Toward a More Comprehensive Understanding of Violence Against Impoverished Women
- 1 June 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Interpersonal Violence
- Vol. 21 (6), 820-839
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260506288662
Abstract
Research and knowledge of violence against impoverished women continues to be limited. To achieve a more comprehensive understanding of violence against impoverished women and therefore inform prevention and intervention efforts for this population, the authors report on recent (past 6 months) physical, sexual, and psychological violence among 898 women who were randomly sampled from temporary shelter settings ( n = 460) and low-income housing ( n = 438) in Los Angeles County. Women experienced notable rates of violence during the past 6 months (e.g., 23% of sheltered women and 9% of housed women reported physical violence). Perpetrators were diverse, particularly for the sheltered women, including sexual partners, family, and strangers. These findings, and others suggesting that the different types of violence are distinct and severe, may call for more comprehensive screening and intervention efforts to enhance the safety of impoverished women.Keywords
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