asian domestic violence

[shortylilly]

i'm not sure whether this is the appropriate section to post this question, but any help would be much appreciated. i am a masters student of criminology, who is starting a dissertation. my topic of research are asian women who suffer domestic violence. i am having some difficulties to gain access to interview these women. can anyone suggest any refuge homes/campaign groups/counselling groups etc who specialise in such areas who could offer some direction or advice on how to research this area. any suggestions will be much appreciated. thanks in advance.

[Ward-Minter]

You wont get access to refuge details as their purpose is anonymity. Try your local Police Station and ask for something like AVU (Anti-Victimisation Unit), every Force calls is something different.

I am sure they can assist with some information. Further, under the Freedom of Inforamtion Act, they may be able to assist with certain stats.

[johnlambert]

Good grief W-M

you gave a sensible, intelligent, non racial answer.

You feeling all right? should I call a doctor?

[Drusilla]

This might help.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/domestic_violence/usefulcontactshh_index2.shtml

By the way, do you know the name given to bounty hunters who are sometimes employed to track down abused women from India/Pakistan who run away from the family home. I watched a TV programme about this a few years ago and was intrigued by this silent tragedy within our country.