalez","doi":"10.1177/15248380261480157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261480157","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149173034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alice Witt, Gemma Stevens, Alexandra Ridgway, Adrienne Ringin
{"title":"A Scoping Review of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Image-Based Sexual Abuse: Terminology, Nature, Prevalence, Attitudes, and Harms.","authors":"Alice Witt, Gemma Stevens, Alexandra Ridgway, Adrienne Ringin","doi":"10.1177/15248380261487144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261487144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence-generated image-based sexual abuse (AI-IBSA), colloquially known as \"sexual deepfakes,\" includes the non-consensual creation and/or sharing of intimate images generated by and/or modified using artificial intelligence (\"AI-IBSA content\"). While literature on AI-IBSA is growing, a scoping review of empirical (scholarly and gray) literature on the terminology, nature, prevalence (victimization and perpetration), community attitudes toward, and harms and impacts of AI-IBSA by and/or against adults is yet to be undertaken through a gender-inclusive lens. Thus, we searched six bibliographic databases to identify studies that met seven inclusion criteria: (a) empirical research; (b) on AI-IBSA perpetration and/or victimization; (c) of adults; (d) using qualitative and/or quantitative methods; (e) published as scholarly or gray literature; (f) between January 2017 and January 2026 (inclusive); and (g) in English. Across the 34 reviewed studies, our critical findings include that most terminology lacked consistency and clarity, did not explicitly name AI-IBSA as abuse, and conflated AI-IBSA content with pornography in general. In terms of gender, content analyses showed that publicly available AI-IBSA content on selected websites overwhelmingly appears to depict women, but prevalence studies painted a more complex picture, with men self-reporting higher rates of victimization for some AI-IBSA behaviors than women. Despite the significant harms of AI-IBSA, community attitudes differed based on victim-survivor type, perpetration motivations, and/or other contextual factors. We argue that AI-IBSA research, policy, and practice could particularly benefit from further prevalence studies, diverse lived experience expertise, and prevention responses that aim to dismantle the harmful norms and attitudes undergirding this form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.</p>","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"15248380261487144"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149169161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elaheh Ghaemi Mahdavi, Amanda Taylor, Clemence Due, Leah S Sharman
{"title":"A Scoping Review of Reproductive Coercion and Abuse During Pregnancy.","authors":"Elaheh Ghaemi Mahdavi, Amanda Taylor, Clemence Due, Leah S Sharman","doi":"10.1177/15248380261480149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261480149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) during pregnancy encompasses behaviours that pressure, manipulate, or force decisions about continuing or terminating a pregnancy. Despite its serious consequences, RCA during pregnancy remains under-examined. This scoping review aimed to synthesise existing evidence on RCA during pregnancy, including prevalence, forms, and other related factors. In addition, the review aimed to identify gaps in existing literature to inform future research. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - Scoping Review guidelines, four databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and PsycINFO) were searched up to March 2025. Eligible studies were peer-reviewed and reported primary data on RCA during pregnancy. Data were charted for study design, population, type of RCA, perpetrator, and findings. Qualitative data were explored thematically, while quantitative findings were summarised descriptively. Seventy-six studies were included in the final review. Reported prevalence ranged from <1% to 68%, reflecting inconsistent definitions and measures. Qualitative studies described varied forms of RCA during pregnancy, including threats, pressure, deception, and systemic control by partners, family, or cultural structures. Quantitative studies largely focussed on RCA towards abortion by male partners, under-capturing RCA towards pregnancy continuation. Evidence suggests coercion towards pregnancy continuation may be equally or more common but less often recognised, partly due to stigma, societal ideals of motherhood, and provider discomfort discussing abortion. RCA during pregnancy was associated with emotional and health impacts, particularly among women facing intersecting vulnerabilities. Improved measurement tools, inclusion of diverse populations and men, and evaluations of interventions are urgently needed in future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"15248380261480149"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149170774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley Melvin, Carissa Melnyk, Crystal J Giesbrecht, Elke Ham, Elnaz Moghimi, Jolene Wintermute, Kristin Smith, Alexandra Duquette, N Zoe Hilton
{"title":"From Participants to Partners: A Rapid Scoping Review on the Involvement of Survivors/Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Research.","authors":"Ashley Melvin, Carissa Melnyk, Crystal J Giesbrecht, Elke Ham, Elnaz Moghimi, Jolene Wintermute, Kristin Smith, Alexandra Duquette, N Zoe Hilton","doi":"10.1177/15248380261487136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261487136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Involving people with lived experience as research partners is becoming more common in other fields (e.g., healthcare), but it is unclear whether this is also the case in intimate partner violence (IPV) research. This rapid scoping review aimed to characterize the extent to which IPV survivors/victims have been involved as research partners in the existing literature. We systematically searched five databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Gender Studies, plus a final search in Google Scholar) for empirical studies published between 2014 and 2024 that involved IPV survivors/victims as more than \"study participants\" (e.g., involvement in the development of research questions, study design, data collection, data analysis, knowledge translation). A total of 2,596 records were identified, and 27 records met the inclusion criteria. Studies often did not report co-researcher demographic characteristics, making it difficult to fully determine the level of involvement of equity-deserving groups in IPV research teams. The most common participatory models used to guide the involvement of survivors/victims were community-based participatory research and participatory action research. Survivor/victim co-researchers were most commonly involved in research design, developing study materials, data analysis, and knowledge translation/dissemination. There was limited evidence of IPV survivors/victims being engaged as full and equal partners, rather than as collaborators or consultants. The review identified barriers, facilitators, diversity issues, and recommendations for IPV co-research, which can inform the development of guidelines for involving survivors/victims as full and equal members of the research team.</p>","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"15248380261487136"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149171583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global Prevalence of Client Violence Against Social Workers: A Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Yanyan Zhao, Haibo Qin, Ruoshui Jiao","doi":"10.1177/15248380261476099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261476099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Client violence adversely affects social workers' psychology and professional practice. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is one of the first studies to synthesise the prevalence of client violence among social workers. This meta-analysis synthesised quantitative evidence on client violence prevalence. We searched for relevant articles in Scopus, Web of Science, and Academic Search Premier up to March 2025 and screened them using predefined criteria. The study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist. A random-effects model was used for meta-regression of violence types based on female sample size, total sample size, and publication year, with subgroup analyses by country type and recall period, and reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We ultimately included 17 articles from 11 countries, identifying 5 types of client violence: verbal violence, threats, harassment, property damage, and physical violence. The results showed that overall violence prevalence was 68.70%, with verbal violence highest at 67.20% and physical violence lowest at 10.70%. Verbal violence and threats were more common in developed countries, with threats (69.15%) peaking within 3 months and physical assault (15.58%) over a career. Based on the findings, social work agencies should implement tailored prevention strategies for different violence types and enhance practitioner support.</p>","PeriodicalId":54211,"journal":{"name":"Trauma Violence & Abuse","volume":" ","pages":"15248380261476099"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149129195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}