Here we have collated reports from across the world with a specific focus on how they characterize perpetrators of OGBV, what data on perpetrators is provided and what gaps there are.
These reports laid the foundation for what was explored in our Perpetrator Research workshops. The AirTable allows you to filter by date of publication and by region of focus. This research was conducted in 2023, which is when the information on this AirTable was last updated.
If you have a report or resource you think should be added to this inventory, then please email team@womensrightsonline.net
There is little to no information about OGBV perpetrators, and this knowledge gap hinders the development of informed and targeted interventions in the field of OGBV.
Research in this field is challenging and the classification of OGBV perpetrators varies according to the profile of the survivors. OGBV perpetrators might be categorized as vaguely as “individuals”, “groups”, or a “cyber-mob”. But without broader perspectives and comprehensive understanding of behaviors, practices, intentions and other social or political factors, it becomes challenging to design effective responses to OGBV cases. This is not only the case from the legal and policy perspective, but is also relevant to CSO and other actors that work in this field and offer support to victims and survivors.
Closing this significant gap is crucial, and the information we've gathered so far strongly supports the need to do so. For example, one source highlighted how difficult it is to handle trials and prosecutions in OGBV cases. This is because it's challenging to identify the perpetrators and bring charges against them.
These TPDLs are set to be a helpful resource for CSOs, researchers, policy-makers, and big-tech actors as it addresses a critical gap in the field of OGBV. During the workshop we will identify and collectively re-think and imagine comprehensive methodological frameworks and research practices for collecting, tracking, analyzing, and responding to perpetrator-related information.
Together we will explore the best practices and lessons learned from examples and cases that have successfully addressed the issue of identifying perpetrators, their motivations and strategies in OGBV cases. What are the factors that lead someone down the path of radical violence misogyny?
We will also discuss which tools and practices can be used to address and counter perpetrators from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds.
Our first workshop gave an overview of the current landscape of perpetrator research and existing challenges, and focused on understanding different perpetrator “types” and defining research and data gaps.
Our second workshop focused on research ideation, and key aspects and partners to include in a perpetrator research roadmap, as well as considerations and guidelines for safe future research in this space
Our third workshop examined the emerging research roadmap, putting the roadmap into action and testing it in practice with partners.
