Extent, nature, and consequences of intimate partner violence : findings from the National Violence against Women Survey / Patricia Tjaden, Nancy Thoennes.

Author
Tjaden, Patricia Godeke [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Washington, DC : U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, [2000]
Description
xii, 57 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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Notes
  • "This research was sponsored jointly by the National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under NIJ grant #93-IJ-CX-0012"--T.p. verso.
  • Shipping list no.: 2000-0326-P.
  • "July 2000."
  • "NCJ 181867."
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
  • Defining intimate partner violence
  • Prevalence and incidence of intimate partner violence
  • Comparison with previous estimates
  • Women experience more intimate partner violence than do men
  • Deciphering disparities in survey findings
  • Prevalence of intimate partner violence among racial minorities and Hispanics
  • Prevalence of intimate partner violence among same-sex cohabitants
  • Risk factors associated with intimate partner violence
  • Point in relationship when violence occurs
  • Frequency and duration of intimate partner rape and physical assault
  • Rate of injury among victims of intimate partner rape and physical assault
  • Victims' use of medical services
  • Victims' involvement with the justice system
  • Policy implications.
Other format(s)
Also available via Internet at the USDOJ/NIJ web site. Address as of 8/30/00: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/181867.htm; current access is available via PURL.
SuDoc no.
J 28.24/3:V 81
OCLC
46970477
RCP
N - S
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