Violence against Women: Impacts on Women's Health Derived from a U.S. Nationwide Study

Violence against Women: Impacts on Women's Health Derived from a U.S. Nationwide Study
Megan C. Stewart
February 2014

ISBN-13:  978-1-59332-726-2 / Hardcover
Dimensions:  5.5 x 8.5 / viii, 168 pages

Price   $69.00

Description

Using data from the National Violence Against Women Study (NVAWS) and general strain theory (GST) as a theoretical basis, Stewart explores the impact of the victim-offender relationship on psychological and physical health and wellbeing for the crimes of rape, stalking, and physical assault. She asks two questions: first, what is the prevalence of violence against women by victim-offender relationship? and, second, what is the effect of the victim-offender relationship on health outcomes? Findings indicate that a variety of perpetrators are responsible for violence against women. Additionally, while victimization is related to negative health outcomes, the victim-offender relationship does not significantly contribute to increased odds of experiencing negative health outcomes.

About the Author

Megan Stewart earned her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, the number one program in the nation for criminal justice research. Her areas of interest include: violence against women and college campus victimization. She used to be a counselor and rape crisis advocate, as well as worked for the University of Cincinnati Police (UCPD), before graduating and taking a position at GGC.