Intimate partner violence, suicidality, and self-harm: a probability sample survey of the general population in England

McManus, Sally; Walby, Sylvia; Barbosa, Estela Capelas; Appleby, Louis; Brugha, Traolach; Bebbington, Paul; Cook, Elizabeth A.; Knipe, Duleeka

doi:10.1016/s2215-0366(22)00151-1

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“…( 2) What timeframe should be considered? As there is evidence of increased suicidality among both those subject to lifetime and in-year abuse (McManus et al, 2022), we suggest that any timeframe should be extended, as setting a short timeframe might exclude relevant cases. (3) What relationships are in scope?…”

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“…First, it can be difficult to determine what role domestic abuse may have played in a death by suicide (Jones et al, 2022). This is because, while there are established links between domestic abuse and suicidality, a direct causal contribution is hard to establish (McManus et al, 2022;Munro & Aitken, 2020). Second, the significance of domestic abuse in a death by suicide can be overlooked.…”

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“…In contrast, domestic abuse-related deaths by suicide have received far less attention (Websdale, 2020). However, there is a strong association between the experience of domestic abuse and self-harm and suicidality (McManus et al, 2022). Tragically, some of these cases end in death, although pathways to suicide are "complicated and non-linear" (Munro & Aitken, 2020, p. 38), not least because suicide may be the consequence of multiple, intersecting risk factors and adverse events (McManus et al, 2022).…”

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“…However, there is a strong association between the experience of domestic abuse and self-harm and suicidality (McManus et al, 2022). Tragically, some of these cases end in death, although pathways to suicide are "complicated and non-linear" (Munro & Aitken, 2020, p. 38), not least because suicide may be the consequence of multiple, intersecting risk factors and adverse events (McManus et al, 2022). Nonetheless, some estimates have suggested that a third of deaths by suicide of women may be at least partially attributable to domestic abuse (Walby, 2004), with men affected too (Monckton-Smith et al, 2022).…”

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Reviewing Domestic Abuse-Related Deaths by Suicide in England and Wales

Rowlands

Dangar²

2023

J Fam Viol

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Purpose In England and Wales, Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) are conducted into domestic abuse-related killings. In 2016, deaths by suicide were brought into the scope of this review system and, to distinguish them from reviews into domestic homicides, we describe these as ‘Suicide Domestic Abuse-Related Death Reviews’ (S-DARDR). To date, S-DARDRs have been little considered and, in response, this empirical paper seeks to unpack this process. Method In a larger study, 40 DHR participants were interviewed, and a reflexive thematic analysis was undertaken. 18 participants discussed S-DARDRs. These interviews were re-read, with relevant extracts identified and re-analysed thematically. Through a shared critical reflection, we drew on our practice experience to interrogate the themes generated from the interviews and offer insight into the underlying challenges. Results From the interviews, we generated four themes relating to commissioning and delivery; the involvement of stakeholders; intersections with other statutory processes; and purpose. Based on our shared critical reflection, we identified the underlying challenges as an under conceptualisation of S-DARDRs, alongside their de-mooring from the criminal justice system. Taken together, these challenges have implications for the conduct of S-DARDRs. We identify recommendations for policy and practice to address these challenges. Conclusion The development of S-DARDRs has been little considered and challenges arise around when and how they should be undertaken. A shared understanding of key concepts and expectations around delivery is necessary if S-DARDRs are to enable robust learning and be a driver for systems change while also being accessible and understood by all stakeholders.

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Reviewing Domestic Abuse-Related Deaths by Suicide in England and Wales

Rowlands

Dangar²

2023

J Fam Viol

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“…After potential confounding was adjusted for, intimate partner violence was associated with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.82 (95% confidence interval 1.54 to 5.17) for suicide attempts. Higher odds of suicidality were also associated with experiencing more than one type of intimate partner violence 8. However, more longitudinal data, including from low and middle income countries and marginalised groups, are required to examine context, mechanisms, and protective factors 4…”

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