Nicky Stanley, Helen Richardson Foster, Christine Barter, Claire Houghton, Franziska Meinck, Leah McCabe, Sarah Shorrock
This study examined the emergence and implementation of community touchpoints established in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic for victims/survivors of domestic abuse (DA). Community touchpoints are designated places, both online and in accessible settings such as pharmacies and banks, where victims/survivors can seek confidential advice and be directed to expert DA services. The research adopted a case study approach and explored a range of perspectives through expert interviews, document analysis, consultation with survivors and stakeholders and a survey of DA co-ordinators...
October 21, 2022: Health & Social Care in the Community