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Chapter 19 - Victims of Violence

from Section 5 - Violence and Society

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 May 2023

By
Alexis Theodorou ,
Saima Ali  and
Masum Khwaja
Edited by
Masum Khwaja  and
Peter Tyrer
Masum Khwaja
Affiliation:
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London
Peter Tyrer
Affiliation:
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London
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Summary

This chapter provides an overview of violence and victimisation. This includes consideration of the complex relationship between mental health and violence, highlighting the increased risk of violent victimisation experienced by individuals suffering from mental illness. The developing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated health measures such as lockdown orders on violence (and, in particular, domestic abuse) is explored. We describe the history and development of legal protections and statutory services for victims in the United Kingdom. This includes the 2021 Victims’ Code. The authors discuss public health strategies in the conceptualisation and prevention of violence, and there is consideration of future developments within this field. Current resources available for victims of violence are outlined, alongside a detailed list of organisations that individuals who have been victimised can contact for advice and support.

Keywords

Violent victimisationstatutory servicesvictim’s supportviolence preventionThe Victims’ Code
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The Prevention and Management of Violence
Guidance for Mental Healthcare Professionals
 , pp. 300 - 316
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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