scholarly journals Roadmap Towards an Integrated European Response to Domestic Violence

2021 ◽  
pp. 329-342
Author(s):  
Branko Lobnikar ◽  
Catharina Vogt ◽  
Joachim Kersten
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Case Documentation ◽  
National Comparison ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Domestic Violence Risk Assessment

The main goal of the IMPRODOVA project was to find ways to optimise domestic violence intervention and prevention. We found that effective cooperation of front-line responders comes from a common understanding of the problem. When trying to understand the phenomenon thoroughly, we realised that cross-national comparison of domestic violence definitions is a complex undertaking, as different countries use varied definitions. Intimate partner violence, domestic violence and family violence are used across all countries to describe the phenomenon. However, we can observe primarily gender-based definitions in all three front-line responders sectors. One of the promising findings of our analyses is that international standards are relatively well implemented in all the partner countries. For better cooperation of all stakeholders, we developed a training platform on domestic violence and supported it by analysing the possibilities of using the digital communication platform for inter-agency collaboration to address domestic violence adequately. Multidisciplinary cooperation across the sectors in risk assessment and case documentation was mentioned by many countries as a favourable objective, resulting in more dynamic and comprehensive risk assessment processes. That leads to developing a risk assessment tool – the Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Integration Module to achieve a more integrated European response to domestic violence.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence Risk Assessment and Case Documentation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Mela ◽  
Jarmo Houtsonen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Case Documentation ◽  
Domestic Violence Risk Assessment ◽  
Domestic Violence Prevention ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Assessment Procedures

Risk assessment is a cornerstone of domestic violence prevention and intervention. From the front-line responders' perspective, risk assessment constitutes a process that starts from identifying the factors increasing the likelihood of violence and then continues to plan safety measures to manage the sources of risks and prevent the recurrence of violence. To address some of the shortcomings related to the risk assessment of domestic violence, the IMPRODOVA project developed a Risk Assessment Integration Module, RAIMO. The overall purpose of RAIMO is to bridge the gaps between different risk assessment tools and professional perspectives and thereby to generate a shared understanding of risk assessment in multiprofessional and cooperative contexts. While RAIMO can be utilised in learning, teaching and as a databank, in this chapter, we focus on the key aspects and findings in risk assessment research. The chapter also aims to equip front-line responders with applicable information to revise or remodel the existing risk assessment procedures, networks, and tools.

Domestic violence

2012 ◽  
pp. 1981-1984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian C. Mezey
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Historical Overview ◽  
Physical Health Outcomes ◽  
Domestic Violence Risk Assessment ◽  
Mental Health Effects

Over the last decade, the issue of domestic violence has been transformed from a position of ‘selective inattention’ to becoming a high-priority social and public health issue. Although it is now recognized that experiences of domestic violence are associated with adverse mental as well as physical health outcomes for the victim, this has not always been the case. After a brief historical overview, this chapter looks at the definition, epidemiology, and aetiological factors surrounding domestic violence, before discussing the mental health effects of domestic violence, risk assessment, confidentiality and domestic violence, and the perpetrators of domestic violence.

Drawing upon the evidence to develop a multiagency risk assessment and risk management framework for domestic violence

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Lamb ◽  
Kirsty Forsdike ◽  
Cathy Humphreys ◽  
Kelsey Hegarty
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Violence Risk

Domestic violence poses a threat to the health, safety and wellbeing of women internationally and is associated with a range of physical injuries, chronic mental and physical health issues and death. In recognition of the serious consequences and to guide the allocation of resources, multiple countries have invested in efforts to measure domestic violence risk. This study aimed to determine whether there was an existing validated risk assessment tool with an actuarial element, or a common set of evidence-based risk factors that could be implemented in Victoria, Australia. A tool was sought which would effectively predict risk of severity, lethality and re-assault and support risk management strategies. The tool needed to be suitable for administration by a variety of professionals. Through an audit and analysis of existing tools, the study found an absence of universal standards or guidance for weighting actuarial tools and clear insight into how risk assessments currently inform risk management practice and multidisciplinary responses. However, the literature provides clarity around the key evidence-based risk factors that most commonly form a validated tool for adult victim survivors. The evidence was less definitive in terms of assessing risk of lethality and re-assault for children and young people.<br /><br />Key messages<br /><ul><li>There has been considerable investment in approaches to measure domestic violence risk.</li><br /><li>Some consistency exists in terms of evidence-based risk factors across existing risk assessment tools.</li><br /><li>There is an absence of universal standards for weighting actuarial tools as well as guidance to inform a response by a broad range of professionals.</li></ul>

Safety and Ergonomics Risk Assessment (SERA): A Customized Ergonomics Assessment Tool for Automobile Manufacturing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Snell ◽  
Arman Dehghani ◽  
Fabian Guenkzkofer ◽  
Stefan Kaltenbrunner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Automobile Manufacturing ◽  
International Reporting ◽  
Database Implementation ◽  
And Training

Musculoskeletal disorders continue to be a leading source of lost workdays across all industries. Common ergonomics assessment tools may include criteria extraneous to the stresses at specific companies or industries. Therefore, the creation of assessment tools, based on scientifically validated methods, with industry- or company-specific stresses may be of benefit. The BMW Group has developed the Safety and Ergonomics Risk Assessment (SERA) tool. This ergonomics assessment method incorporates the most up-to-date scientific methods and international standards, and is used worldwide in all production facilities of the BMW Group. As noted above, a major advantage of SERA over conventional ergonomics tools is the focus on ergonomics stresses common to automobile manufacturing and the consequent exclusion of irrelevant parameters, thereby reducing the time, effort, and training required for workplace assessments. Other advantages include the international uniformity of assessments and a web- and database-implementation allowing for easily comparable international reporting. The implementation of this method at the BMW Group has enabled a greater transparency for ergonomics across all international plants, and more effective and targeted ergonomics interventions. This publication will outline the basic motivation for SERA, highlight the relevant scientific sources and international standards, and general steps of an evaluation.

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