International Day for The Elimination of Violence Against Women 2017

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Many international agencies, organisations and groups are preparing for 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign starting with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on the 25th November. Research shows that one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime internationally. Additionally, only 40% of these women seek out help and of these only 10% seek support from the police.

More evidence is emerging internationally on what works from community mobilisation to change social norms, school interventions targeting staff/pupils and economic empowerment to increase gender equality and reduce violence. You can access the UN Women’s website here to access news and events, videos, stories, statements and evidence that explains some international work in this area. If you would like to promote your event or activity for the 16 Days of Activism on our blog please contact Juliet.henderson@kcl.ac.uk

Thank you.

Lisbon Second European conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies 2017 – ADVANCE presentations

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Some members of the ADVANCE team presented findings on the meta-ethnography, systematic review and preliminary findings from the qualitative dyad interviews with males and their ex/current partners. Members of the teams from Kings College London and Worcester University chaired and presented at a symposium entitled ‘Advancing theory and treatment approaches for males in substance use treatment who perpetrate intimate partner violence (IPV).’

There was a wide range of high quality scientific and policy presentations at the conference covering topics including drug and alcohol use, gambling, misuse of medicines, smoking, smart phone usage, crime related to substance use, prisons and usage, health consequences, marketing of drugs on the internet, innovations in practice and delivery, reducing risk for users, clinical tools and evaluating impact of interventions or policies. The conference provides a valuable opportunity for discourse and networking across the different disciplines involved in this challenging area.   There were delegates from 71 countries and more than 1200 participants attended. Moreover there were over 500 oral presentations, 200 posters and 20 keynote speakers.