Survivor-defined research priorities

Survivors of violence and abuse bring essential insight into the questions that matter most for improving support, recovery and long-term wellbeing. Their experiences highlight gaps in current knowledge and point to areas where research could make the greatest difference.

This page brings together research priorities identified through survivor engagement work, alongside relevant publications and resources from across the sector. These materials highlight areas where further research, policy development and service innovation are needed.

​The priorities and resources shared here are intended to support researchers, practitioners, funders and policymakers working to strengthen responses to violence, abuse and mental health

VAMHN/McPin Consultation Document

This report presents the results of the network's research priorities consultation workshops with people who have lived experience of violence, abuse or mental health difficulties. The report will guide the work of the Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network and aims to be used to help plan, develop and commission future research. To download the full report click here.

Priorities for future research on coercive control: Recommendations from the Violence Abuse and Mental Health Network’s Lived Experience Advisory ​Group

This report details the findings of a consultation undertaken by the VAMHN Lived Experience Advisory ​Group to determine priorities for future research in the area of coercive control. 

To read the full report click here.

James Lind Alliance Sexual Violence Priority Settings Partnership (SVPSP)

The Sexual Violence Priority Setting Partnership (SVPSP) identified the top 10 research priorities, including understanding survivors' perspectives on recovery, improving support for People of Colour and LGBTQ+ survivors, enhancing access to psychological therapies, reducing public stigma, and fostering trauma-informed healthcare services.

For more information and download the full report click here.