Supporting victims of gambling-related domestic abuse – A focus on women in social housing (including local authority supported housing)

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Researchers from a consortium of three universities and two industry partners are currently looking into gambling-related domestic abuse, with a specific focus on women (including LGBT women) in social or supported housing. We are keen to learn more about how women’s housing is impacted by gambling and domestic abuse, whether they have been subjected to domestic abuse by a perpetrator who gambles, or they have been gambling themselves to cope with the abuse. The research is funded by the Gambling Commission and will run until October 2025.

The partner organisations are:

  • Durham University (Lead institution)
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • Cranfield University
  • Betknowmore UK
  • Addressing Domestic Abuse

We are asking housing providers if they could take a minute or so to complete an anonymous survey – see link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQCWC83

As well as collecting survey responses, we are also looking to interview professionals who work with women affected by gambling-related domestic abuse. Participation is entirely anonymous, and interviews can be arranged at a time that works for you.

We would also like to speak with women who have lived experience of gambling related domestic abuse, to better understand their experiences and support needs. The research team have recorded a short video explaining what participation would involve, and we ask that this is shared with anyone who may be interested in contributing their thoughts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pup70DukceA

Research findings will be used to develop a toolkit for professionals working in the housing sector (and other sectors), alongside research reports, policy briefings, podcast and a series of videos of those with lived experience. If you would like more information about the research, please visit our project website: https://dagamblingharmsproject.webspace.durham.ac.uk/

Alternatively, if you have any questions, or you may be interested in participating in an interview, please email the research team at dagamblingharmsproject@gmail.com – we would love to hear from you.