Intimate Partner Violence Among Hispanic Females
Department
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2004
Abstract
Intimate partner violence poses a major public health and social problem with serious criminal justice, health and social-related consequences. However, little is known about the etiology of intimate partner violence among young people, especially minority youth. Using the Hispanic Stress Inventory, we examine intimate partner violence among Hispanics, particularly Mexican American adolescent females. Understanding and identifying issues related to intimate partner violence is crucial for developing and implementing effective policies and programs encompassing both public health and criminal justice approaches specific to this rapidly growing population of young people.
Journal Title
Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice
Journal ISSN
1537-7938
Volume
2
Issue
1
First Page
67
Last Page
89
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1300/J222v02n01_05