REFUGEE WOMEN

May 09 2025HEALTH

Helping Refugee Women Spot Dangerous Patterns

Refugee women often face a hidden danger in their new homes. This danger is not from the outside world, but from within their own relationships. It is called coercive control. This is a sneaky form of intimate partner violence. It is not just about physical harm. It is about one partner controlling the other in many ways. This can include limiting contact with friend...

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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Lockdowns Trapped Women in Abusive Homes

The COVID-19 outbreak had a huge impact on women worldwide. It created a hidden crisis of violence against women. This crisis was especially bad for migrant and refugee women in Western Australia. They faced unique challenges during the pandemic. A study looked into how the pandemic affected these women's experiences with family domestic violence. The study used a ...

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Refugee Women's Views on IPV Screening in Australia: A Fresh Perspective

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue, affecting one in three refugee women in Australia. These women deal with many challenges after resettlement, making them a priority for IPV screening and support. A recent study called SAHAR explored whether refugee women using resettlement services in Australia felt comfortable with IPV screening. They used a to...

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