First Advisor
Ericka Kimball
Date of Award
Summer 8-3-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Social Work and University Honors
Department
Social Work
Language
English
Subjects
incarcerated women, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, intimate partner violence in law enforcement
DOI
10.15760/honors.1300
Abstract
The incarceration of women has grown seven times since the 1980s, with up to 90% of incarcerated women being survivors of domestic violence. Women are five times more likely to be abused by an intimate partner. Intimate partner violence leads to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drug abuse and violence against perpetrators. While coercion in IPV can contribute to violent retaliation and drug abuse, it can also lead to criminal behavior prompted by the perpetrator. Whether IPV shows itself as violent attacks, sexual assault, coercion, financial withholding, threats, isolation, psychological abuse, or any other behavior that allows one person to control another, the effects on incarcerated women can be seen clearly. IPV can cause PTSD or borderline personality disorder, changing how a woman intellectualizes her surroundings.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/38319
Recommended Citation
Ryman, Michelle, "How Domestic Violence Affects Incarcerated Women" (2022). University Honors Theses. Paper 1269.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1300