Following the fall of communism, Slovakia found itself in a challenging position: to openly
acknowledge the existence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and its disproportionate effect …

Following the fall of communism, Slovakia found itself in a challenging position: to openly
acknowledge the existence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and its disproportionate effect …

“We hid our neighbor in the basement boiler room of our apartment complex. She lived there
for several days. This is how our organization began.” Julia sat upright in her office chair as …

Domestic violence, a pervasive and deeply rooted social issue, presents itself as one of the
most significant challenges in modern society. This phenomenon, which transcends …

This special issue sought to identify and report empirical evidence gathered from countries
around the world that demonstrates what effective steps we could take when responding to …

In the early 1990s, if an average person on the street in Russia was asked about domestic
violence (domashnee nasilie), she or he would probably have responded by asking what …

Intimate partner violence (IPV), including physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse
is a reality that affects the lives of many women. Since the 1970s, advocates have debated …

This book offers a critical overview of established and emerging manifestations of domestic
violence across Europe. It describes how countries within and outside the EU are …

This paper examines limitations in how law enforcement and public health systems respond
to domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan. Findings from interviews with domestic violence victims …

Violence against women (VAW) is a pressing global problem that violates women's rights
and negatively affects their health and well-being. While VAW in the worldwide context …