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Kayla Toohy1, Amy Reckdenwald1, Ciara Peebles1
1University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
Violence Against Women
|September 22, 2022
Summary
Intimate partner homicides (IPH) are linked to domestic violence (DV) service access. Accessible shelters and safe homes reduce IPH rates, especially in rural areas.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner homicide (IPH) research often overlooks the role of domestic violence (DV) services.
- Understanding the relationship between DV service access and IPH is crucial for public safety initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of domestic violence service presence and accessibility on female intimate partner homicide victimization.
- To investigate factors associated with female victim IPH rates using exposure reduction arguments.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of intimate partner homicide and domestic violence service data across 67 Florida counties from 2005-2015.
- Expansion of traditional DV service measures to include presence and accessibility.
Main Results:
- Findings support previous research indicating disparities in IPH rates between urban and rural areas.
- Demonstrated a correlation between limited access to DV services and higher IPH rates.
- Highlighted the importance of accessible shelters and safe homes in mitigating IPH.
Conclusions:
- Accessible domestic violence services are critical in reducing intimate partner homicide rates.
- Addressing the disparity in IPH rates between urban and rural areas requires improved DV service access.
- Policy interventions should focus on enhancing the availability and accessibility of shelters and safe housing options.
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