NCK's publications
Publications from the National Center for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women.
NCK publishes research reports, guides and handbooks, some of which are available in their full-length in English.
The publications are presented here with the English translations at the top of the list.
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Publications in English
Digital dimensions of intimate partner violence
– A Review of Research Literature and Policy Frameworks on Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Support
On behalf of the Swedish Gender Equality Agency, NCK has conducted an overview of research literature focusing on the digital dimensions of intimate partner violence.
This is an English translation of the summary, discussion and conclusions from the report in Swedish.
"Digital dimensions of intimate partner violence" (2025) pdf pdf, 443 kB.
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Violence and health in Sweden – A National Prevalence Study on Exposure to Violence among Women and Men and its Association to Health
The National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women (NCK) has initiated a research project on women’s and men’s exposure to violence from a life-course perspective. In the study, 10,000 women and 10,000 men between the ages of 18 and 74 were invited to participate in a survey and register study on exposure to violence.
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The Development of a National Helpline for Women subjected to Violence
The Swedish Government has given the National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women (NCK) at Uppsala University, the mandate to build, develop and operate Kvinnofridslinjen, a helpline for women subjected to violence in close relationships and sexual violence. In this report the construction and development of Kvinnofridslinjen during its first year in operation is presented.
"The Development of a National Helpline for Women subjected to Violence" (2009, pdf) pdf, 3 MB.
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Handbook: National Action Programme for the Health Care and Medical Services' Reception and Care of Victims of Sexual Assault
A handbook to support healthcare professionals in their treatment of victims of sex crime. Included in the handbook is a guide with practical instructions, including how to take samples and secure evidence.
NOTE: In 2018 the law concerning sex crimes in Sweden was changed, a new sexual consent law came into force. The handbook has not been revised.
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First weekend in June
The first weekend in June is a graphic short story highlighting the issue of sexual assault. The main objective is to make it easier to talk about sexual violence, to raise the questions of setting limits and showing respect for other persons.
"First weekend in June" (2021, pdf) pdf, 3 MB.
"First weekend in June" (2021, pdf, adjusted for accessibility) pdf, 4 MB.
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Worst summer ever
"The worst summer ever" is a follow up of “The first weekend in June” telling what happens after a sexual assault. Graphic short stories have proved an effective way to raise the questions of sexual assault and rape.
"The worst summer ever" (2021, pdf) pdf, 4 MB.
"The worst summer ever" (2021, pdf, adjusted for accessibility) pdf, 6 MB.
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Publications in Swedish
Please see this page in Swedish for a list of NCK's publications in Swedish.