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Experiences of Muslim and Non-Muslim Battered Immigrant Women With the Police in the United States: A Closer Understanding of Commonalities and Differences

NCJ Number
245987
Journal
Violence Against Women Volume: 19 Issue: 12 Dated: December 2013 Pages: 1449-1471
Author(s)
Nawal Ammar; Amanda Couture-Carron; Shahid Alvi; Jaclyn S. Antonio
Date Published
December 2013
Length
23 pages
Annotation

Little research has been conducted to distinguish the unique experiences of specific groups of interpersonal violence victims.

Abstract

Little research has been conducted to distinguish the unique experiences of specific groups of interpersonal violence victims. This is especially true in the case of battered Muslim immigrant women in the United States. This article examines battered Muslim immigrant women's experiences with intimate partner violence and their experiences with the police. Furthermore, to provide a more refined view related to battered Muslim immigrant women's situation, the article compares the latter group's experiences to battered non-Muslim immigrant women's experiences. Finally, we seek to clarify the similarities and differences between battered immigrant women aiming to inform responsive police service delivery. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage.