Violence Against Women is a peer-reviewed, international, and interdisciplinary journal publishing research on the problem of violence against women. #VAW journals.sagepub.com/home/vawahttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3muktdouhbt2yThis article argues that the two Netflix thrillers "Clickbait" and "The Guilty" reinforce harmful myths about sexual and domestic violence by centering narratives around the figure of the wrongly accused man in the wake of #MeToo. Read it here: https://journals.sagepub.com/.../10.1177/10778012261465666 #VAW02 Sep 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muktdouhbt2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mttgcsn5yc2tThis article explores how emotional dependency can increase the risk of dating violence against women, highlighting the importance of early prevention and healthy relationships. Listen to lead author Dr. Mayra Castillo-Gonzales discuss their research: https://youtu.be/OxClJiwcVY0?si=PrJza_YQDYh75x6t24 Aug 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttgcsn5yc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mt2vdqznx22tThis author explores how subtle and explicit forms of gender-based violence shape women’s everyday experiences in a male-dominated public workplace in Uruguay. Interested in learning more? Check out the article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225140189414 Aug 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2vdqznx22thttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3msixuccigs2tThis article explores how personal, social, and cultural factors shape whether Hispanic women experiencing intimate partner violence seek help, highlighting coping strategies as a key factor in reaching out for support. Learn more here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801226146566107 Aug 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3msixuccigs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mqd22fmikc2tDrawing on data from 7,060 students across 50 English schools, this study finds that nearly 1 in 10 students aged 12–13 reported sexual harassment in the past year, with girls, non-binary students, and sexual-minority students at higher risk. Learn more here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225139113610 Jul 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqd22fmikc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mp4fjars622tIn a civil case involving "stealthing" (the nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex), mock jurors were more likely to side with the plaintiff when she was sober rather than intoxicated. Learn more about this study and its findings here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225139163925 Jun 2026 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4fjars622thttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mnl2s2ifzs2tThis study examines Australian midwives' views on integrating technological interventions into screening protocols for intimate partner violence (IPV) during antenatal care. Midwives were receptive to computerized family violence screening. Learn more: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225140189805 Jun 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnl2s2ifzs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mlwewqnupc25This study examines sexual assault case dynamics among Latinx survivors who sought medical care. The authors highlight the importance of intentional, culturally responsive systems to support survivors and address sexual assault. Read their research here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225139113515 May 2026 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwewqnupc25https://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mkbgb5uy4k2iWhat happens when women rideshare drivers confront sexual abuse from male riders? Most perpetrators don’t stop—they persist. This author sheds light on technology-facilitated GBV experienced by women in the U.S. ridesharing industry. Read the study here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225139113224 Apr 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbgb5uy4k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mj6da7um222iThis article exposes sexual misconduct cases by doctors against female patients, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced ethical training, protective policies, and safeguarding of patients’ rights, with the ultimate aim of fostering a healthcare environment centered on dignity.10 Apr 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6da7um222ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mieidqf3d22iThis author uses Nancy Fraser’s theory of social justice to analyze outsourced domestic violence services in Taiwan. The study reveals how bureaucratic control compromises service quality and marginalizes survivors’ needs. Read it here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225139113731 Mar 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieidqf3d22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mhjfrgiby22iDrawing on India’s Demographic Health Survey data from 2019–2021, these authors found that witnessing spousal violence in childhood may increase the risk of adult victimization by 39–70%, demonstrating how violence can persist across generations. Read the study here: https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801225132935920 Mar 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjfrgiby22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mgxzsjivik2iThese authors examined women's acceptability of physical intimate partner violence across 51 countries from 1999 to 2020, finding that the acceptability of physical IPV has significantly decreased. Follow this link to learn more about their findings: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/10778012261428411 #VAW #IPV [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Mar 2026 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxzsjivik2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mgg5jigqwk2iThis author analyzed 29 AI-powered “undressing” apps, which generate sexually explicit fake images without consent from those pictured, arguing that these tools normalize women’s objectification and undermine their privacy + autonomy. Learn more about the study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225139796606 Mar 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgg5jigqwk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mfung2qn5c2iLast chance! 📢 Call for Papers 📢 A Special Issue on Perils, Pitfalls, and Potential of Data (Systems) for Evidence on Diverse Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls Submission deadline: March 15, 2026 Submit to: Dr. Alexis Palfreyman at hello@civah.org DM for full submission guidelines. #VAW27 Feb 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfung2qn5c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mf5xqvivgs2i📢 Call for Papers: Special Issue on Perils, Pitfalls, and Potential of Data (Systems) for Evidence on Diverse Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls Submission deadline: March 15, 2026 Submit to: Dr. Alexis Palfreyman at hello@civah.org DM for full submission guidelines. #VAW #CFP18 Feb 2026 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5xqvivgs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mergm65ars2iWhat factors influence decisions not to report stalking? Using national data, this study identifies 4 distinct patterns in non-reporting: denial of stalker’s intent, rejection of victim identity, lack of rationale, and denial of serious harm. Learn more: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1077801225134760413 Feb 2026 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mergm65ars2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3me7sh7y3762fWhile crises are often characterized by uncertainty, they can also be a time of opportunity and innovation. This author outlines lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic for designing accessible services to support victim-survivors. Learn more here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225137942206 Feb 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7sh7y3762fhttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mdqhgfn7fs2iVictim, survivor, or victim-survivor? This author explores what the best language to refer to someone with lived experience(s) of sexual violence is, suggesting we should use 'victim-survivor' to capture multiple identities. Want to learn more? Read the article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225133845431 Jan 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdqhgfn7fs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3md4kpae3cc2iThese authors explore a reality often silenced in university settings—how power is used to access someone’s body without their consent. Their article confronts the silence of institutions, emphasizing that these are not isolated incidents. Read the study here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225133848523 Jan 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4kpae3cc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mccpzxfqvc2iThis article outlines a community-based study that took place in a regional location of Australia, where women were invited to discuss their experiences of having a male partner referred to a men’s behavior change program. Read about their experiences here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225133848713 Jan 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccpzxfqvc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3mbzffgfbas2iThis analysis is the first to examine legal judgments in cases where animals were included in protection orders. The author emphasizes the value of animal-inclusive protection order statutes in protecting animal and human victims of GBV from coercive control. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225133840509 Jan 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbzffgfbas2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3m7vjtrwr5s2iThis study suggests that young women who have experienced online sexual harassment are more likely to experience disordered eating attitudes, and this may be due to an increased feeling of shame felt towards their bodies. Learn more about this research here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1077801225133847613 Dec 2025 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7vjtrwr5s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3m6knvfmlkc2iListen to Dr. Hannah Javidi discuss how changing attitudes around gender and sexuality can contribute to more positive beliefs about affirmative sexual consent among college students, thus fostering a healthier and more respectful campus culture. Watch here: youtu.be/eFJ5_vI3yeIe https://youtu.be/eFJ5_vI3yeI26 Nov 2025 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6knvfmlkc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/vawjournal.bsky.social/post/3m5577msz6k2iThis article explores how migrant and refugee women experience the Australian legal system following family violence, finding the legal system to be a complex site capable of discrimination and protection—sometimes occurring simultaneously. Read more here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/10778012251334767 #VAW08 Nov 2025 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:uzfletkwbbfqmqb7z2cbzinq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5577msz6k2i