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Comparing revictimization in two groups of marginalized women
Chantal Poister Tusher1, Sarah L Cook
1Georgia State University, Atlanta, 30302-5010, USA. psycmpx@langate.gsu.edu.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|February 5, 2010
Summary
Incarcerated women experience higher rates of adult victimization, particularly revictimization, compared to non-incarcerated women. Childhood abuse significantly increases the risk of adult victimization, especially for those in prison.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood abuse is a significant risk factor for adult victimization.
- Incarcerated populations often have a history of trauma, including child abuse.
- Understanding revictimization is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare rates of physical and sexual revictimization between incarcerated and non-incarcerated women.
- To examine the association between child abuse and adult victimization in these populations.
- To investigate the role of incarceration as a factor in adult victimization.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a random sample of incarcerated and urban, non-incarcerated women.
- Employed multiple measures for child physical and sexual abuse.
- Applied hierarchical logistic regression to analyze revictimization rates and associations.
Main Results:
- Incarcerated women exhibited higher rates of revictimization.
- Child abuse and adult incarceration were directly linked to adult victimization.
- Interactions between child abuse and incarceration showed varied associations with adult victimization.
Conclusions:
- The link between child abuse and adult victimization is robust.
- Factors associated with incarceration intensify the risk of adult victimization.
- Findings highlight the need for trauma-informed care in correctional settings.
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