Developing distress protocols for research on sensitive topics
An article presenting two protocols that were developed to address risks related to emotional distress in a qualitative study on adolescent dating violence... Read More →
Research Guidance
Ethics, Methods, and Measures in Intimate Partner Violence Research: The Current State of the Field
A review of the current state of IPV research, including a discussion of ethics, methods, and measurement.... Read More →
Ethics, Methods, and Measures in Intimate Partner Violence Research: The Current State of the Field
Methodological and Ethical Challenges in Violence Research
This paper describes the main methodological and ethical challenges related to violence research, including assessing magnitude of interpersonal violence.... Read More →
Methodological and Ethical Challenges in Violence Research
Fostering Change: Black Women’s Motivations for Participating in Intimate Partner Violence Research
A qualitative research article aimed at understanding Canadian Black women's motivations for participating in research focused on experiences with the police in the context of intimate partner violence.... Read More →
Fostering Change: Black Women’s Motivations for Participating in Intimate Partner Violence Research
Goal: Resilience
The Goal: Resilience website aims at providing researchers information and resources on how to approach research in a trauma-informed way. Resources are grouped across different areas, including populations with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, and intimate partner violence (IPV).... Read More →
Goal: Resilience
Guidance for researchers conducting trauma- and violence-informed community-based research during a pandemic, natural disaster, crisis, or other emergency situation
Developed for researchers conducting community-based intervention research with people who have experienced gender-based violence. The guide offers trauma and violence-informed considerations for adapting an intervention or program evaluation research plan.... Read More →
Guidance for researchers conducting trauma- and violence-informed community-based research during a pandemic, natural disaster, crisis, or other emergency situation
Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Research on the Perpetration of Sexual Violence
A report to help inform the planning, conduct, funding, reviewing of protocols and study procedures on sexual violence perpetration... Read More →
Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Research on the Perpetration of Sexual Violence
Ethical and safety considerations when obtaining information from or about battered women for research purposes
An article describing practical strategies and protocols that have successfully been used when gathering sensitive information about intimate partner violence... Read More →
Ethical and safety considerations when obtaining information from or about battered women for research purposes
Ethics of conducting research in conflict settings
An article discussing the key ethical considerations for organizations and individuals engaged in research in conflict settings... Read More →
Ethics of conducting research in conflict settings
Creating a safe space for discussion and dialogue in a training session on gender-based violence (online & offline)
Practical tips for creating a safe environment for respectful discussion and dialogue... Read More →
Creating a safe space for discussion and dialogue in a training session on gender-based violence (online & offline)
Ethical and safety recommendations for intervention research on violence against women
This document from the WHO provides ethical and safety recommendations specifically for intervention research on violence against women. It builds on previous work and aims to fill knowledge gaps on effective responses, making it highly relevant for researchers developing ethical guidelines and protocols for IPV studies... Read More →
Ethical and safety recommendations for intervention research on violence against women
The Safe and Ethical Conduct of Violence Research: Guidance for Researchers and Research Staff
This guide provides a brief overview of the policies and best practices for ensuring the safe and ethical conduct of violence research.... Read More →
The Safe and Ethical Conduct of Violence Research: Guidance for Researchers and Research Staff
Toward a Trauma- and Violence-Informed Research Ethics Module: Considerations and Recommendations
This report provides recommendations for a training protocol for trauma- and violence-informed research ethics.... Read More →
Toward a Trauma- and Violence-Informed Research Ethics Module: Considerations and Recommendations
Researching Violence Against Women: A Practical Guide for Researchers and Activists
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 →