Research participation: women’s experiences of domestic abuse in rural areas
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has commissioned Northumbria University to carry out an important research study, funded through The Executive Office’s Ending Violence Against Women and Programme.
The study is exploring how living in a rural area can shape women’s experiences of domestic abuse, including access to support, services, and the challenges faced by women in rural communities. The findings will be used to help inform future policy and improve services for women across the district.
Who can take part
You may be able to participate if you:
- identify as a woman
- are aged 18 or over
- live in, or have lived in, the Fermanagh and Omagh district
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identify as a victim-survivor of domestic abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, sexual or psychological abuse, or coercive and controlling behaviour
You do not need to have accessed formal services to take part.
What is involved
Participants are asked to take part in a confidential interview with a member of the research team. The interview will last approximately one hour and will explore the impact of living in a rural area on experiences of domestic abuse.
Interviews can take place in person in a safe and private setting or online via Microsoft Teams at a time that suits.
All information shared will be treated confidentially and anonymised, so participants cannot be identified. Participation is entirely voluntary, and a one-off cash payment of £20 is provided.
How to take part
For more details, please see information poster below or visit https://tinyurl.com/4yucwnfu
If you would like to ask questions or express interest in taking part, or to schedule an interview – please contact the research team directly at: vawg.rural.research@northumbria.ac.uk
