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Experiences of Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Accessing Support Services in Denmark

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined how female victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Denmark experience access to support services within the social and healthcare systems. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 women. Although women faced significant barriers to assistance, they were aided by their social networks. Societal perceptions on IPV, especially psychological violence, and frontline personnel's lack of expertise impeded their help-seeking behavior. We propose an adapted version of the Levesque et al.'s (2013) framework of access to this context. Addressing the barriers requires upskilling frontline personnel, delineation of responsibilities, and improved cross-sector collaboration.

Source: Violence Against Women

DOI: 10.1177/10778012251356958

Authors: Emma Vejlgaard, Caroline Langberg, Signe Smith Jervelund, Camilla S. Øverup

Institution: University of Copenhagen

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4412382849