Publications by authors named "R Macy"

Domestic violence (DV) is a significant concern within China. Currently, there are few standardized measurement tools to gauge Chinese stakeholders' perceptions and beliefs concerning DV. This research sought to validate tools to be used with such stakeholders.

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Introduction: The incidence of terrorist attacks against healthcare facilities has been increasing over recent years. In addition to direct attacks on physical structures, many attacks have involved taking hostages. Hospital and healthcare facilities remain historically underprepared for terrorist attacks, representing vulnerable locations.

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Growing awareness of the overlap between justice involvement and human trafficking victimization has led to calls for correctional institutions to prevent, identify, and respond to trafficking. However, it is unclear how correctional facilities (i.e.

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Violence against youth is a global issue impacting millions each year. Increasingly, research has focused on studying those impacted by multiple forms of violence, or polyvictims. Evidence strongly suggests that polyvictimized youth tend to have worse physical and mental health outcomes than those who have experienced single forms of violence.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explores the lack of guidance on implementing male-focused sexual and relationship violence prevention programs and aims to improve evaluation methods.
  • Through 20 interviews with leaders from community-based organizations and educational institutions, the research identifies strategies for engaging male participants in these programs.
  • Key findings highlight the necessity of addressing the specific needs of program participants, their parents or guardians, and the organizations hosting these programs.
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