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The Prevalence and Nature of Violence Against Women Experiencing Homelessness: A Quantitative Study.
- Source :
- Violence Against Women; May2022, Vol. 28 Issue 6/7, p1464-1482, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Individuals experiencing homelessness—an extreme form of social exclusion—have considerably higher risk of being victims of violence than the general population. We analyze the episodes of violence suffered by 504 individuals experiencing homelessness in Spain, as well as the differences between men and women. The results indicate high levels of violence and suggest that gender (specifically, being a woman) is the primary factor driving exposure to violence among this group. Highlighting the reality of women experiencing homelessness can help social, mental health, and addiction services adjust responses to better address the needs of this group and offer comprehensive care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PSYCHOLOGY of abused women
RESEARCH
SCIENTIFIC observation
CONFIDENCE intervals
SEX offenders
CROSS-sectional method
MULTIPLE regression analysis
VIOLENCE
QUANTITATIVE research
PSYCHOLOGY of abused men
CRIME
SEX distribution
T-test (Statistics)
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
QUESTIONNAIRES
SEX crimes
CHI-squared test
HOMELESS persons
STATISTICAL sampling
DATA analysis software
SOCIAL case work
MENTAL health services
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10778012
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 6/7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Violence Against Women
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155907324
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012211022780