Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey

Presents findings on the extent, nature, & consequences of intimate partner violence in the U.S. The survey consists of interviews with a nationally representative sample of 8,000 U.S. women & 8,000 U.S. men about their experiences as victims of various forms of violence, incl. intimate partner violence. Compares intimate partner victimization rates among women & men, specific racial groups, Hispanics & non-Hispanics, & same-sex & opposite-sex cohabitants. It also examines risk factors associated with intimate partner violence, the rate of injury among rape & physical assault victims, injured victims' use of med. services, & victims' involvement with the justice system.Tjaden, Patricia Godeke is the author of 'Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey' with ISBN 9780756711436 and ISBN 0756711436.