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Roads to Nowhere? Mapping Violence Against Women Services
Maddy Coy1, Liz Kelly2, Joanne Foord2
1London Metropolitan University, m.coy@londonmet.ac.uk.
Violence Against Women
|June 19, 2015
Summary
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping reveals significant gaps in specialized support services for survivors of violence against women (VAW) and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). This research highlights the need for improved spatial access to crucial resources for vulnerable women.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Geospatial Analysis
Background:
- Access to specialized support services is critical for women experiencing domestic/sexual violence, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), and sexual exploitation.
- Existing research often lacks a spatial dimension to understand service accessibility challenges.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer powerful tools for analyzing spatial patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the spatial characteristics of access to specialized support services for vulnerable women using GIS.
- To identify geographical gaps in the provision of violence against women (VAW) services in the UK.
- To analyze travel patterns of women accessing domestic violence shelters.
Main Methods:
- Utilized GIS mapping techniques to visualize the distribution of VAW services across the UK.
- Analyzed spatial data to identify underserved areas and service provision gaps.
- Mapped the distance and direction of women's journeys to access domestic violence shelters.
Main Results:
- Mapping revealed significant gaps in the availability and geographical distribution of specialized VAW services.
- Analysis demonstrated the spatial challenges women face in accessing essential support, such as shelters.
- GIS effectively illustrated disparities in service access based on location.
Conclusions:
- GIS is a valuable tool for feminist research on violence against women, highlighting spatial inequalities.
- Findings underscore the need for policy interventions to improve equitable access to support services.
- Future research can leverage GIS to further understand and address barriers faced by survivors of violence.
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