DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This study tested a new online program called 'Me & You-Tech' designed to prevent teen dating violence. It involved 123 sixth-grade students across four middle schools. The program taught healthy relationship skills and was compared to the schools' usual health education to see i…

This study created and tested a toolkit for healthcare clinics to help more Black women in the South start and stay on HIV prevention medication (PrEP). It focused on two clinics in Mississippi and aimed to address specific barriers these women face, including domestic violence. …

This study tested whether a short video encouraging safety actions could help pregnant women in Nepal who experience domestic violence. Over 2,200 women were randomly shown either this safety video or a standard pregnancy health video during their prenatal care. The main goal was…

This study tested a program called 'Leaders in Action' to see if training community volunteers could prevent domestic violence in Peru. Over 8,700 people in 250 villages participated. Researchers compared two methods: private home visits and group workshops, to see which was bett…

This Yale University study developed and tested a short, self-guided online program designed to build hope in women currently experiencing intimate partner violence. Researchers tested whether the single-session program was practical, safe, and well-liked by participants, and whe…

This study compared two approaches to supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse. Researchers followed 67 women who received help either at a specialized center offering medical, social, and legal services or at conventional shelters. They measured symptoms of post-trau…

This study tested whether a new educational program called VEGA is a practical and acceptable way to train medical residents. The goal was to see if the training improves doctors' ability to recognize and properly respond to child abuse and domestic violence. Researchers compared…

This study aimed to understand how a woman's ability to perform daily tasks and participate in social roles relates to her life satisfaction and depression levels after experiencing domestic physical violence. Researchers surveyed 15 women who had sought help from a social servic…

This study tested two ways to train healthcare and social service providers to better recognize and respond to intimate partner violence and child maltreatment affecting veterans and their families. Researchers compared a self-guided online course with a live, instructor-led work…