Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Rural versus urban victims of violence: the interplay of race and region
Other Titles:	Journal of family violence
Authors:	Hinkley, Sarah Margrave, Carolyn Kawalski, Annie Grossman, Susan F
Keywords:	Cross-cultural;Policy;Regional rural and remote areas
Year:	2005
Publisher:	Springer Science+Business Media
Citation:	20 (2), February 2005
Notes:	This paper examines individuals who were victims of domestic violence in Illinois between 1990 and 1995, comparing the traits and service needs of those who received assistance in an urban county over the 5-year period with those who were served by domestic violence programs in rural areas. Analysis focuses on the demographic characteristics of clients in each region, their relationship to the abuser, type of abuse, referral source, and need for both concrete and supportive services. In addition to looking at variations by region, analysis examines differences between African American and White clients within and across geographic areas so that the interaction of race and location is highlighted. Results indicate that apart from demographic differences related to race, there is little difference in the circumstances of abuse when victims in the urban region are compared to rural victims of violence. However, those in rural environments regardless of race, have more service needs. Differences in service needs also exist in relation to race, and for some services, both race and location are important. The implications of these findings for policy, practice, and future research are examined. [?2005 Springer. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SpringerLink.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/16767
ISSN:	0885-7482
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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