Violence prevention research has grown significantly in recent decades, particularly as it relates to violence against women. There has been an increasing recognition that much violence is preventable if responded to with consistent, collaborative, and multi-sector efforts. This section highlights other recent and innovative research that can contribute to knowledge and prevention efforts.
Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) Publications on Femicide
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) Publications
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention)
Latin American Model Protocol for the Investigation of Gender-Related Killings of Women
United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Study on Homicide
World Health Organization (WHO) Global Status Report on Violence Prevention