Essays about: "IPV"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 39 essays containing the word IPV.

  1. 16. Intimate partner violence and the role of the health caresystem

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Anna Maria Dahlbäck; [2020]
    Keywords : Intimate partner violence; Screening; Domestic violence; Normalization;

    Abstract : IntroductionHealth care is important for identifying IPV (intimate partner violence). Screening variesbetween clinics. By supporting the victim, chances for cooperation in the investigationincreases and thus the conviction rate. Health care needs to identify and support IPV victimswhen reporting crimes. READ MORE

  3. 17. Why Doesn't She Leave? : Examnining the Role of Violence and Coercive Control in Domestic Abuse Cases in Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Andrea Cengic; [2020]
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    Abstract : Background. The current narrative of IPV places heavy emphasis on physical violence. Some scholars have criticized this claiming that most abuse is not violent, rather it is characterized by coercive control tactics, such as isolation and intimidation. Aim. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Two-Year Trap

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Regina Mattsson; [2019-08-08]
    Keywords : marriage migration; gendered citizenship; intimate partner violence; structural violence;

    Abstract : Marriage migration contests the normative boundaries of marriage and is therefore becoming object to vast regulations. The Swedish Alien Act’s two-year rule is one such regulation, that is implemented to weed out “fraudulent marriages” among marriage migrants. READ MORE

  5. 19. Behind Closed Doors. A Study on Swedish Authorities' Perceptions on Gender of Offenders and Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Maria Puur; [2019]
    Keywords : Perceptions; IPV; Gender; Police; Social Services;

    Abstract : Intimate partner violence is a global issue that occur in both opposite and same-sex relationships, with both male and female offenders, but also with male and female victims. The police and social services are the two main authorities in Sweden to evaluate the situation of intimate partner violence, identify the offender, examine the probability of future violence, and to provide victim support. READ MORE

  6. 20. “As long as he can provide” : A qualitative case study exploring women’s and men’s attitudes towards economic intimate partner violence in Livingstone, Zambia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Sonia Hammi; [2019]
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    Abstract : Background: Zambia has one of the highest rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the world. While the focus has been put on the prevalence and the consequences of physical, sexual and psychological violence, economic abuse has been a neglected area in research. READ MORE