Mental health needs of crime victims: Epidemiology and outcomes

This paper reviews epidemiological estimates of criminal victimization derived largely from nationally based studies in the United States. Origins of conflicting rates and prevalences are explained in terms of varying methodology. Risk factors for victimization, including age, race, gender, and disa...

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Published in:Journal of traumatic stress 2003-04, Vol.16 (2), p.119-132
Main Authors: Kilpatrick, Dean G., Acierno, Ron
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Distribution
assault
Crime Victims - psychology
Crime Victims - statistics & numerical data
Female
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Male
Mental Health
PTSD
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - epidemiology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
United States - epidemiology
victim
Violence - psychology
Violence - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:This paper reviews epidemiological estimates of criminal victimization derived largely from nationally based studies in the United States. Origins of conflicting rates and prevalences are explained in terms of varying methodology. Risk factors for victimization, including age, race, gender, and disability, are also outlined, and derived from both national and geographically limited U.S.‐based studies. Finally, mental health outcomes of violence are documented, with conclusions drawing on both national and regionally specific studies. These outcomes focus on posttraumatic stress disorder, but also include depression, substance abuse, and panic.
ISSN:0894-9867
1573-6598
DOI:10.1023/A:1022891005388