Supporting Victims of Gambling-Related Domestic Abuse

Supporting victims of gambling-related domestic abuse

A new research project with a focus on women in social housing, including local authority supported housing.

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.

The researchers are keen to learn more about how women’s housing is impacted by gambling and domestic abuse. They want to know whether they have been subjected to domestic abuse by a perpetrator who gambles, or they have been gambling themselves to cope with abuse.

The research is funded by the Gambling Commission and will run until October 2025.

The partner organisations are:

How You Can Support This Research

The researchers are asking social housing providers if they could take a minute or so to complete an anonymous survey. Take the survey here.

If you know anyone involved in social housing, please share this survey link with them, so we can encourage as many people as possible to take part.

As well as collecting survey responses, the researchers are also looking to interview professionals who work with women affected by gambling-related domestic abuse. For example, housing officers, neighbourhood safety officers, and wellbeing officers.

These interviews will be completely anonymous, and the researchers will arrange the discussions for a time that suits you best. If you would like to participate in an interview, you can email the research team at dagamblingharmsproject@gmail.com.

Finally, the researchers would like to speak with women who have lived experience of gambling-related domestic abuse.

The research team have recorded a short video explaining what participation would involve:

Research Outcomes

The researchers will use insights from their work to develop a toolkit for professionals working in the housing sector, along with other sectors. They will also produce research reports and policy briefings, plus videos and podcast episodes for advocacy work.

Get More Information About This Project

If you would like more information about the project, visit the official website.

If you have any questions, or if you want to participate in an interview, email the research team at dagamblingharmsproject@gmail.com.