NCJ Number
188807
Journal
Violence and Victims Volume: 16 Issue: 2 Dated: April 2001 Pages: 145-159
Date Published
April 2001
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This study examined violence perpetrated by female street-walking prostitutes.
Abstract
While some researchers have examined the incidence of abuse among street-walking prostitutes, the association between receipt of abuse and violence and later perpetration of violence is unclear. This study presents data from an evaluation of a case management program for street-walking prostitutes. It describes program clients and examines factors associated with assaultive behavior against clients. Bivariate analyses revealed statistically significant differences between assaultive and nonassaultive women with regard to history of psychiatric hospitalization, history of sexual abuse, history of physical abuse, history of emotional abuse, and whether they had been assaulted on the streets. However, logistic regression on variables related to abuse and violence indicated that, controlling for other variables, the only statistically significant predictor of assaultive behavior was history of physical abuse. According to the study, these results indicate the need for further research on this population as well as access to treatment for these women to address their own abuse and victimization. Tables, references