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Breaking from the Past: The Challenge of Documenting Intimate Partner Violence in Southeastern Europe

NCJ Number
236394
Journal
Victims & Offenders Volume: 6 Issue: 3 Dated: July-September 2011 Pages: 275-289
Author(s)
Lori K. Sudderth
Date Published
July 2011
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This study examined data on violence against women, how often the violence occurs and what populations are most in need of services.
Abstract
Without systematically collected data on violence against women, it is difficult to know how often the violence occurs and what populations are most in need of services. These efforts are especially needed in southeastern Europe, where there have been significant legislative changes in the last ten years but few mechanisms for monitoring progress or enforcement of policies. Efforts to establish systematic data collection are hampered by a lack of infrastructure to support such projects, cultural emphasis on male authority, and long-standing conflicts in the region. Recommendations for further research in the region are included. (Published Abstract)