100585: Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence

About the Course:

This report presents findings from the National Violence Against Women (NVAW)Survey. It compares victimization rates among women and men, specific racial groups, Hispanics and non-Hispanics, and same-sex and opposite-sex cohabitants. It examines risk factors associated with intimate partner violence, the rate of injury among rape and physical assault victims, injured victims’ use of medical services, and victims’ involvement with the justice system.

Author

Patricia Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes

About the Authors:

Published: National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July 2000

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about partner violence. It is appropriate for participants with all levels of knowledge about the topic.

Course Objectives:

1. Gain knowledge about injured victims\’ involvement with the justice system

2. Identify rates of injury and subsequent use of medical sources

3. Understand risk factors associated with intimate partner violence

4. Gain an understanding of intimate partner violence victimization rates across gender and racial groups