Citation

Kimerling R, Baumrind N. J. Sociol. Soc. Welfare 2004; 31(4): 161-173.

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(Copyright © 2004, Western Michigan University)

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Abstract

The current study is a population-based investigation of the association between past-year exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and current welfare use, while also accounting for the effects of other violence experienced in adulthood and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These data indicate that acute exposure to intimate partner violence is significantly over-represented among women currently on welfare. However, it appears to be a woman's cumulative exposure to interpersonal violence and associated symptoms of PTSD that are uniquely associated with welfare participation. These data highlight the prevalence of violence against women and its consequences for this population. Results suggest that the prevention and detection of violence is an important welfare issue, and highlight the need for more research in this area.

Key words: Intimate Partner Violence; TANF; Family Violence Option; Mental Health; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder