Research
Our research program focuses on three main areas that are critical to improving the health sector response to sexual violence:
Using data to drive health systems change
We will use existing national data to identify gaps in service provision and key areas for policy and practice improvement. This research will help us find out where investment should be directed to maximise benefits for survivors.
Exploring new pathways to healing.
We will test emerging low-cost therapeutic approaches such as trauma-sensitive yoga, physical activity, music and art therapy to explore what works to support healing and recovery after sexual violence. We hope that these therapies could provide more options for survivors and address unmet needs in the service system. Click here to find out more about our specific projects.
Embedding trauma-and-violence informed care in the health system.
Together with lived experience experts, we will develop strategies to implement trauma-and-violence informed care across the health system. We know that trauma-and-violence informed approaches work best, but we don’t yet know how to deliver it across the whole health system.