Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Factors associated with domestic violence and sexual assault victimization
Other Titles:	Journal of family violence
Authors:	Howard, April Mason, Gillian E Staggs, Susan L Schewe, Paul Riger, Stephanie
Keywords:	Mental health;Impact on children and young people;Sexual assault;Drug and alcohol misuse;Risk factors
Population:	People with drug and/or alcohol issues
Year:	2007
Publisher:	Kluwer Academic Plenum Publishers
Citation:	21 (7), October 2006
Notes:	This study explored factors associated with a lifetime history of domestic violence and sexual assault in a sample of welfare recipients in Illinois. Results indicate that childhood exposure to domestic violence is a risk factor for both sexual assault and domestic violence victimization, but that childhood physical abuse is only a risk factor for domestic violence. Increased education and employment skills and having more children were also risk factors for domestic violence victimization. Domestic violence was significantly associated with depression, while sexual assault was associated with low social support and a greater perceived need for mental health services. Frequent alcohol and drug use were not associated with either type of victimization. Research implications are discussed. [?2006 Springer. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SpringerLink.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14710
ISSN:	0885-7482
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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