M
Madriz, E.
(1997). Latina teenagers: Victimization, Identity, and Fear of Crime.
Social Justice, 24, (pp.39-55).
Examines
how Latinas from the ages of 13-19 construct and express their views
about crime, criminals, and their possibilities of victimization; based
on focus groups and in- depth interviews in New York City (Manhattan,
Brooklyn, and the Bronx) and surrounding suburban areas, between October
1994 and the summer of 1995.
Mederos,
Fernando (1999). Batterer Intervention Programs: The Past, and Future
Prospects. In Shepard, M. & Pence, E. (Eds.), The Coordinated
Community Response: the Duluth Experience. (pp. 127-150). Newbury
Park, CA: Sage.
This chapter
focuses on what to do with the offender once he is court-mandated to
attend a batterer intervention program within the context of a coordinated
community response system. The author states that the intent of his
article is "to promote a searching and reflective exploration for
activist-practitioners about our work and its meaning." The article
provides a background regarding the evolution of batterer intervention
programs, a brief overview of the Duluth Model, and a discussion of
current controversies and future developments in the field. Among other
things, he points out the need for more research in specific areas,
as well as the need for the development of culturally and racially specific
models for working with Latino, African American, and Asian American
men.
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McFarlane,
J., Wiist, W., & Watson, M. (1998). Predicting Physical Abuse against
Pregnant Hispanic Women. American Journal of Preventive Medicine,
15(2), (pp.134-138).
Investigated
whether or not symbolic violence and threats of violence by a male intimate
were associated with physical violence against pregnant Hispanic women,
a cross-sectional interview survey questionnaire was given to 329 pregnant,
physically and sexually abused Hispanic women (aged 15-42 years) in
urban, public health prenatal clinics. The main outcome measure was
physical abuse against pregnant Hispanic women as measured on the Severity
of Violence Against Women Scale. Regression analysis showed that symbolic
violence and threats of violence by the perpetrator were jointly and
independently significantly associated with physical violence. Because
symbolic violence is significantly associated with physical violence
against pregnant women, screening and early intervention programs should
focus on such behavior. ((c) 1998 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)
McFarlane,
J. (1998). Characteristics of Sexual Abuse against Pregnant Hispanic
Women by Their Male Intimates. Journal of Women's Health, 7(6),
(pp.739-745).
Examined
the frequency of 6 types of sexual abuse of 329 pregnant Hispanic women
(aged 15-42 years) identified during routine prenatal care in public
health clinics as physically abused. Threats of abuse, physical abuse,
and sexual abuse were measured with the 46-item Severity of Violence
Against Women Scale. Comparisons were made between women reporting sexual
abuse and those who did not. 105 women reported sexual abuse by their
male partner at least once during the prior 12 months. Sexually abused
women reported significantly higher levels of threats of abuse and physical
abuse than women not sexually abused. Among the sexually abused women,
not living with the abuser was correlated with higher threats of abuse,
physical violence, and sexual abuse scores. The results of this study
support previous research proposing a continuum of violence and possible
escalation of violence when an abused woman leaves her abuser. ((c)
1998 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved)
McWhirter,
P. T. (1999). La Violencia Privada: Domestic Violence in Chile.
American Psychologist, 54, (pp.37-40).
Recently,
concerted efforts have increased awareness and understanding concerning
domestic violence in Chile. Within this decade, a series of government-sponsored
research investigations was initiated to understand the prevalence,
causes, and consequences of domestic violence. This article describes
the current state of Chilean domestic violence in the context of recent
historical and political underpinnings. Cultural factors that have influenced
the prevalence of the problem are specifically addressed, and legal
changes that affect domestic violence in Chile are explicated. The country's
increasing awareness and concern for domestic violence are delineated,
and both grassroots and governmental responses are outlined. It is hoped
that this information provides a concise and comprehensive view of available
information about Chilean domestic violence.
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