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Experience of abuse among women visiting incarcerated partners

Authors :
Toepell, Andrea Riesch
Greaves, Lorraine
Source :
Violence Against Women. Jan, 2001, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p80, 30 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This study uses taped interviews to examine women's perceptions of personal safety and abuse during conjugal visits. Common themes in the interviews include fears related to controlling and abusive behavior from incarcerated partners and negative experiences with the correctional system or prison personnel.

Subjects

Subjects :
Conjugal violence -- Research
Inmates of institutions -- Psychological aspects
Prisons -- Safety and security measures
Abused women -- Psychological aspects
Social perception -- Psychological aspects
Correctional personnel -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Sociology and social work
Women's issues/gender studies

Details

ISSN :
10778012
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Violence Against Women
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.70495982

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