Domestic violence and abuse (DVA), which includes inter-generational, sexual violence and intimate partner violence, is now recognised as a global societal and public health issue. DVA impacts significantly on the lives and health of those affected - this includes wider family members and especially children.

Supported by the Institute of Mental Health's Centre for Social Futures our aim is to bring together the experience and expertise of a range of key stakeholders into an integrated research group. This group will build and sustain a research and practice development network across discipline partners with a commitment to improving the lives and health of those affected by DVA. 

DVA is not defined by age, gender, social class or ethnicity. The physical and psychological health consequences of DVA are both immediate and longer term – and may continue to exert an impact for the individual and family long after the abuse has ended. In the United Kingdom, as elsewhere, DVA is a national priority with the recognition of the need to develop clearer across-agency understanding of the complexity of DVA within the context of health and wellbeing. 

Following our inception in 2013, we have continued to grow our group membership, which reflects the complex nature of DVA.

We hold four seminars a year and welcome active group involvement from anyone with an interest in this field. 

For more information about the domestic violence and abuse integrated research group, or to attend a seminar, please contact: 

Dr Julie McGarry
0115 8230516 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.