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Violent Victimization and Substance Dependency: Comparing Rural Incarcerated Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Women

Description
Reports findings from a study of rural Appalachian women prisoners that looked at sexual identity and violent victimization experiences as they relate to alcohol and drug use.
Author(s)
Melanie D. Otis, Carrie B. Oser, Michele Staton-Tindall
Citation
Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 16(1-2), 176-201
Date
2016
Type
Document
Tagged as
Abuse and violence · Appalachia · Criminal justice system · LGBTQI+ · Substance use and misuse · Women · Kentucky