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Sexual Violence against women aged 60 and over: research study

A research study is underway at Durham University which aims to create a better understanding of the impacts of rape and sexual assault against women aged 60 and over: this is an under-researched area internationally. Principal researcher Hannah Bows says "It is critically important that we listen to the voices of women who have experienced sexual violence. I am interested in hearing about the experiences of women and what support they were offered or would have liked to have been offered, in order to better inform specialist support organisations."

Information for anyone interested in taking part in the study

The researchers are seeking women aged 60 or over who have experienced sexual violence to participate in a one hour interview. Interviews will focus on the impact such experiences have had on the woman's life, whether she received any support from agencies, what support she wanted or needed and the extent to which she feels she received that support.

Interviews will be conducted between January 2015 and July 2015.
Interviews will be confidential and all contributions made during the interview will be anonymised.
Interviews will take place at a time and place convenient to women taking part, or over the phone.

To find out more information or to arrange an interview, please contact Hannah Bows:
Email: Hannah.Bows@durham.ac.uk or Telephone: 07964 003062

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