Namy, S., & Dartnall, E. (2020). SVRI Knowledge Exchange: Pivoting to remote research on violence against women during COVID-19 . Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract This SVRI Knowledge Exchange discusses when—and how—to safely proceed with remote data collection about violence against women (VAW)…
Sexual Violence Research Initiative & SAMRC. (2018). Being Heard: Engaging young people at SVRI Forum toolkit. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract This toolkit is primarily for use by the SVRI but also can be used by other organisations seeking to ensure meaningful…
SVRI, University of Bedfordshire & Oak Foundation. (2017). Brief: Being Heard – Promoting children’s participation in research and global events on sexual violence. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract Being Heard provides an opportunity for researchers to share and discuss appropriate tools to…
Sexual Violence Research Initiative. (2015). Guidelines for the prevention and management of vicarious trauma among researchers of sexual and intimate partner violence. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract These guidelines outline recommendations for the prevention of, and response to, vicarious trauma in researchers…
Jewkes R. (2012). Briefing paper: Rape perpetration. A review. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract This briefing paper summarises the key issues drawn from a larger review on rape perpetration including research on risk factors for sexual violence perpetration, the methodologies used to…
Jewkes, R., Dartnall, E., & Sikweyiya Y. (2012). Ethical and safety recommendations for research on perpetration of sexual violence. SVRI and Medical Research Council. Abstract Scientific research can and should play a critical role in raising the public profile and…
SVRI. (2010). Taking care of ourselves: A workshop for sexual violence researchers, 20-21st July 2010, Workshop report. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract In recognition of the need to respond to the impact of researching sensitive topics and develop strategies to support the…
SVRI. (2010). Vicarious trauma: Understanding and managing the impact of doing research on sensitive topics. Researcher handout. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract This brief discusses vicarious trauma and our response to it.
SVRI. (2010). Briefing paper: Researcher trauma, safety and sexual violence research. Pretoria: SVRI. Abstract Researchers need to prepare for the work they are undertaking, recognising the potential risk to themselves, physically and emotionally, and the potential impact on the quality…
