The Prevalence and Nature of Violence Against Women Experiencing Homelessness: A Quantitative Study

Fran Calvo; Beth Watts; Sonia Panadero; Cristina Giralt; Mercè Rived-Ocaña; Xavier Carbonell

doi:10.1177/10778012211022780

The Prevalence and Nature of Violence Against Women Experiencing Homelessness: A Quantitative Study

Fran Calvo
, Beth Watts
, Sonia Panadero
, Cristina Giralt
, Mercè Rived-Ocaña
, Xavier Carbonell

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Individuals experiencing homelessness—an extreme form of social exclusion—have considerably higher risk of being victims of violence than the general population. We analyze the episodes of violence suffered by 504 individuals experiencing homelessness in Spain, as well as the differences between men and women. The results indicate high levels of violence and suggest that gender (specifically, being a woman) is the primary factor driving exposure to violence among this group. Highlighting the reality of women experiencing homelessness can help social, mental health, and addiction services adjust responses to better address the needs of this group and offer comprehensive care.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1464-1482
Number of pages	19
Journal	Violence Against Women
Volume	28
Issue number	6-7
Early online date	2 Jul 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012211022780
Publication status	Published - May 2022

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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Keywords

gender-based violence
homeless person
homelessness
victimization
women

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Gender Studies
Sociology and Political Science

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