Preventing gender based violence in UK universities: the policy context

2018 ◽  
pp. 105-126
Author(s):  
Anni Donaldson ◽  
Melanie McCarry ◽  
Aimee McCullough
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Policy Context ◽  
Prevention Programmes ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Uk Higher Education ◽  
Whole Systems

This chapter examines the policy context of prevention work on gender based violence (GBV) in UK universities, with a focus on Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It first provides an overview of the current situation facing UK universities as they develop their responses to GBV before contextualising this by identifying the key factors that influence GBV policy in each country using a three-point conceptual framework. It then reviews current developments in universities' approaches to the issue of GBV in their national context and concludes with a discussion of the opportunities and challenges facing the UK higher education sector as it develops its approach to GBV prevention. The chapter proposes a theoretical framework that involves a gendered analysis and a whole sector response, along with intervention and prevention programmes that include universities getting involved in local coordinated community responses to GBV and adopting a whole systems approach to GBV.

Migration, gender, and cultural issues in healthcare: psychosomatic implications

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mira Lal
Keyword(s):  
Human Migration ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Displaced Populations ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
Economic Necessity ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Uk

Human migration involves moving to a new permanent or semi-permanent location. Whether on an individual basis, in small groups or in large numbers, whether due to economic necessity (emigrants), sociocultural strife or the effects of war (refugees), it can contribute to stress in the mobile along with the settled population. Uncertainty then, increases the risk of psychosomatic disease in those relocating because of the changes in their personal/social support networks. The available healthcare for the displaced may not address their health needs adequately. Chapter 12 deliberates on this. Gender-related issues, with a female preponderance as victims come to the fore in displaced populations. These include the health effects of domestic and sexual violence or gender-based violence. International organisations, including the UN, the WHO, and FIGO, along with organisations from various countries that promote women's and children's health, have developed guidelines, and attempted to engender political will to endeavour to stop this preventable morbidity. Nevertheless, it persists with a biopsychosociocultural impact, and can be fatal. Unwanted pregnancies can result from gender-based violence or failed contraception with the pregnant woman seeking termination (abortion). Annually, about 42 million women resort to illegal methods of abortion, and risk grievous harm due to a lack of legalized services. Female genital mutilation, a form of gender-based violence with genitourinary sequelae that is carried out on girls, has global implications. It prevails due to cultural acceptance, despite major health consequences. It is illegal in the UK, and the RCOG has developed guidelines. Vignettes in this chapter illustrate these gender-related health issues.

Gender Based Violence in University Communities

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Task Force ◽  
The United States ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
University Communities ◽  
The Media ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Uk

Until recently, higher education in the United Kingdom has largely failed to recognise gender based violence (GBV) on campus, but following the UK government task force set up in 2015, universities are becoming more aware of the issue. And recent cases in the media about the sexualised abuse of power in institutions such as universities, Parliament and Hollywood highlight the prevalence and damaging impact of GBV. This book provides the first in-depth overview of research and practice in GBV in universities. The book sets out the international context of ideologies, politics and institutional structures that underlie responses to GBV and sexual violence elsewhere in Europe, in the United States, and in Australia, and considers the implications of implementing related policy and practice. Presenting examples of innovative British approaches to engagement with the issue, the book also considers UK, EU and UN legislation to give an international perspective, making it of direct use to discussions of ‘what works’ in preventing GBV.

Gender-based Violence Assessment in the Health Sector and Beyond

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele R. Decker ◽  
Elizabeth Miller ◽  
Nancy Glass
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Health Care Sector ◽  
Routine Screening ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Policy Context ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Subsequent Intervention

This chapter discusses the rationale and evidence base for routine screening in the health care sector for gender-based violence (GBV) among patients who present for care. The evidence indicates that the impact of screening without subsequent intervention is limited. The chapter also discusses the policy context for GBV screening and makes recommendations for harnessing the potential of the health and other sectors to create safe environments for identifying and assisting GBV victims.

scholarly journals Seeking Justice and Redress for Victim-Survivors of Image-Based Sexual Abuse

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Rackley ◽  
Clare McGlynn ◽  
Kelly Johnson ◽  
Nicola Henry ◽  
Nicola Gavey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Image Based Sexual Abuse

AbstractDespite apparent political concern and action—often fuelled by high-profile cases and campaigns—legislative and institutional responses to image-based sexual abuse in the UK have been ad hoc, piecemeal and inconsistent. In practice, victim-survivors are being consistently failed: by the law, by the police and criminal justice system, by traditional and social media, website operators, and by their employers, universities and schools. Drawing on data from the first multi-jurisdictional study of the nature and harms of, and legal/policy responses to, image-based sexual abuse, this article argues for a new joined-up approach that supports victim-survivors of image-based sexual abuse to ‘reclaim control’. It argues for a comprehensive, multi-layered, multi-institutional and multi-agency response, led by a government- and industry-funded online or e-safety organisation, which not only recognises the diversity of victim-survivor experiences and the intersection of image-based sexual abuse with other forms of sexual and gender-based violence and discrimination, but which also enables victim-survivors to reclaim control within and beyond the criminal justice system.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence: A Comparison of Men in Treatment and Their (ex-) Partners Accounts

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5859
Author(s):  
Berta Vall ◽  
Anna Sala-Bubaré ◽  
Marianne Hester ◽  
Alessandra Pauncz
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Violent Behaviour ◽  
Abusive Behavior ◽  
Outcome Monitoring ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health and widespread problem, and perpetrator programmes are in a unique position to work towards the end of gender-based violence. However, in order to promote safe perpetrator work, it is crucial to focus on the impact of IPV on the victims and survivors. In this context, little research has triangulated data by including both, victim’s perspectives on the impact that IPV has on them and also men’s level of awareness of the impact of their violent behaviour. In this paper, results from the “Impact Outcome Monitoring Toolkit (Impact Toolkit)” from one perpetrator treatment programme in the UK are presented. Participants were 98 in total; 49 men that were following treatment in a perpetrator program and their (ex-) partners. The differences in their perceptions of the IPV, but also on the impact of this abusive behavior on the victims, is described. Finally, recommendations for research and practice are discussed.

Networks for Social Impact

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Shumate ◽  
Katherine R. Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Social Issue ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Network Governance ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Original Case ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Network Approaches

Networks for Social Impact is a broad review of how nonprofits, businesses, and governments work together to tackle social problems. The book takes a systems approach to explain how networks make a social impact, and when they are unlikely to do so. It argues that network design and management is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, the type of social issue, the mechanism for social impact, environment, and resources available each determine appropriate choices. Drawing on research from public administration, psychology, business, network science, social work, and communication, it synthesizes what we know about how to best design and manage networks. It includes illustrations from 30 original case studies; they describe groups of organizations addressing issues such as gender-based violence, educational outcomes, senior care, veterans’ services, mental health and wellness, and climate change. Additionally, the volume describes critical issues that leaders address in creating and managing networks, including social issue analysis, network governance, securing and managing funding, dealing with power and conflict, using data effectively, and managing change. Each chapter includes tools for network leaders to use to handle these issues. This book is neither a Pollyannaish, pro-collaboration account of the benefits of network approaches, nor is it a critical view of these efforts. Instead, it highlights the opportunities and challenges of networks.

Using the law to challenge gender based violence in university communities

2018 ◽  
pp. 149-168
Author(s):  
Louise Whitfield
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
University Communities ◽  
Human Rights Act ◽  
Human Rights Act 1998 ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Legal Frameworks ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Progressive Potential

This chapter considers the progressive potential of the existing legal frameworks, such as human rights and equality legislation, to challenge gender based violence (GBV) in university communities. It first highlights the limitations of existing university responses to sexual violence against students before explaining how the existing law could be used more to protect and provide justice for survivors of GBV, as well as bring about much-needed change in the accountability of universities and respect for women's rights. These laws include the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, European and international law and instruments such as the Istanbul Convention, the European Union Victims' Directive, and the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The chapter also examines how those laws have been used in action by individuals and campaigning groups to improve university approaches.

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