‘First, do no harm’: conducting research on interpersonal violence in sport

Conducting research on the topic of Interpersonal Violence presents unique considerations for researchers, particularly in relation to supporting participant and researcher well-being. Approaching this sensitive topic with clear definitions of IV in sport and an understanding of trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC) is paramount to the protection and care of everyone involved in the research. This paper provides an overview of TVIC and strategies for supporting wellbeing when doing emotional work.