Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Severity of violence against women by intimate partners and associated use of alcohol and/or illicit drugs by the perpetrator
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	McFarlane, Judith Malecha, Ann Willson, Pam
Keywords:	Stalking;Perpetrators;Drug and alcohol misuse
Population:	People with drug and/or alcohol issues
Categories:	People with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues
Year:	2000
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	15 (9), September 2000
Notes:	Reports the methodology and results of a US study exploring the frequency and severity of various types of intimate partner violence, including physical abuse and stalking, and their association with alcohol and/or illicit drug use by the perpetrator. Comparisons are drawn between perpetrators who used no alcohol or drugs, those who used either alcohol or drugs and those who used both, and the differences in type and severity of violence adopted by each group are examined. It is argued the results indicate the use of alcohol and/or drugs is consistently related with higher levels of both physical violence and stalking behaviour, and the strong association between stalking and intimate partner assault is highlighted. Advocates for further research into these associations as a way towards improving intervention and prevention strategies for abused women.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12362
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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