Review
Criminology & Penology
Anastasia Kourti, Androniki Stavridou, Eleni Panagouli, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Chara Spiliopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Artemis Tsitsika
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in domestic violence cases worldwide, especially during the first week of lockdown. However, reports of child maltreatment and abuse have declined during the pandemic, possibly due to school closures.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Anita Stubbs, Cassandra Szoeke
Summary: Research shows that intimate partner violence has negative effects on women's physical health, including worsening menopausal symptoms, increasing the risk of diabetes, contracting sexually transmitted infections, engaging in risky behaviors, developing chronic diseases and pain. It also impacts HIV outcomes. Further long-term studies are needed in this field to better inform healthcare for women who have experienced IPV.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mathew Nyashanu, Farai Pfende, Mandu S. Ekpenyong
Summary: This study explored the triggers of mental health problems among frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research found that frontline health workers in private care homes and domiciliary care agencies face fears of infection, disparities between the National Health Service and social care, lack of guidance, unsafe hospital discharge, death and loss of professionals and residents, unreliable testing and delayed results, and shortage of staff.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luise von Keyserlingk, Katsumi Yamaguchi-Pedroza, Richard Arum, Jacquelynne S. Eccles
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic led to universities adopting remote learning models, resulting in an overall increase in study-related stress levels among students. Strong self-regulation skills were linked to lower stress increases, while students with higher mental health issues and limited time for coursework experienced larger stress increases. To address student stress levels, universities should focus on enhancing self-regulation and time-management skills.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Social Work
Rachelle Ashcroft, Deepy Sur, Andrea Greenblatt, Peter Donahue
Summary: Social workers are facing challenges in employment and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, including insecurity and the need to adapt to virtual technologies.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Esperanza Debby Ng, Joelle Yan Xin Chua, Shefaly Shorey
Summary: This systematic review examines the effectiveness of educational interventions in reducing traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors among adolescents. The findings suggest that existing interventions have a small effect on reducing bullying frequencies. Further research is needed to identify key factors that enhance the effectiveness of educational programs or develop alternative forms of anti-bullying interventions.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bayram Sahin, Gulnur Ilgun
Summary: This study aims to identify the risk factors affecting deaths related to cardiovascular diseases. The results showed that increased blood pressure, blood glucose, obesity rate, salt consumption, GINI index, and dependent age ratio are all associated with higher number of deaths related to cardiovascular diseases. The frequency of cardiovascular disease-related deaths is higher in low and high middle-income level countries. However, the number of deaths based on cardiovascular diseases decreases with an increase in the number of doctors and health expenditures per capita.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luz M. Garcini, Jason Rosenfeld, Garrett Kneese, Ruth G. Bondurant, Kathryn E. Kanzler
Summary: The distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted vulnerable Latinx communities in the US, with themes such as economics, immigration, misinformation, family stress, health, and social isolation emerging as key stressors. The coping skills identified within these communities include behavioral and cognitive strategies, social support, and spirituality. Despite facing substantial mental health concerns, underserved Latinx communities demonstrate resilience and may benefit from tailored resources and interventions.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Sarah E. Ullman
Summary: Sexual assault and intimate partner violence often result in negative social reactions when victims disclose their experiences. This systematic review identified various factors that contribute to these reactions, such as race, education, sexual orientation, trauma history, and post-assault factors like psychological symptoms and coping strategies. The study also highlighted the importance of disclosure characteristics and the intended reactions of recipients. Future research should further explore these factors within a theoretical framework, while clinical interventions should focus on reducing negative reactions and increasing support from informal sources.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Emily R. Dworkin, Anna E. Jaffe, Michele Bedard-Gilligan, Skye Fitzpatrick
Summary: This meta-analysis summarizes the prevalence and severity of PTSD following sexual assault, and suggests that the first 3 months after assault may be a critical period for natural recovery.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Tom Shakespeare, Nicholas Watson, Richard Brunner, Jane Cullingworth, Shaffa Hameed, Nathaniel Scherer, Charlotte Pearson, Veronika Reichenberger
Summary: This study presents in-depth qualitative interviews with 69 disabled individuals in England and Scotland, as well as 28 key informants from infrastructure organizations. Participants were recruited through voluntary organizations. The impact of the Pandemic on society is discussed, with suggestions for short-term and medium-term responses provided at the conclusion of the paper.
SOCIAL POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Amy D. Engler, Kwabena O. Sarpong, Bethanie S. Van Horne, Christopher S. Greeley, Rachael J. Keefe
Summary: The study summarized the mental health disorders of foster children and their influencing factors, finding that foster children have a higher rate of mental health disorders than the general population. The most common diagnoses include oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder and major depressive disorder, and variables such as type of maltreatment and type of placement can predict mental health outcomes.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Unnati Patel, Ronald Roesch
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) and its associated health outcomes. The results showed that approximately 8.8% of individuals have had their image or video-based sexts shared without consent, 7.2% have been threatened with sext distribution, and 17.6% have had their image taken without permission. In terms of perpetration, approximately 12% have shared sexts beyond the intended recipient, 2.7% have threatened to share sexts, and 8.9% have nonconsensually taken an image. A qualitative analysis revealed significant mental health impacts, including anxiety, depression, and poor coping, for TFSV victims.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Social Work
Longtao He, Liping Mu, Jason A. Jean, Lei Zhang, Han Wu, Tian Zhou, He Bu
Summary: Chinese social workers played a significant role in the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in China, contributing to public and community health through various stages. However, challenges and issues faced by the profession, such as lack of independence and stability, the need for flexibility and pragmatic action, and a lack of professional agreement, were identified.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Kelly Scott-Storey, Sue O'Donnell, Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, Colleen Varcoe, Nadine Wathen, Jeannie Malcolm, Charlene Vincent
Summary: This critical review examines men's experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) and identifies the conceptual and empirical limitations of current research. The influence of gender roles and societal expectations on men's experiences and perceptions of IPV victimization and their help-seeking behavior are explored.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Bernadine Y. Waller, Jalana Harris, Camille R. Quinn
Summary: This study emphasizes the rejection African American women face in seeking help and its impact on their ability to access urgent aid. To improve the health and well-being of this population, a better understanding of their help-seeking experiences is needed.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Christopher J. Ferguson, Richard D. Hartley
Summary: Whether pornography contributes to sexual aggression in real life has been a subject of extensive research, but scholars have not reached a consensus on its actual effects. A meta-analysis of experimental, correlational, and population studies from the 1970s to the present reveals methodological weaknesses in this field. The evidence does not support a link between nonviolent pornography and sexual aggression, and the evidence for long-term effects is weak. Violent pornography is weakly correlated with sexual aggression, but it is unclear whether this correlation is due to selection or socialization effects. Population studies suggest that increased availability of pornography is associated with reduced sexual aggression.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Catia G. Malvaso, Jesse Cale, Tyson Whitten, Andrew Day, Sara Singh, Louisa Hackett, Paul H. Delfabbro, Stuart Ross
Summary: This systematic review found that nearly 87% of justice-involved young people had experienced at least one traumatic event, with odds of ACEs experience over 12 times higher for them compared to non-justice-involved youth. Those with multiple or more severe ACE experiences were more likely to have post-traumatic stress symptoms, but high-quality studies showed minimal evidence that higher incidence of ACEs predicted trauma symptoms or mediated the relationship between ACEs and offending behavior.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Hannabeth Franchino-Olsen, Brittney R. Chesworth, Colleen Boyle, Cynthia Fraga Rizo, Sandra L. Martin, Brooke Jordan, Rebecca J. Macy, Lily Stevens
Summary: This scoping review examined the research on the extent of minor sex trafficking in the United States, summarizing the estimates, methodologies, and strengths and weaknesses of the studies. The review found limited research on the prevalence of minor sex trafficking in the country, with studies focusing on different regions and populations. The estimates should be cited cautiously and further research is needed to produce more representative estimates of this hard-to-reach population.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Social Work
J. Jay Miller, Morgan E. Cooley, Brittany P. Mihalec-Adkins
Summary: The purpose of this exploratory study was to understand how foster parents' parenting-related stress levels have changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of sociodemographic characteristics in exacerbating risk for increased stress. The results showed that parental stress-levels among foster parents have increased since the start of COVID-19. Foster parents who are not married, have poorer mental health, or face financial difficulties may be at a higher risk for exacerbated stress during this pandemic.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SOCIAL WORK JOURNAL
(2022)
