scholarly journals Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence—Have We Got the Balance Right?

2015 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Bessant
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
International Law ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Violent Behaviour ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Protection Orders ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Roll Out

That states should act to prevent domestic violence and protect victims is clearly acknowledged in international law. Yet international law confirms also that victims, perpetrators and their families have rights to privacy, to a family life and to a home. The extent to which rights to respect for private and family life should be interfered with in order to protect victims remains in dispute. With the aim of improving the protection afforded to domestic violence victims in England and Wales, in 2011–2012 the police and courts piloted the use of two new short-term protective measures; domestic violence protection notices and orders. Between 2012 and 2013 the police also piloted the domestic violence disclosure scheme, which saw prospective victims provided with information about their partner’s previous violent behaviour. The disclosure scheme and the domestic violence protection orders and notices were rolled out nationally in March 2014. In this article, consideration is given to the impact these two initiatives will have on the privacy of victims and perpetrators, an issue not considered in government evaluations of the pilots. This article analyses whether the roll-out of these new initiatives is justified, given their potential for interference in private and family life.

scholarly journals Relationship between daily suicide counts and temperature in England and Wales

2007 ◽  
Vol 191 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Page ◽  
Shakoor Hajat ◽  
R. Sari Kovats
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuation ◽  
Daily Temperature ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Time Series Regression ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Hot Weather ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundSeasonal fluctuation in suicide has been observed in many populations. High temperature may contribute to this, but the effect of short-term fluctuations in temperature on suicide rates has not been studied.AimsTo assess the relationship between daily temperature and daily suicide counts in England and Wales between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 2003 and to establish whether heatwaves are associated with increased mortality from suicide.MethodTime-series regression analysis was used to explore and quantify the relationship between daily suicide counts and daily temperature. The impact of two heatwaves on suicide was estimated.ResultsNo spring or summer peak in suicide was found. Above 18 °, each 1 ° increase in mean temperature was associated with a 3.8 and 5.0% rise in suicide and violent suicide respectively. Suicide increased by 46.9% during the 1995 heatwave, whereas no change was seen during the 2003 heat wave.ConclusionsThere is increased risk of suicide during hot weather.

scholarly journals The U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem: Mixed Messages and Mixed Blessings for Israel?

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (01) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
Mick Dumper
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Tel Aviv ◽  
Mixed Messages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Different Parts

AbstractThe U.S. decision in December 2017 to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem recognizes the latter as the capital of Israel. While violating several UN resolutions and international law, it has in the short-term impacted the negotiations between the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel. In the longer term we can see that the impact of the decision is also more complex and nuanced. There are three main areas which suggest this to be the case: First, the lack of clarity over the decision itself; second, the varying degrees of sovereignty exercised by Israel in different parts of Jerusalem due to the city's long and religiously diverse history; and thirdly, the contradictions inherent in imposing a nationalist ideology upon a cosmopolitan and heterodox city.

7. Domestic Violence and Abuse

Family Law ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Carline ◽  
Roxanna Dehaghani
Keyword(s):  
Social Issue ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Domestic Abuse ◽  
Legal Aid ◽  
Protection Orders ◽  
The Family ◽  
Private Matter ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse

The chapter examines how, historically, domestic violence was considered to be a private matter that was none of the law's concern. While domestic violence is now recognised to be an important social issue, the historical acceptance of such abuse provides a context to understand some of the difficulties that victims face today. A key focus of the chapter is the family law remedies available for domestic abuse victims. Three key remedies are examined: non-molestation orders, occupation orders, and forced marriage protection orders. The chapter also explores some of the wider factors pertaining to the family justice system's response to domestic violence. It is important to recognise the impact of the changes to legal aid as introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, and the extent to which victims of domestic violence may feel threatened during family law proceedings, particularly in cases involving the arrangements for children after separation.

scholarly journals Children Fleeing Domestic Violence to Emergency Accommodations: Education Rights and Experiences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabreen Selvik ◽  
Cathrine Thjømøe
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
International Law ◽  
Due Process ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Abused Women ◽  
Constructive Approach ◽  
Right To Education ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
The Face

AbstractDomestic violence forces many families to flee to emergency accommodations. This article focuses on children’s experiences of schooling and life at confidential addresses, and to what extent their legal right to education in the face of domestic violence is safeguarded in practice. Data were collected from interviews with 20 children aged 6–16 with multiple relocations at Norwegian refuges for abused women. Interviews were coded using the constructive approach to grounded theory. Data were analyzed using Antonovsky's theory and interpreted within the context of Norwegian and international law, examining the rights of children to education versus the legal rights of abusers. The findings indicate that children’s rights to education and a life without violence may be sacrificed in favor of due process for abusers. The article suggests concrete protective measures to help safeguard these rights, and calls on policymakers and support agencies worldwide to rethink their policies and practice.

The Impact of Short-Term Counseling at a Domestic Violence Shelter

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. McNamara ◽  
Kevin Tamanini ◽  
Suzanne Pelletier-Walker
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Domestic Violence Shelter ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Reaching for the Vulnerables: Assessing the Impact of Digital Financial Inclusion to the MSME Household’s Vulnerability to Poverty

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-96
Author(s):  
Gilbert ◽  
Pricilia Meidy Winengko ◽  
Adho Adinegoro
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Vulnerability To Poverty ◽  
Indonesian Family Life Survey ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected most parts of society, one of which is the MSME household. Although various assistance has been addressed to this sector in the short term, a long-term strategy through digital financial inclusion is needed to reduce the vulnerability of MSME households to falling into poverty in the long term. Using data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey 2014, this study investigates the impact of digital finan-cial inclusion on the vulnerability of MSME households in Indonesia and in East Java. The OLS and 2SLS analysis shows that digital financial inclusion helped reduce the poverty vulnerability of MSME households significantly. Further logistic regression analysis also shows that the reduction of poverty vulnerability occurred both in the risk-induced and structural vulnerabilities. Based on the findings, this study recommends policy stakeholders to formulate a digital financial inclusion strategy as one of the alternative policies for poverty alleviation in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Clare’s Law, or the national Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

2015 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Grace
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Judicial Review ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Home Office ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
The Media ◽  
Procedural Rights ◽  
Domestic Violence Perpetrators ◽  
Roll Out

Clare’s Law has been a PR success for the police in England and Wales—the police have engaged directly with the media over the national roll-out of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme. But the precise operation of the Scheme, at a doctrinal level, is unclear, and warrants further scrutiny (and, I would argue, reform) before a crisis of confidence in the Scheme is precipitated by a challenge by way of judicial review. Human rights case law concerning the procedural rights of (suspected) domestic violence perpetrators is the medium through which this piece explores the manner in which the Scheme currently operates on the basis of Home Office guidance and policy.

scholarly journals Impact of the first national COVID-19 lockdown on referral of women experiencing domestic violence and abuse in England and Wales

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmina Panovska-Griffiths ◽  
Eszter Szilassy ◽  
Medina Johnson ◽  
Sharon Dixon ◽  
Anna Simoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Incidence Rate Ratio ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Access To Services ◽  
Future Planning ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Before And After ◽  
General Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic, with the related lockdown periods to curb transmission, has made it harder for survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) to disclose abuse and access support services. Our study describes the impact of the first COVID-19 wave and the associated national lockdown in England and Wales on the referrals from general practice to the IRIS (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) DVA programme. We compare this to the change in referrals in the same months in the previous year, during the school holidays in the three years preceding the pandemic and the period just after the first COVID-19 wave. School holiday periods were chosen as a comparator, since families, including the perpetrator, are together, affecting access to services. Methods We used anonymised data on daily referrals received by the IRIS DVA service in 33 areas from general practices over the period April 2017-September 2020. Interrupted-time series and non-linear regression were used to quantify the impact of the first national lockdown in March-June 2020 comparing analogous months the year before, and the impact of school holidays (01/04/2017-30/09/2020) on number of referrals, reporting Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR), 95% confidence intervals and p-values. Results The first national lockdown in 2020 lead to reduced number of referrals to DVA services (27%,95%CI=(21%,34%)) compared to the period before and after, and 19% fewer referrals compared to the same period in the year before. A reduction in the number of referrals was also evident during the school holidays with the highest reduction in referrals during the winter 2019 pre-pandemic school holiday (44%,95%CI=(32%,54%)) followed by the effect from the summer of 2020 school holidays (20%,95%CI=(10%,30%)). There was also a smaller reduction (13%-15%) in referrals during the longer summer holidays 2017–2019; and some reduction (5%-16%) during the shorter spring holidays 2017–2019. Conclusions We show that the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 led to decline in referrals to DVA services. Our findings suggest an association between decline in referrals to DVA services for woman experiencing DVA and prolonged periods of systemic closure proxied here by both the first COVID-19 national lockdown or school holidays. This highlights the need for future planning to provide adequate access and support for people experiencing DVA during future national lockdowns and during the school holidays.

scholarly journals Modeling the Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination in Lebanon: A Call to Speed-Up Vaccine Roll Out

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 697
Author(s):  
Ghina R. Mumtaz ◽  
Fadi El-Jardali ◽  
Mathilda Jabbour ◽  
Aya Harb ◽  
Laith J. Abu-Raddad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Short Term ◽  
High Coverage ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Epidemic Curve ◽  
Population Immunity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Roll Out

Four months into the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination campaign, only 10.7% of the Lebanese population have received at least one dose, raising serious concerns over the speed of vaccine roll-out and its impact in the event of a future surge. Using mathematical modeling, we assessed the short-term impact of various vaccine roll-out scenarios on SARS-CoV-2 epidemic course in Lebanon. At current population immunity levels, estimated by the model at 40% on 15 April 2021, a large epidemic wave is predicted if all social distancing restrictions are gradually eased and variants of concern are introduced. Reaching 80% vaccine coverage by the end of 2021 will flatten the epidemic curve and will result in a 37% and 34% decrease in the peak daily numbers of severe/critical disease cases and deaths, respectively; while reaching intermediate coverage of 40% will result in only a 10–11% decrease in each. Reaching 80% vaccine coverage by August would prevent twice as many severe/critical disease cases and deaths than if it were reached by December. Easing restrictions over a longer duration resulted in more favorable vaccination impact. In conclusion, for vaccination to have impact in the short-term, scale-up has to be rapid and reach high coverage (at least 70%), while sustaining social distancing measures during roll-out. At current vaccination pace, this is unlikely to be achieved. Concerted efforts need to be made to overcome local challenges and substantially scale up vaccination to avoid a surge that the country, with its multiple crises and limited health-care capacity, is largely unprepared for.

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