Full Report of the Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women. Research Report. Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey

摘要

Research on violence against women has exploded in the past 20 years, particularly in the areas of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Despite this outpouring of research, many gaps exist in our understanding of violence against women. For instance, reliable information on minority womens experiences with violence is still lacking. Few empirical data exist on the relationship between different forms of violence against women, such as victimization in childhood and subsequent victimization. Finally, empirical data on the consequences of violence against women, including their injury rates and use of medical services, are lacking. To further understanding of violence against women, a national survey was conducted from November 1995 to May 1996. This NIJ Research Report presents findings from the NVAW Survey on the prevalence and incidence of rape, physical assault, and stalking; the rate of injury among rape and physical assault victims; and injured victims use of medical services. The data show that violence is more widespread and injurious to womens and mens health than previously thoughtan important finding for legislators, policymakers, intervention planners, and researchers as well as the public health and criminal justice communities.