Intimate partner violence perpetration by male substance misusers
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Perpetration of intimate partner violence by males in substance abuse treatment: a cross-cultural research learning alliance
IRAS ID
147401
Contact name
Gail Gilchrist
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Kings College London
Research summary
The aim of this ESRC funded research project is to quantitatively and qualitatively examine and compare the prevalence and cultural construction of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration by males in substance misuse treatment in London/ Brighton and São Paulo (Brazil). A separate team will undertake the research in Brazil. IPV refers to physical, sexual or psychological abuse or controlling behaviour perpetrated by male substance misusers against their current or ex female partner/wife. The findings will inform the development of a cultural theory of IPV perpetration and substance misuse, and a theory based IPV assessment instrument for people engaged in substance misuse treatment. In addition, current strategies, protocols and care pathways for male substance misusing IPV perpetrators in London/ Brighton and São Paulo will be reviewed, and key stakeholders will be interviewed to identify the barriers and facilitators to working with this client group. The research will inform the development of an evidence and theory based cross-cultural Capacity Framework and training resource for working effectively with male IPV perpetrators in substance misuse treatment. International and local Learning Alliances of expert academics, practitioners, voluntary organisations, charities, policy makers and service users will be established at the initiation of the project; to strengthen and support the exchange and dissemination of information, determine how alcohol and drug services can best respond to IPV perpetration by male clients and enhance translation of findings to policy and practice in England, Brazil, Spain and the US.
REC name
East Midlands - Leicester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EM/0088
Date of REC Opinion
18 Mar 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion