Briefing papers

Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA)

CRiVA members have authored the following concise and accessible research briefing papers, available for download below:

Jobson, C. (2022) LGBTQ+ Inclusive Relationships and Sex Education Briefing Paper. Durham University.
Burrell, S.R. (2020) Engaging men and boys inpreventing violence against women: The role of businesses and workplaces. Durham University.
Donovan, C. and Butterby, K. (2020) An eight day working week: LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Sector Snapshot. Durham University.
Donovan, C., Wilcock, A., Cunnington-Shore, C. and Easton, J. (2020) The training needs of magistrates in relation to domestic abuse. Magistrates Association.
Chantler, K., Donovan, C., Fenton, R. and Bracewell, K. (2019) Findings from a national study to investigate how British universities are challenging sexual violence and harassment on campus. University of Central Lancashire, University of Exeter and Durham University.
Bracewell, K., Chantler, K., Donovan, C. and Fenton, R. (2019) Sexual violence self assessment checklist. University of Central Lancashire, University of Exeter and Durham University.
Westmarland, N. and Bows, H. (2018)  Tackling violence against women: Addressing unmet needs. British Medical Association.
Hackett, S. and Smith, S. (2018) Young people who engage in child sexual exploitation behaviours: An exploratory study. Centre for Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse.
Westmarland, N. (2017) Domestic violence and abuse: Working together to transform responses in the workplace. Vodafone Foundation.
Vera-Gray, F. (2017) Understanding public sexual harassment. Durham University.
Vera-Gray, F. and Bullough, J. (2017) Understanding public sexual harassment: Lesson plans and session guidance, Key stages 3 & 4. Durham University.
McGlynn, C. (2017) Rape trials and sexual history evidence. Durham University.
Bows, H. and Westmarland, N. (2017) Sexual violence in later life: Information for survivors. Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland.
Westmarland, N., Johnson, K. and McGlynn, C. (2017) Policing domestic abuse - What are 'out of court resolutions' and when are they used?. Durham University.
Bows, H. and Westmarland, N. (2016) Anyone can be a victim of rape: Guide for practitioners. Durham University, in partnership with Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland, Age UK Teesside and Age UK Gateshead.
Bows, H., Burrell, S. and Westmarland, N. (2015) Rapid evidence assessment of current interventions, approaches, and policies on sexual violence on campus. Durham University Sexual Violence Task Force.