Gender and Intimate Partner Violence in Latino Immigrant Neighborhoods

Some quantitative studies indicate that overall rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) are lower in Latino immigrant neighborhoods, but numerous qualitative studies suggest residing in Latino immigrant enclaves increases women's risk of IPV victimization. We examine the association between ne...

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Authors: Soller, Brian (Author) ; Kuhlemeier, Alena (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2019, Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 61-88
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Intimate Partner Violence
Criminal specialization
Latino immigrant neighborhoods
Intimate partner violence
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Summary:Some quantitative studies indicate that overall rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) are lower in Latino immigrant neighborhoods, but numerous qualitative studies suggest residing in Latino immigrant enclaves increases women's risk of IPV victimization. We examine the association between neighborhood Latino immigrant concentration and (1) overall IPV and (2) tendencies towards female IPV victimization among resident couples.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/s10940-017-9370-9