National Trends in Intimate Partner Homicide

Investigates US trends in intimate partner homicide stratified by relationship type & race, 1976-1995, using data from the Supplemental Homicide Reports & the Current Population Survey. Rates of homicide victimization decreased during the past 20 years among all intimate partners except whit...

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Published in:Violence against women 2000-04, Vol.6 (4), p.409-426
Main Authors: Puzone, Carol A, Saltzman, Linda E, Kresnow, Marcie-Jo, Thompson, Martie P, Mercy, James A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crime Rates
Family Violence
Homicide
Race
United States of America
Victim Offender Relations
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Summary:Investigates US trends in intimate partner homicide stratified by relationship type & race, 1976-1995, using data from the Supplemental Homicide Reports & the Current Population Survey. Rates of homicide victimization decreased during the past 20 years among all intimate partners except white, unmarried females. Results replicate previous findings regarding downward national trends in partner homicides, but with three methodological differences. The analysis examines spouses & ex-spouses separately, uses denominator data specific to the population at risk, & includes same-sex partners. 6 Tables, 26 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1077-8012