Prevalence and Risks of Physical and Sexual Violence against Women by Nonintimates: An Exploratory Study across Nine Countries

• NCJ Number: 237781
• Journal: Victims and Offenders Volume: 6 Issue: 4 Dated: October - December 2011 Pages: 399-415
• Author(s): Veronique Jaquier; Bonnie S. Fisher; Holly Johnson
• Date Published: October 2012
• Length: 17 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article examines research on violence against women involving nonintimates.

Abstract

Research on violence against women involving nonintimates is a relatively understudied area. This research note presents data for nine countries participating in the International Violence Against Women Survey (IVAWS), including estimates of physical and sexual violence perpetrated by acquaintances and strangers and multivariate models assessing the effects of respondent age, source of income, current relationship status, and previous victimization experiences. Results show that there is considerable variation among countries in the prevalence and predictors of nonintimate violence. This suggests that women in different countries may be exposed to nonintimate violence under different circumstances. These results underscore the need for in-depth research to better understand the broader cultural, social, and economic contexts in which women are exposed to a range of violent experiences. (Published Abstract)