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Intimate partner violence and women of color: A call for innovations

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  • Lee, R.K.
  • Thompson, V.L.S.
  • Mechanic, M.B.

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In this commentary, we focus on violence against women of color. Although African American women experience higher rates of intimate partner homicide than White women, the cumulative rates for nonfatal intimate partner violence are similar and do not vary between urban and rural locations (though access to services may vary by location). Much of the research about intimate partner violence is based on women with low socioeconomic status and on interventions that were developed by and for White women. Current primary prevention strategies focus on violence that is perpetrated by strangers rather than their primary perpetrators-intimate partners. We recommend the development and rigorous evaluation of prevention strategies that incorporate the views of women of color and attention to primary prevention.

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  • Lee, R.K. & Thompson, V.L.S. & Mechanic, M.B., 2002. "Intimate partner violence and women of color: A call for innovations," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(4), pages 530-534.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:4:530-534_4
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    1. Marcenko, Maureen O. & Lyons, Sandra J. & Courtney, Mark, 2011. "Mothers' experiences, resources and needs: The context for reunification," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 33(3), pages 431-438, March.

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