Abstract
The purpose of this article was to examine the prevalence of, as well as risk factors for, revictimization by a new partner. Data was collected via face-to-face interviews at Time 1 (about 5 weeks after obtaining a protective order against a violent partner [DVO partner]) and at Time 2 (approximately 12 months later). Of those women who reported having a new partner at Time 2 (n = 412), 35.2% reported abuse. Findings indicate that there is a subset of women who are at greater risk of experiencing abuse by future partners: women with greater cumulative lifetime victimization and those who abuse or are dependent on illicit drugs. Intervening with women when they obtain a protective order is a critical point of intervention to reduce women's risk for revictimization.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 315-330 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Violence and Victims |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Drug abuse
- Lifetime victimization
- Multiple abusive partners
- Risk factors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Health(social science)
- Law