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Read more at: PhD student Klea Ramaj publishes article on human trafficking in Albania

PhD student Klea Ramaj publishes article on human trafficking in Albania

12 May 2021

Our PhD student Klea Ramaj, supervised by Prof Manuel Eisner, published a research article entitled The Aftermath of Human Trafficking: Exploring the Albanian Victims’ Return, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration Challenges in the Journal of Human Trafficking . The article is based on her MPhil dissertation, supervised by Dr...


Read more at: Meet the researcher – Dr Paolo Campana

Meet the researcher – Dr Paolo Campana

28 April 2021

The VRC carries out interdisciplinary research on the causes, prevention and consequences of interpersonal violence in national and international societies. In the third of a series of profiles of VRC researchers, we introduce our Lecturer in Criminology and Complex Networks, Dr Paolo Campana - who investigates criminal...


Read more at: Our latest publications: mental health, aggression and bullying

Our latest publications: mental health, aggression and bullying

21 April 2021

As we step into Spring, here are the latest papers published by the VRC team and its international collaborators. To find out more about the projects that have inspired and provided data for these papers, please visit our Research page . Mental health, aggression and bullying - women, children and adolescents Foley, S...


Read more at: Meet the researcher – Dr Sara Valdebenito

Meet the researcher – Dr Sara Valdebenito

3 March 2021

The VRC carries out interdisciplinary research on the causes, prevention and consequences of interpersonal violence in national and international societies. In the second of a series of profiles of VRC researchers, we introduce our Research Associate Dr Sara Valdebenito , who has been working on the Evidence of Better Life...


Read more at: Wave 3 of the EBLS Foundational Study is underway

Wave 3 of the EBLS Foundational Study is underway

17 February 2021

Five sites of the EBLS Foundational Study are about to begin a third wave of data collection in the coming weeks. This will include Valenzuela (Philippines), Hue (Vietnam), Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Koforidua (Ghana) and Kingston (Jamaica). This collaborative effort will be mostly conducted via telephone-based interviews when...


Read more at: New publications on youth violence and maternal health

New publications on youth violence and maternal health

5 February 2021

Here is a selection of the latest publications by our researchers and members of our international research networks, z-proso and EBLS , on the topics of violence against children and maternal wellbeing in Vietnam. Youth Behaviour & Violence against Children Amy Nivette, Denis Ribeaud, Aja Murray, Annekatrin Steinhoff...


Read more at: Meet the researcher – Dr Maria Ttofi

Meet the researcher – Dr Maria Ttofi

18 January 2021

The VRC has a team of researchers carrying out interdisciplinary research on the causes, prevention and consequences of interpersonal violence in national and international societies. Our research clusters include: Violence across the Life Course; Violence, Non-violent Offending and Mental Health; Institutional Violence...


Read more at: Cambridge ESRC DTP Interdisciplinary Studentship 2021 - deadline 7 January 2021

Cambridge ESRC DTP Interdisciplinary Studentship 2021 - deadline 7 January 2021

18 December 2020

Cambridge ESRC DTP Interdisciplinary Studentship 2021: Pathways from Parental Exposure to Violence to Problems in Early Child Development: A Focus on Low and Middle-income Countries Application Deadline: 7 January 2021 If a project code is required, please use IS2(2021) The University of Cambridge ESRC Doctoral Training...


Read more at: Prof Eisner participates to EIF National Conference - video available

Prof Eisner participates to EIF National Conference - video available

16 December 2020

On 8 December 2020, Prof Manuel Eisner was among the speakers of the 2020 Early Intervention Foundation's (EIF) National Conference. He participated to a breakout session on Youth crime and Violence with Reshard Auladin (National Crime Agency), Peter Babudu (Youth Endowment Fund), Christine Geeson (Suffolk County Council)...


Read more at: Prof Eisner speaks at WHO webinar: COVID-19, social determinants and violence

Prof Eisner speaks at WHO webinar: COVID-19, social determinants and violence

9 December 2020

On Wednesday 2 December 2020, Prof Manuel Eisner was one of the speakers at a WHO webinar entitled Social Determinants of Health Webinar: COVID-19, social determinants and violence , hosted by Dr Naoko Yamamoto, WHO Assistant Director-General for Healthier Populations and moderated by Dr Etienne Krug, Director, WHO Social...


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