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Violence Against Women is a peer-reviewed, international, and interdisciplinary journal publishing research on the problem of violence against women. #VAW

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This 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: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
December 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Listen 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
What influences college students' endorsement or rejection of affirmative consent?
YouTube video by Hannah Javidi
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November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This 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: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
📢 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

Full submission guidelines below. Reach out with questions.
November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM