Scientific Summary
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) refers to behaviour that occurs within an intimate relationship and causes physical, psychological or sexual harm, and includes physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as controlling behaviour. IPV victimisation and perpetration may be elevated among active duty personnel and veterans, and in the context of military experiences including deployment and reintegration, combat exposure, and posttraumatic stress. This project aims to address the intersection of IPV and military or veteran status, and consider this in a Canadian context. It will review best quality evidence, from Canada and other countries, regarding the prevalence of IPV among active duty personnel and veterans, as well as responses in military and veteran specific health services. The project will be informed by a cross-sector advisory group that will support the development of this new program of research on IPV in military and veteran populations at Atlas.
Lay Summary
The purpose of this project is to review recent knowledge about intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence. It also aims to explore how Canadian service providers identify, prevent, and treat IPV among military personnel and Veterans. This work will help health service providers identify and respond to IPV to effectively deal with it.