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Violence, abuse and mental health in England: population patterns: REVA briefing 1
- Authors:
- SCOTT Sara, et al
- Publishers:
- DMSS Research and Consultancy, NatCen Social Research, London Metropolitan University, Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, Truth
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Place of publication:
- London
One of five briefing paper presenting findings from the Department of Health funded REVA study, which looked at responding effectively to the needs of survivors of violence and abuse who are mental health service users. Based on a representative community-based sample the briefing examines people’s experiences of violence and abuse, and the relationship between subsequent mental health and mental health service use. The analysis is based on data from the 2007 Department of Health funded Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS), which asked 7,400 adults from across England about their: experience of a range of types of violence and abuse; current mental health; current social and economic circumstances; and use of health and community mental health services. The analysis found that a quarter of the population have had experience of violence and abuse; identified strong links between different types of violence and abuse and a range of mental problems; and found that experiences of violence and abuse are often under-acknowledge factors. It concludes that services must address both mental health and violence and abuse if they are to respond effectively to service users’ needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
The sexual victimization of women: substance abuse, HIV, prostitution, and intimate partner violence as underlying correlates
- Author:
- TAYLOR Ozietta D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 21(7), October 2011, pp.834-848.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Sexual victimisation is a devastating crime with lifelong consequences. These lifelong effects can manifest themselves the forms of substance abuse, the human immunodeficiency virus, prostitution, intimate partner abuse, and an array of psychological disorders. Women entering into substance abuse treatment programmes may be coping with the underlying issues of childhood sexual assault or sexual trauma after childhood. This article starts discussing the major implications of the sexual victimisation of women across the life domain. It then discusses the treatment services needed to address the various issues faced by sexual assault victims. These women may be in need of therapeutic interventions to alleviate or eradicate the symptoms associated with the posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Further, treatment services may be needed to address the physiological and psychological symptoms of substance use disorders and intimate partner violence. Medical treatment is required for women affected with HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. Family therapy and parenting sessions can serve to rehabilitate the entire family system.
The social networks of homeless youth experiencing intimate partner violence
- Author:
- PETERING Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 29(12), 2014, pp.2172-2191.
- Publisher:
- Sage
While there is a growing body of research on intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by the housed youth population, a limited amount is known about IPV experienced by homeless youth. This study examines the relationship between IPV, gender, and social networks among a sample of 386 homeless youth in Los Angeles, California. Results revealed that one fifth of the sample experienced IPV in the past year. Stratified regression models revealed that IPV was not significantly related to any measure of male social networks; however, females who experienced IPV had more male friends than females who did not experience IPV. Female homeless youth who witnessed family violence during childhood had more male friends, but those who experienced sexual abuse during childhood had fewer male friends. Although there was no significant difference in the rate of IPV victimisation across genders, the context of this abuse appears to be drastically different. The results suggest that females with more male friendships are at greater risk for exposure to IPV. To date, there are few effective youth-targeted IPV prevention programmes and none have been shown to be effective with homeless youth. These results provide insight into future programme development. (Edited publisher abstract)
Women and mental health
- Editors:
- SECHZER Jeri A., et al
- Publisher:
- New York Academy of Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 225p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Papers exploring a wide range of issues relating to women's mental health. Includes chapters on: teenage parents and their offspring; depression in young women; sexual abuse of children; eating disorder research in the past decade; images of madness in the 19th Century; women alcohol misusers; mental health issues for working mothers; violence in the home and the significance of understanding attachment; and older women, mental health and maltreatment.