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In 2008, Cosc’s Research Unit announced its "Call for Submissions" on the development of its Priority Research Programme from State agencies, NGOs and those interested parties, organisations and individuals concerned with the provision of services to those affected by domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland. The objective of this process was to engage with those individuals and agencies working in the areas of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence so as to ascertain their views as to the identification and prioritisation of key areas for exploration. All suggestions were carefully considered and informed the development of Cosc’s Priority Research Programmes.

The latest 2011 Research Programme was intended to continue Cosc’s development of knowledge to inform improvements in this area. The key step towards an improved and effective system is the  implementation of the National Strategy for Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. There are some fundamental issues which require to be researched to support the National Strategy and these issues form the priorities for the current research programme implementation.

Please see below a list of projects included in the 2011 programme.

 

Cosc Priority Research Programme 2011

• A mapping of services provided by State and non-State organisations to those affected by domestic and sexual and gender-based violence/abuse (completion).

• A mapping of the programmes on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence/abuse currently delivered in post-primary schools in Ireland (completion).

• Work on best practice models directly supporting the implementation of the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence 2010-2014.

• A study of domestic violence perpetrator programme outcomes in Ireland.

• A general population survey of attitudes on sexual violence/abuse (subject to resources)

• Commencement of work for mid-term review of the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence 2010-2014.

 

The report arising from Cosc's work related to Domestic and Sexual Violence Services in Ireland has been uploaded onto Cosc's website. To view the report please visit our Publications page.