Research : Publications by CREVAWC Researchers Listing by Category


CREVAWC Researchers by Category

Aboriginal Women & Communities
Adolescent Dating Relationships
Child Welfare and Custody/Access
Children Exposed To Domestic Violence
Community Development Initiatives
Discrimination
Economic Cost of Woman Abuse
Girls
Homophobia
Integrated Models of Woman Abuse Services
Justice System
Media Violence
Miscellaneous
Prevention
Refugees

  

Reports
Research Methodologies

Resistance to Change — Blacklash of the Feminist Movement
Safe Schools
Service Providers
Sexual Violence
Woman Abuse — Health and Homelessness
Woman Abuse — Mental Health and Addictions
Woman Abuse — Effect on Health
Woman Abuse/Family Violence/Domestic Assault
Women's Health
Working With Diverse Communities
Working with Men & Boys
Workplace/Campus Violence & Harassment
Youth


Aboriginal Women & Communities

Berman, H., Alvernaz Mulcahy, G., Forchuk, C., Edmunds, K. A., Haldenby, A., & Lopez, R. (2009). Uprooted and displaced: A critical narrative study of homeless, Aboriginal, and newcomer girls in Canada. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 30(7), 418-430.

Haskell, L., & Randall, M. (2009). Disrupted attachments: A social context complex trauma framework and the lives of aboriginal peoples in Canada. Journal of Aboriginal Health, 5(3), 48-99.

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Adolescent Dating Relationships

Ismail, F., Berman, H., & Ward-Griffin, C. (2007). Dating violence and the health of young women: A feminist narrative study. Health Care for Women International, 28(5), 453-477.

Child Welfare and Custody/Access

Crooks, C. V., Jaffe, P. G., & Bala, N. (2010). Factoring in the effects of children's exposure to domestic violence in determining appropriate postseparation parenting plans. In M. T Hannah, B. Goldstein (Eds.), Domestic Violence, abuse, and child custody: Legal strategies and policy issues (pp. 22.1 - 22.52). Kingston, New Jersey: Civic Research Institute Inc.

Jaffe, P. G., Ashbourne, D., & Mamo, A. A. (2010). Early identification and prevention of parent–child alienation: A framework for balancing risks and benefits of intervention. Family Court Review, 48(1), 136–152.

Jaffe, P. G., Crooks, C. V., & Bala, N. (2009). A framework for addressing allegations of domestic violence in child custody disputes. Journal of Child Custody, 6(3), 169 - 188.

Jaffe, P. G., Johnston, J. R., Crooks, C. V., & Bala, N. (2008). Custody disputes involving allegations of domestic violence: Toward a differentiated approach to parenting plans. Family Court Review, 46(3), 500-522.

Bala, N., Jaffe, P. G., & Crooks, C. V. (2007). Spousal violence and child-related cases: Challenging cases requiring differentiated responses. Canadian Family Law Quarterly, 27(1), 1-113.

Jaffe, P. G., Crooks, C. V., & Wong, Q. F. F. (2005). Parenting arrangements after domestic violence: Safety as a priority in judging children’s best interest. Journal of the Center for Families, Children and the Courts, 95-107.

Jaffe, P. G., Crooks, C. V., & Bala, N. (2005). Making appropriate parenting arrangements in family violence cases: Applying the literature to identify promising practices.

DeOliveira, C. A., Wolfe, V. V., & Bailey, H. N. (2004). The effect of childhood maltreatment on the parent-child relationship: Project summary. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Jaffe, P. G., Crooks, C. V., & Poisson, S. E. (2003). Common misconceptions in addressing domestic violence in child custody disputes. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 57-68.

Wolfe, D. A., Jaffe, P. G., Jetté, J. L., Poisson, S. E. (2003). The impact of child abuse in community institutions and organizations: Advancing professional and scientific understanding. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 10(2), 179.191.

Berman, H. (2003). Getting critical with children: Empowering approaches with a disempowered group. Advances in Nursing Science, 26(2), 102-113.

Children Exposed To Domestic Violence

Crooks, C. V., Jaffe, P. G., & Bala, N. (2010). Factoring in the effects of children's exposure to domestic violence in determining appropriate postseparation parenting plans. In M. T Hannah, B. Goldstein (Eds.), Domestic Violence, abuse, and child custody: Legal strategies and policy issues (pp. 22.1 - 22.52). Kingston, New Jersey: Civic Research Institute Inc.

Baker, L. L., & Jaffe, P. G. (2006). A teacher’s handbook: Understanding woman abuse and its effects on children. Strategies for responding to students. London, Canada: Centre for Children & Families in the Justice System.

Jaffe, P. G., & Juodis, M. (2006). Children as victims and witnesses of domestic homicide: Lessons learned from domestic violence death review committees. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 57, 13-28.

Wolfe, D. A., Crooks, C. V., Lee, V., McIntyre-Smith, A., & Jaffe, P. G. (2003). The effects of children’s exposure to domestic violence: A meta-analysis and critique. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 6(3), 171-187.

Jaffe, P. G., Crooks, C. V., & Wolfe, D. A. (2003). Legal and policy responses to children exposed to domestic violence: The need to evaluate intended and unintended consequences. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 6(3), 205-213.

Community Development Initiatives

Campbell, M. (2010). Threat assessment and risk management in domestic violence cases: An overview of ontario justice and community collaboration for 2010 and future directions. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Campbell, M. (2010). Évaluation des menaces et gestion des risques dans les cas de violence familiale : Un aperçu de la collaboration entre le système judiciaire et les
organismes communautaires en Ontario pour 2010 et à l'avenir
. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Final report. London, Ontario.
Voices from the Front Lines is a qualitative study that identifies gaps in services for abused women and their children and their children and abusive men.  It includes a specific focus on gaps in rural Middlesex County.  The study was done for the London Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse and the Middlesex County Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Executive summary. London, Ontario.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Abridged version. London, Ontario.

Sageman, C. (2004). Community consultation – Phase one report: Survey findings. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Sageman, C. (2004). Community consultation – Phase two report: Focus group findings.London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Baobaid, M. (2002). Access to women abuse services by Arab-Speaking Muslim women in London, Ontario: Background investigation and recommendations for further research and community outreach. London, Canada: Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Discrimination

Bethune-Davies, P., McWilliam, C. L., & Berman, H. (2006). Living with the health and social inequities of a disability: A critical feminist study. Health Care for Women International, 27(3), 204-222.

De Kersztes, C. , Berman, H., Scott, K. (2001). Assessing "chilly climate" in co-ed university residences. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
An examination of the frequency, experience, and meaning of sexist, racist, and homophobic behaviors in a university residence setting. This study seeks to identify, describe and track the development of students’experiences and perceptions of the extent and meaning of harassing and violent behaviors in the residences during the academic year.

Economic Cost of Woman Abuse

Greaves, L., Hankivsky, O., & Kingston-Riechers, J. (1995). Selected estimates of the costs of violence against women. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
A ground-breaking study that estimates the annual calculable cost of violence against women in Canada. Three forms of violence (sexual assault/rape, woman abuse in intimate relalionships and incest/child sexual assault) in four selected policy areas (social services/education, criminal justices, labour/employment and health/medical) are examined.

Girls

Berman, H., Alvernaz Mulcahy, G., Forchuk, C., Edmunds, K. A., Haldenby, A., & Lopez, R. (2009). Uprooted and displaced: A critical narrative study of homeless, Aboriginal, and newcomer girls in Canada. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 30(7), 418-430.

Jaffe, P., & Hughes, R. (2008, Fall). Preventing violence against Girls: Challenges and opportunities for educators. Education Forum, 34(3), 17-19.

Ismail, F., Berman, H., & Ward-Griffin, C. (2007). Dating violence and the health of young women: A feminist narrative study. Health Care for Women International, 28(5), 453-477.

Normandeau, S., Harper, E., & Martinez, E. (2005). Evaluation of the implementation process of Intersecting Sites of Violence in the Lives of Girls: A national participatory action project with girls and young women and the organizations that work with them. Montreal, Quebec: Le centre de recherche interdisciplinaire sur la violence familiale et la violence faite aux femmes.

Reid, S., Berman, H., & Forchuk, C. (2005). Living on the streets: A feminist narrative study of girls and young women. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 28(4), 237-256.

Berman, H., Izumi, J., & Traher Arnold, C. (2002). Sexual harassment and the developing sense of self among adolescent girls. Canadian Journal of Counselling 36(4), 265-280.

In the Best Interest of the Girl Child: Phase II Report , Dans Le Meilleur Interet Des Petites Filles :: 2002 :: Funded by the Status of Women Canada

Cummings, A. L., & Leschied, A. W. (2001). Understanding aggression with adolescent girls: Implications for policy and practice. London, Canada: Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario.

Berman, H., McKenna, K., Traher Arnold, C., Taylor, G., & MacQuarrie, B. (2000). Sexual harassment: Everyday violence in the lives of girls and women. Advances in Nursing Science 22(4), 32-46.

Burkell, J., & Ellis, K. (1995). Principles of effective anti-violence education: A review of prevention literature. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Homophobia

De Kersztes, C. , Berman, H., Scott, K. (2001). Assessing "chilly climate" in co-ed university residences. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
An examination of the frequency, experience, and meaning of sexist, racist, and homophobic behaviors in a university residence setting. This study seeks to identify, describe and track the development of students’experiences and perceptions of the extent and meaning of harassing and violent behaviors in the residences during the academic year.

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Integrated Models of Woman Abuse Services

Emergency Measures and Beyond: Immediate and Long Term Recommendations for Change :: Cross-Sectoral Violence Against Women Strategy Group (CSVAWSG), March 2004

Grasely, C., Stickney, J., Harris, R., Hutchinson, G., Greaves, L., & Boyd, T. (1999). Assessing the integrated model of services for abused women: The consumers' perspective. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This report describes the help-seeking experiences of abused women in the London, Ontario area. Information about women’s contacts with the service network provide a consumer test of the Integrated Model. The study is based on detailed personal interviews with 105 women who experienced abuse by their partners.

Luton, K. J. (1996). Shared connections - shared values: Assessing the integrated model of delivering woman abuse services in London, Ontario. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This report reflects critically on a coordinated system of woman abuse services in London. The issues discussed are relevant to all communities seeking coordinated responses to woman abuse: language and ideology, communication and diversity.

Justice System

Campbell, M. (2010). Threat assessment and risk management in domestic violence cases: An overview of ontario justice and community collaboration for 2010 and future directions. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Campbell, M. (2010). Évaluation des menaces et gestion des risques dans les cas de violence familiale : Un aperçu de la collaboration entre le système judiciaire et les
organismes communautaires en Ontario pour 2010 et à l'avenir
. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

MacQuarrie, B. (Ed). (2008). Surviving the system handbook: Advice on using the legal system if you are a survivor of sexual violence. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Final report. London, Ontario.
Voices from the Front Lines is a qualitative study that identifies gaps in services for abused women and their children and their children and abusive men.  It includes a specific focus on gaps in rural Middlesex County.  The study was done for the London Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse and the Middlesex County Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Executive summary. London, Ontario.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Abridged version. London, Ontario.

Jaffe, P. G., Crooks, C. V., Town, M., Dunford-Jackson, B. L. (2003). Vicarious trauma in judges: The personal challenge of dispensing justice. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 1-10.

The Change Panel Pilot Project: An Evaluation of the Safety of Victims of Domestic Assault in a Restorative Justice Process and The Change Panel Pilot Project: Application, Assessment, Facilitation and Evaluation Manual :: 2003 :: Purdon, C.  Funded by Scotia Bank, Justice Canada Victim's Fund and Grey Bruce Court Coordinating Committee

Struthers, M. (2001). A vague and dangerous dance: The politics of justice for domestic assault victims in a rural county. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This study explores the stories of five women who entered a rural court system as victims of domestic violence in search of justice and presents the women's narratives regarding their experiences. Themes and recommendations were developed from a workshop of participants who had read one another's stories. The author presents recommendations for change to the system.

Feldthusen, B., Greaves, L., & Hankivsky, O. (1999). Holding society accountable: The therapeutic consequences of civil actions for damages and compensation claims by victims of sexual abuse. London, Ontario: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This publication reports the findings of a two-year study that examined how victims/survivors of sexual wrongdoing experience civil litigation and compensation claims. The findings reveal both therapeutic and anti-therapeutic consequences of each legal procedure, as well as ways in which each process could be improved.

Media Violence

Jaffe, P., Hughes, R., & Cole, K. (2007, Fall). Violence in the media: A critical literacy intervention in the Ontario curriculum. Education Today, 19(3), 22-26.

Jaffe, P. (2007, Spring). Challenging the proliferation of media violence: A call to action for educators, parents, students and our communities. Education Today, 19(1), 24-27.

Miscellaneous

Cross, P., & Iffla, D. (2009). The vengeful bitch asked for it: Constructions of women as evil in our analysis of rape.

Rajan, D. (2004). Emergency measures and beyond: Immediate and long term recommendations for change. Ontario: Cross-Sectoral Violence Against Women Strategy Group.

Khan, S. (2001). Gender, religion, sexuality and the state: Mediating the Hadood laws in Pakistan.London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This study presents the stories of 14 women charged and imprisoned under the Hadood Laws of Pakistan. The Hadood Ordinance, promulgated in 1979 under the regime of President Zia-ul-Haq as a step toward Islamization, is an example of legislation that allows greater control of women within state sanctioned interpretations of the sacred. The women's stories are embedded in a discussion of the social and political context in which these laws were passed and implemented.

Prevention

Crooks, V. C., Wolfe, D. A., Hughes, R., Jaffe, P. G., & Chiodo, D. (2008). Development, evaluation, and national implementation of a school-based program to reduce violence and related risk behaviours: Lessons from the Fourth R. Institute for the Prevention of Crime Review, 2, 109-135.

Leschied, A. W., Chiodo, D., Nowicki, E., & Rodger, S. (2006). Better to build a child than fix an adult: A Report to the National Crime Prevention Council on the predictors of risk for youth who Proceed to the adult justice system and the programs that work to reduce that likelihood. London, Canada.

Burkell, J., & Ellis, K. (1995). Principles of effective anti-violence education: A review of prevention literature. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Refugees

Berman, H., Alvernaz Mulcahy, G., Forchuk, C., Edmunds, K. A., Haldenby, A., & Lopez, R. (2009). Uprooted and displaced: A critical narrative study of homeless, Aboriginal, and newcomer girls in Canada. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 30(7), 418-430.

Berman, H., Irias Giron, E. R., & Ponce Marroquin, A. (2006). A narrative study of refugee women who have experienced violence in the context of war. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 38(4), 32-53.

Irias, Giron, E. R., Marroquin, Ponce, A., Berman, H., Derby, S., & Voia, L. (2004). A narrative study of refugee women who have experienced violence in the context of war. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Berman, H., Ford-Gilboe, M., Moutrey, B., & Cekic, S. (2001). Portraits of pain and promise: A photographic study of Bosnian youth. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 32(4), 21-41.

Reports

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Final report. London, Ontario.
Voices from the Front Lines is a qualitative study that identifies gaps in services for abused women and their children and their children and abusive men.  It includes a specific focus on gaps in rural Middlesex County.  The study was done for the London Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse and the Middlesex County Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Executive summary. London, Ontario.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Abridged version. London, Ontario.

Research Methodologies

Gabdois, S., Patterson, P. L., Jarvis, B. M., & Cunningham, D. A. (1999). Qualitative Methodology: Two examples in feminist research. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.
The two projects featured in this publication, Women’s Experiences After Leaving a Shelter and investigation of Self-Discovery in Abuse Survivors, employ ethnography and phenomenological approaches methodologies. Both of these projects demonstrate the diversity and depth of the data which was collected.

Berman, H., Ford-Gilboe, M., & Campbell, J. C. (1998). Combining stories and numbers: A methodological approach for a critical nursing science. Advances in Nursing Science 21(1), 1-15.

Resistance to Change — Blacklash of the Feminist Movement

Sinclair, D. (2004). Overcoming the backlash: Telling the truth about power, privilege and oppression.

Hankivsky, O. (1996). Resistance to change: Exploring the dynamics of backlash. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This paper examines the history of backlash and why it occurs, as well as tactics and strategies for change, using interviews with people in university, college and community settings. It is a synopsis and elaboration of themes discussed in the Backlash to Change and Backlash to Equity videos.

Safe Schools

Crooks, V. C., Wolfe, D. A., Hughes, R., Jaffe, P. G., & Chiodo, D. (2008). Development, evaluation, and national implementation of a school-based program to reduce violence and related risk behaviours: Lessons from the Fourth R. Institute for the Prevention of Crime Review, 2, 109-135.

Hird, C. (2004). Youth leadership and safe schools implementation. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Service Providers

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Final report. London, Ontario.
Voices from the Front Lines is a qualitative study that identifies gaps in services for abused women and their children and their children and abusive men.  It includes a specific focus on gaps in rural Middlesex County.  The study was done for the London Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse and the Middlesex County Coordinating Committee to End Woman Abuse.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Executive summary. London, Ontario.

MacQuarrie, B. (2005). Voices from the front lines: Abridged version. London, Ontario.

Rodger, S., Leschied, A., Cummings, A., & Buxton, A. (2005). Evaluation of extended counselling sessions at London Interfaith Counselling Centre. London, Canada: Faculty of Education.

Grasely, C., Stickney, J., Harris, R., Hutchinson, G., Greaves, L., & Boyd, T. (1999). Assessing the integrated model of services for abused women: The consumers' perspective. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This report describes the help-seeking experiences of abused women in the London, Ontario area. Information about women’s contacts with the service network provide a consumer test of the Integrated Model. The study is based on detailed personal interviews with 105 women who experienced abuse by their partners.

Sexual Violence

MacQuarrie, B. (Ed). (2008). Surviving the system handbook: Advice on using the legal system if you are a survivor of sexual violence. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Berman, H., McKenna, K., Traher Arnold, C., Taylor, G., & MacQuarrie, B. (2000). Sexual harassment: Everyday violence in the lives of girls and women. Advances in Nursing Science 22(4), 32-46.

Feldthusen, B., Greaves, L., & Hankivsky, O. (1999). Holding society accountable: The therapeutic consequences of civil actions for damages and compensation claims by victims of sexual abuse. London, Ontario: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This publication reports the findings of a two-year study that examined how victims/survivors of sexual wrongdoing experience civil litigation and compensation claims. The findings reveal both therapeutic and anti-therapeutic consequences of each legal procedure, as well as ways in which each process could be improved.

Woman Abuse — Health and Homelessness

Tutty, L. M., Ogden, C., Giurgiu, B., Weaver-Dunlop, G., Damant, D., Thurston, W. E,... Solerno, J. (2009). “I built my house of hope:” Best practices to safely house abused and homeless women. Calgary, Alberta: RESOLVE Alberta.

Kennedy, M.. (2005). Woman abuse: Exploring the connections to women's experience of mental health and homelessness. London, Ontario: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Day, T. (1995). The health-related costs of violence against women in Canada: The tip of the iceberg. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
Originally undertaken with the support of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women, this paper represents the first examination in Canada of the health and medical care costs of violence against women.

Woman Abuse — Mental Health and Addictions

MacQuarrie, B. (2007). Implementing a woman abuse screening protocol: Facilitating connections between mental health, addictions and woman abuse. London, Canada: Women’s Mental Health and Addictions Action Research Coalition.

Kennedy, M.. (2005). Woman abuse: Exploring the connections to women's experience of mental health and homelessness. London, Ontario: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Meredith, L. (1996). Establishing links: Violence against women and substance abuse. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This report focuseson the coexistence of women’s experience of violence and their own substance use and abuse. Twenty-five addiction and anti-violence agencies in Southern Ontario were surveyed about estimates of coexistence, screening and training need. Approximately two thirds of women seeking help may experience both problems.

Woman Abuse — Effect on Health

Kennedy, M.. (2005). Woman abuse: Exploring the connections to women's experience of mental health and homelessness. London, Ontario: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Wuest, J., Ford-Gilboe, M., Merritt-Gray, M., & Berman, H. (2003). Intrusion: The basic social problem identified in a grounded theory study among children and single mothers after leaving an abusive partner/ Qualitative Health Research 13(5), 597-622.

Doherty, D. (2002). Health effects of family violence. Ottawa, Canada: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.

Day, T. (1995). The health-related costs of violence against women in Canada: The tip of the iceberg. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
Originally undertaken with the support of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women, this paper represents the first examination in Canada of the health and medical care costs of violence against women.

Woman Abuse/Family Violence/Domestic Assault

Campbell, M. (2010). Threat assessment and risk management in domestic violence cases: An overview of ontario justice and community collaboration for 2010 and future directions. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Campbell, M. (2010). Évaluation des menaces et gestion des risques dans les cas de violence familiale : Un aperçu de la collaboration entre le système judiciaire et les
organismes communautaires en Ontario pour 2010 et à l'avenir
. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Jaffe, P., Dawson, M., & Campbell, M. (2009). Multi disciplinary perspectives on preventing domestic homicides: A discussion paper from a Canadian think-tank. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Mason, R., Hyman, I., Berman, H., Guruge, S., Kanaganatram, P., & Manuel, L. (2008). "Violence is an international language": Tamil women’s perceptions of intimate partner violence. Violence Against Women, 14(2), 1397-1412. 

MacQuarrie, B. (2007). Implementing a woman abuse screening protocol: Facilitating connections between mental health, addictions and woman abuse. London, Canada: Women’s Mental Health and Addictions Action Research Coalition.

Baker, L. L., & Jaffe, P. G. (2006). A teacher’s handbook: Understanding woman abuse and its effects on children. Strategies for responding to students. London, Canada: Centre for Children & Families in the Justice System.

Jaffe, P. G., & Juodis, M. (2006). Children as victims and witnesses of domestic homicide: Lessons learned from domestic violence death review committees. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 57, 13-28.

Horrill, K. E., & Berman, H. (2004). Getting out and staying out: Issues surrounding a woman's ability to remain out of an abusive relationship.London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

Wuest, J., Ford-Gilboe, M., Merritt-Gray, M., & Berman, H. (2003). Intrusion: The basic social problem identified in a grounded theory study among children and single mothers after leaving an abusive partner/ Qualitative Health Research 13(5), 597-622.

Baobaid, M., & Bijleveld, C. C. J. H. (2002). Violence against women in Yemen: Official statistics and an exploratory survey. International Review of Victimology, 9, 331-347.

Struthers, M. (2001). A vague and dangerous dance: The politics of justice for domestic assault victims in a rural county.London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This study explores the stories of five women who entered a rural court system as victims of domestic violence in search of justice and presents the women's narratives regarding their experiences. Themes and recommendations were developed from a workshop of participants who had read one another's stories. The author presents recommendations for change to the system.

Grasely, C., Stickney, J., Harris, R., Hutchinson, G., Greaves, L., & Boyd, T. (1999). Assessing the integrated model of services for abused women: The consumers' perspective. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This report describes the help-seeking experiences of abused women in the London, Ontario area. Information about women’s contacts with the service network provide a consumer test of the Integrated Model. The study is based on detailed personal interviews with 105 women who experienced abuse by their partners.

Luton, K. J. (1996). Shared connections - shared values: Assessing the integrated model of delivering woman abuse services in London, Ontario. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This report reflects critically on a coordinated system of woman abuse services in London. The issues discussed are relevant to all communities seeking coordinated responses to woman abuse: language and ideology, communication and diversity.

Meredith, L. (1996). Establishing links: Violence against women and substance abuse. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
This report focuseson the coexistence of women’s experience of violence and their own substance use and abuse. Twenty-five addiction and anti-violence agencies in Southern Ontario were surveyed about estimates of coexistence, screening and training need. Approximately two thirds of women seeking help may experience both problems.

Greaves, L., Hankivsky, O., & Kingston-Riechers, J. (1995). Selected estimates of the costs of violence against women. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
A ground-breaking study that estimates the annual calculable cost of violence against women in Canada. Three forms of violence (sexual assault/rape, woman abuse in intimate relalionships and incest/child sexual assault) in four selected policy areas (social services/education, criminal justices, labour/employment and health/medical) are examined.

Burkell, J., & Ellis, K. (1995). Principles of effective anti-violence education: A review of prevention literature. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Women's Health

Elliott, J., Berman, H., & Kim, S. (2002). A critical ethnography of Korean Canadian women's menopause experience. Health Care for Women International, 23(4), 377-388.

Wuest, J., Merritt-Gray, M., Berman, H., & Ford-Gilboe, M. (2002). Illuminating social determinants of women's health using grounded theory. Health Care for Women International, 23(8), 794-809.

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Working With Diverse Communities

Baobaid, M. (2002). Access to women abuse services by Arab-Speaking Muslim women in London, Ontario: Background investigation and recommendations for further research and community outreach. London, Canada: Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Working with Men & Boys

Campbell, M., Neil, J. A., Jaffe, P. G., & Kelly, T. (2010). Engaging abusive men in seeking community intervention: A critical research & practice priority. Journal of Family Violence, 25(4), 413-422.

Campbell, M., Jaffe, P.G., & Kelly, T. (2008). What about the men? Finding effective strategies for engaging abusive men and preventing the reoccurrence or escalation of violence against women. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Crooks, C. V., Goodall, G. R., Hughes, R., Jaffe, P. G., & Baker, L. L. (2007). Engaging men and boys in preventing violence against women: Applying a cognitive–behavioral model. Violence Against Women, 13(3), 217-239.

Workplace/Campus Violence & Harassment

MacQuarrie, B. (Ed). (2009). Safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces: Stakeholders and strategies conference summary report. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Burr, C., & MacQuarrie, B. (Eds). (2009). Workplace violence prevention think tank report. London, Canada: Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Tremblay, P. F., Harris, R., Berman, H., MacQuarrie, B., Hutchinson, G. E., Smith, M. A.,... Dearlove, K. (2008). Negative social experiences of university and college students. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 38(3), 57-75.

MacQuarrie, B., Welsh, S., Carr, J., & Huntley, A. (2004). Workplace harassment and violence report. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

MacQuarrie, B., Welsh, S., Carr, J., & Huntley, A. (2004). Rapport sur la violence et le harcelement en milieu de travail. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

De Kersztes, C. , Berman, H., Scott, K. (2001). Assessing "chilly climate" in co-ed university residences. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
An examination of the frequency, experience, and meaning of sexist, racist, and homophobic behaviors in a university residence setting. This study seeks to identify, describe and track the development of students’experiences and perceptions of the extent and meaning of harassing and violent behaviors in the residences during the academic year.

Youth

Pajot, M. (2009). Rethinking relationships: Engaging youth & connecting communities resource guide. London, Canada: Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Pajot, M. (2009). Vivre sainement nos relations: S’engager comme jeunes et comme collectivité, un guide de ressources. London, Canada: Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children.

Tremblay, P. F., Harris, R., Berman, H., MacQuarrie, B., Hutchinson, G. E., Smith, M. A.,... Dearlove, K. (2008). Negative social experiences of university and college students. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 38(3), 57-75.

Ismail, F., Berman, H., & Ward-Griffin, C. (2007). Dating violence and the health of young women: A feminist narrative study. Health Care for Women International, 28(5), 453-477.

Haldenby, A., Berman, H., & Forchuk, C. (2007). Homelessness and health In adolescents.Qualitative Health Research, 17(9), 1232-1244.

De Kersztes, C. , Berman, H., Scott, K. (2001). Assessing "chilly climate" in co-ed university residences. London, Canada: Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
An examination of the frequency, experience, and meaning of sexist, racist, and homophobic behaviors in a university residence setting. This study seeks to identify, describe and track the development of students’experiences and perceptions of the extent and meaning of harassing and violent behaviors in the residences during the academic year.

Berman, H., Ford-Gilboe, M., Moutrey, B., & Cekic, S. (2001). Portraits of pain and promise: A photographic study of Bosnian youth. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 32(4), 21-41.

Berman, H., Harris, D., Enright, R., Gilpin, M., Cathers, T., & Bukovy, G. (1999). Sexuality and the adolescent with a physical disability: Understandings and misunderstandings. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 22(4), 183-196.