Online Support Services for Women and Girls Experiencing Abuse: Barriers, Solutions, and What Needs to Change

UCL Discovery (University College London) 2026

Authors: Alison Ruth McKinlay, Alexanda Wakefield, Vivi Antonopoulou, Alexandra Burton
Cited by: 0

Abstract

This new report highlights how digital support services can provide a vital lifeline for women and girls experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), but only when they are designed with safety, privacy and empathy at their core.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intimate Partner and Family Violence Stalking Cyberstalking and Harassment Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
UCL Discovery (University College London)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN