Searching for the empirical evidence: From victimological surveys to IVAWSThe previous Czech experience; Objectives and methodology of the current research on "Intimate partner violence"; The sample; Some limitations in assessing trends; 3. Physical violence in intimate partnership (Simona Pikálková); Incidence and forms of physical violence; Profile of violent incident by intimate partner; Correlates of victimization in intimate partnership; Violence in intimate partnership by victim's characteristics; Partnership violence in connection with the aggressor's characteristics
4. Help-seeking behaviour among intimate partner violence victims (Viktorie Kolínská)Formal sources of help; The role of the police in cases of domestic violence; Incidents reported to the police; Obstacles when contacting the police; Other options of formal help; Informal sources of help; Respondents who did not talk to anybody; Conclusion; 5. Psychological violence in intimate relationships: a gender analysis (Zuzana Podaná); Prevalence of psychological violence; Association between psychological and physical violence; Risk factors of psychological violence
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