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Time Will Tell: A Temporal Analysis of Victim-Survivor’s Formal Support-Seeking for Co-occurring Family Violence and Sexual Harm

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Drawing on qualitative interviews with both victim-survivors (n = 11) and specialist service providers (n = 11) in Victoria (Australia), this article analyses formal support-seeking for co-occurring family violence and sexual harm through a temporal lens. Our findings focus on two main themes: (i) victim-survivor readiness and trauma-informed support; and (ii) service readiness, time constraints and delays in providing support. The analysis sheds light on the disconnection between crisis intervention for family violence and long-term therapeutic support for sexual harm. In response, we emphasize the unique contribution of a trauma-informed temporal lens to criminological knowledge and discuss implications for policy and practice.

Source: The British Journal of Criminology

DOI: 10.1093/bjc/azae092

Authors: Alexandra Ridgway, Gemma Hamilton, Anastasia Powell, Georgina Heydon

Institution: RMIT University

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,436