A systematic review of qualitative studies exploring how parents affected by intimate partner violence and abuse and their children experience child welfare, health and criminal justice responses

Abstract Background Parental Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) is a complex issue, which requires a sensitive response from a range of services. This review aimed to identify and synthesise qualitative research examining the perceptions and experiences of parents and children affected by IP...

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	William McGovern, Deborah Smart, Hayley Alderson, Carrie Barron, Victoria Cooling, Hilda Frost, Eileen Kaner, Simon Hackett, Ruth McGovern
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2026-03-01
Subjects:	Intimate partner violence Parents Systematic review Qualitative studies
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26838-y