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Ethical Considerations

Conducting Digital Intervention Research among Immigrant Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Methodological, Safety, and Ethical Considerations

Jun 5, 2026
A qualitative research article exploring considerations and challenges of conducting digital intervention research (online, phone and text) with diverse groups of immigrant women.... Read More →

Conducting Digital Intervention Research among Immigrant Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Methodological, Safety, and Ethical Considerations

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A protocol for the safe recruitment of Indigenous and Black women experiencing intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic into a large mixed methods study: The Sisters by Choice Study

Jun 5, 2026
A research article describing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous and Black women’s help-seeking behaviors.... Read More →

A protocol for the safe recruitment of Indigenous and Black women experiencing intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic into a large mixed methods study: The Sisters by Choice Study

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Remote evaluations of violence against women and girls interventions: a rapid scoping review of tools, ethics, and safety

Jun 5, 2026
A scoping review examining remote evaluations of violence against women and girls interventions to describe the landscape of remote data collection methods, review safety and ethical considerations, and offer best practices.... Read More →

Remote evaluations of violence against women and girls interventions: a rapid scoping review of tools, ethics, and safety

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WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting, and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies

Jun 5, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) designed this document to inform those involved in planning, conducting, funding, reviewing protocols for, approving or supporting information collection on sexual violence in humanitarian settings.... Read More →

WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting, and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies

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Ethical and safety considerations in the use of virtual intimate partner violence (IPV) supports

Jun 5, 2026
This article outlines five key concerns to consider in providing virtual IPV interventions: 1) service provider training and protocols for assessing safety; 2) protecting privacy and identities; 3) maintaining professional boundaries; 4) financial and access barriers; and 5) cultural and service preferences.... Read More →

Ethical and safety considerations in the use of virtual intimate partner violence (IPV) supports

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Researching Violence Against Women: A Practical Guide for Researchers and Activists

Jun 5, 2026
Published in 2005, this guide offers methodologies for conducting research on gender-based violence, particularly intimate partner violence, in low-resource settings. Drawing from the experiences of researchers across over 40 countries, it provides practical guidance on various aspects of research, including study design, data collection, and ethical considerations. The guide aims to equip researchers and activists with the tools necessary to conduct effective and ethical research, ultimately contributing to informed interventions and policy development... Read More →

Researching Violence Against Women: A Practical Guide for Researchers and Activists

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