3237.0: Monday, November 13, 2000 - 8:30 PM

Abstract #14591

The Context for Alcohol's Relationship to Violence in the U.S.: Summary of Trends in Interpersonal Violence and Victimization of Women

Deborah M. Galvin, PhD, Division of Workplace Programs, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall 2, 8th floor, Rockville, MD 20857, 301/443-6780, dgalvin@samhsa.gov

The inter-relationships between women, violence and alcohol are complex. This paper will examine the victim-perpetrator role and the impact of alcohol use by either or both the victim and perpetrator on violence; longitudinal trends of interpersonal violence and victimization of women from secondary analysis of several national datasets; projections for the future based on demographic data. The paper will also discuss some of the methodological issues related to the validity/reliability of the data and research implications.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to: Identify the longitudinal trends of interpersonal violence and victimization of women. Articulate the methodological issues related to the validity/reliability of the data

Keywords: Women, Violence

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA