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Experiences of violence among sexually active, substance-using women were investigated with 172 women living in shelters and low-income housing. Results suggested that sheltered women were vulnerable to instrumental aggression from a range of perpetrators, whereas housed women tended to experience hostile partner aggression.

The article discusses on the implementation and maintenance of quality improvement for treating depression in primary care. Despite many challenges the Depression Breakthrough Series Collaborative team had found a significant improvements in care which associated with delivering depression care particularly in clinics where it is an underserved area.

As part of a larger study, the authors investigated experiences of recent violence among sexually active, substance-using women. Structured interviews were conducted with 172 women living in shelters and low-income housing, 41 of whom also completed an in-depth interview on their worst violent episode. Structured interviews indicated that rape and self-blame were more common among sheltered women. In-depth interviews suggested that sheltered women were vulnerable to instrumental aggression from a range of perpetrators, whereas housed women tended to experience hostile partner aggression. Intoxication during the violent episodes was more common among sheltered women. Implications for violence prevention and treatment services are discussed.