Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Abuse and violence
Strengths and Silences: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students in Rural and Small Town Schools
A report compiled by the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) that examines safety, harassment, and assault of LGBT students in rural schools based on data collected in the GLSEN's National School Climate Survey (2010-2011). Includes demographics broken down by gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, region, school type, and school size.
Author(s): Neal A. Palmer, Joseph G. Kosciw, Mark J. Bartkiewicz
Date: 2012
Type: Document
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A report compiled by the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) that examines safety, harassment, and assault of LGBT students in rural schools based on data collected in the GLSEN's National School Climate Survey (2010-2011). Includes demographics broken down by gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, region, school type, and school size.
Author(s): Neal A. Palmer, Joseph G. Kosciw, Mark J. Bartkiewicz
Date: 2012
Type: Document
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We Will Be Known Forever by the Tracks We Leave: Rising up to Meet the Reproductive Health Needs of American Indian/Alaska Native Youth
Provides statistics on the rates of sexually transmitted diseases, teen birth, physical/sexual abuse, and alcohol/drug abuse among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Highlights innovative efforts to address these issues.
Author(s): Lori de Ravello, Scott Tulloch, Melanie Taylor
Citation: American Indian Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 19(1), i-x
Date: 2012
Type: Document
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Provides statistics on the rates of sexually transmitted diseases, teen birth, physical/sexual abuse, and alcohol/drug abuse among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Highlights innovative efforts to address these issues.
Author(s): Lori de Ravello, Scott Tulloch, Melanie Taylor
Citation: American Indian Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 19(1), i-x
Date: 2012
Type: Document
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Responses to the Co‐Occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence in Indian Country: Repairing the Harm and Protecting Children and Mothers
An investigative report looking at the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child maltreatment in Indian country in order to identify promising practices and identify future recommendations focused on Native populations.
Author(s): Maureen White Eagle, Bonnie Clairmont, Lonna Hunter,
Date: 12/2011
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Tribal Law and Policy Institute
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An investigative report looking at the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child maltreatment in Indian country in order to identify promising practices and identify future recommendations focused on Native populations.
Author(s): Maureen White Eagle, Bonnie Clairmont, Lonna Hunter,
Date: 12/2011
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Tribal Law and Policy Institute
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Rural Disparity in Domestic Violence Prevalence and Access to Resources
A study of the impact of geographic location on prevalence, frequency, and severity of intimate partner violence, as well as access to resources for victims in rural communities. Includes data and statistics for each category, with comparison to urban counterparts.
Author(s): Corinne Peek-Asa, Anne Wallis, Karisa Harland, et al.
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 20(11), 1743-1749
Date: 11/2011
Type: Document
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A study of the impact of geographic location on prevalence, frequency, and severity of intimate partner violence, as well as access to resources for victims in rural communities. Includes data and statistics for each category, with comparison to urban counterparts.
Author(s): Corinne Peek-Asa, Anne Wallis, Karisa Harland, et al.
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 20(11), 1743-1749
Date: 11/2011
Type: Document
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Rural-Urban Disparities in Child Abuse Management Resources in the Emergency Department
Outlines rural and urban differences in Oregon concerning child abuse management in emergency departments by merging survey and hospital-level data.
Author(s): Esther K. Choo, David M. Spiro, Robert A. Lowe, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 26(4), 361-365
Date: 10/2011
Type: Document
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Outlines rural and urban differences in Oregon concerning child abuse management in emergency departments by merging survey and hospital-level data.
Author(s): Esther K. Choo, David M. Spiro, Robert A. Lowe, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 26(4), 361-365
Date: 10/2011
Type: Document
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Rural-Urban Disparities in Emergency Department Intimate Partner Violence Resources
Discusses the availability of resources for intimate partner violence (IPV) screening and management between rural and urban emergency room departments in Oregon.
Author(s): Esther K. Choo, Craig D. Newgard, Robert A. Lowe, Michael K. Hall, K John McConnell
Citation: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 12(2), 178-183
Date: 05/2011
Type: Document
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Discusses the availability of resources for intimate partner violence (IPV) screening and management between rural and urban emergency room departments in Oregon.
Author(s): Esther K. Choo, Craig D. Newgard, Robert A. Lowe, Michael K. Hall, K John McConnell
Citation: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 12(2), 178-183
Date: 05/2011
Type: Document
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Perspectives on Civil Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases: The Rural and Urban Divide
Discusses the barriers to getting restraining orders for rural and urban domestic violence victims.
Author(s): Nikki Hawkins
Citation: NIJ Journal, 266
Date: 05/2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Institute of Justice
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Discusses the barriers to getting restraining orders for rural and urban domestic violence victims.
Author(s): Nikki Hawkins
Citation: NIJ Journal, 266
Date: 05/2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Institute of Justice
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Fourth National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (NIS-4)
Report to Congress regarding the rate of child abuse and neglect nationwide. Includes data and statistics of distribution of abuse and neglect by demographics, income and education level, perpetrator characteristics, and geographic location. Also includes resources to recognize and find treatment for victims.
Author(s): Andrea J. Sedlak, Jane Mettenburg, Monica Basena, et al.
Date: 2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Report to Congress regarding the rate of child abuse and neglect nationwide. Includes data and statistics of distribution of abuse and neglect by demographics, income and education level, perpetrator characteristics, and geographic location. Also includes resources to recognize and find treatment for victims.
Author(s): Andrea J. Sedlak, Jane Mettenburg, Monica Basena, et al.
Date: 2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Stopping the Stigma: Changing Public Perceptions of Sexual Assault in Rural Communities
A guide produced to help sexual assault service providers in rural California connect with supporting community organizations. Outlines challenges faced in rural areas and strategies to achieve successful partnerships with each group.
Date: 2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
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A guide produced to help sexual assault service providers in rural California connect with supporting community organizations. Outlines challenges faced in rural areas and strategies to achieve successful partnerships with each group.
Date: 2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
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Rural Crime and Policing in American Indian Communities
Examines crime and policing in Indian communities, including the historical development of Indian tribal policy. Identifies major factors limiting implementation of effective police forces in Indian communities.
Author(s): L. Edward Wells, David N. Falcone
Citation: Southern Rural Sociology, 23(2), 199-225
Date: 2008
Type: Document
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Examines crime and policing in Indian communities, including the historical development of Indian tribal policy. Identifies major factors limiting implementation of effective police forces in Indian communities.
Author(s): L. Edward Wells, David N. Falcone
Citation: Southern Rural Sociology, 23(2), 199-225
Date: 2008
Type: Document
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