Work Package 1 aims to establish survivor panels that give survivors of violence a meaningful platform to shape research, policy dialogue and programme design. The panels go beyond traditional engagement models such as Community Advisory Boards: survivors take part as co-researchers and contributors, not only as participants. WP1 has three objectives. First, it explores the barriers to and enablers of survivor engagement in research through focus group discussions. Second, it establishes diverse, inclusive and representative survivor panels. Third, it evaluates the experiences, feasibility and impact of these panels and documents the lessons learned.
This work package explores the healthcare consequences of violence. We analyze existing data, conduct surveys, and ensure participation from underserved communities to understand the physical, mental, and social harms caused by violence.
Violence has wide-ranging economic impacts. WP3 uses data, systematic reviews, and focus groups to assess these costs and highlight the consequences of not addressing violence on individuals, communities and society.
We aim to find effective strategies to prevent violence. This includes developing toolkits, culturally sensitive evaluation frameworks, assessing policies against best practices, and piloting interventions to address gaps and support safer communities.
Work Package 5 strengthens sustainable research capacity and promotes equitable global knowledge exchange. It delivers accessible training, mentorship, and open-access resources, supporting LMIC researchers and survivor-researchers while building long-term global research networks.