Research
This area contains resources relevant to research on domestic and sexual violence including Applied Research Documents, data sets, research and evaluation tools, fact sheets, research reports, and other publications that provide an analysis, critique and/or review of current related issues.
NOTE: During 2011, we will continue to enhance this area to support the field's increased interest in evidence-based practices and policies, including the release of the NRCDV's Domestic Violence Non-Residential Services Study data (September), and the release of the first wave of CDC's National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) data (October).
Assessment
Resources listed in this area build a strong case for the implementation of screening and assessment tools for victims and perpetrators of violence against women in various settings.+ learn more
Consequences
This area features research on the consequences of violence against women, exploring the challenges that may arise from trauma and the capacity for resiliency exhibited by survivors.+ learn more
Data Sets
This area features publicly-accessible online data sets on violence against women, and provides information about utilizing and/or analyzing data to enhance the work of advocates and others working to end domestic and sexual violence.+ learn more
Guidelines & Recommendations for Conducting Research
The resources listed in this area provide guidance and recommendations for conducting research on violence against women.+ learn more
Homicide & Femicide
This section includes fatality reports and research related to lethality and intimate partner homicide prevention.+ learn more
Program Evaluation
The program evaluation tools and guidelines included here offer practical considerations and strategies for conceptualizing and carrying out program evaluation in violence against women organizations.+ learn more
Researcher/Practitioner Collaboration
This area highlights tips for establishing and maintaining successful collaborations between researchers and practitioners in order to produce the most useful research on issues relevant to ending violence.+ learn more
Service/Shelter Utilization
This area highlights research on the role that traditional domestic and sexual violence services play in survivors' lives, and the effectiveness of those services.+ learn more
Technology-Assisted Abuse/Internet Crime
The research highlighted in this area explores the ways that abusers and perpetrators use technology to harass, threaten, surveille, exploit, and violate their victim(s).+ learn more
Understudied Populations
This section includes research on populations impacted by domestic and sexual violence about whom there is a scant body of literature.+ learn more
Use of Data & Statistics
The resources included here address how to evaluate and use data, providing recommendations for considering the credibility, value and limitations of research and data collection methods.+ learn more
Violent Crime
This area features reports on violent crime as it intersects with violence against women.+ learn more
