Victims in Their Own Right: Assessment of a Bespoke Project to Support 16- to 24-Year-Old Victims of Domestic Violence

Sofia Graca; Hannah Lewis

doi:10.1177/1077801226146160

Victims in Their Own Right: Assessment of a Bespoke Project to Support 16- to 24-Year-Old Victims of Domestic Violence

Applied Criminology, Forensic Investigation and Sociology

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Abstract

This article discusses initiatives to support young people who have experienced domestic violence. It is based primarily on a qualitative evaluation of a project directed at 16- to 24-year-old victims, ran by a non-governmental organization in England, and adds to existing knowledge by (1) providing insights into support that is not solely educational and (2) by including victims’ own voices. Findings support the need for projects directed at this age group and demonstrate significant positive impact on victims’ health and wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, aspirations and resilience, interpersonal relationships, perceptions of safety, and ability to identify signs of unhealthy relationships.

Original language	English
Journal	Violence Against Women
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801226146160
Publication status	Published - 23 Jun 2026

UN SDGs

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Domestic violence
Young people
Support

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Project Liberty: Phase 2 - Evaluation Report
Graca, S., 2025
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CCCU Domestic Abuse Hub (External organisation)
Graca, S. (Chair)
2021 → …
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Project Liberty: Phase 2 - Evaluation Report
Graca, S. (Participant), Lewis, H. (Participant), Dauti, B. (Participant) & Buckingham, E. (Participant)
Impact: Social impacts, Other impacts

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Victims in Their Own Right: Assessment of a Bespoke Project to Support 16- to 24-Year-Old Victims of Domestic Violence

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