Murdered Indigenous Women: A Comparison Study of Victim and Perpetrator Patterns and Characteristics.
| Autor: | Petreca VG; Author Affiliations: Boston College., Dowdell EB; Villanova University., Harding SL; University of Massachusetts Worcester., Mars M; Justice for Native People, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Fond du Lac Ojibwe., Pudvah E; Author Affiliations: Boston College., Jeune J; Author Affiliations: Boston College., Burgess AW; Author Affiliations: Boston College. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of forensic nursing [J Forensic Nurs] 2024 Jul-Sep 01; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 174-184. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 13. |
| DOI: | 10.1097/JFN.0000000000000481 |
| Abstrakt: | Introduction: The rate of violent crimes against Indigenous people, including murder and rape, is significantly higher than national averages. Even more concerning, Indigenous women and girls represent a large proportion of murdered and missing individuals in the United States. In addition to the murder rate of Indigenous women being higher than the national average, they are significantly more likely to experience rape or other types of sexual violence. The main goal of this study was to gain a better understanding of cases involving the homicide of Indigenous women and identify patterns associated with the violence committed against them. Methods: Cases of Indigenous women between the ages of 18 and 55 years were pulled from the database. Cases were coded and analyzed for information pertaining to victim, perpetrator, and crime characteristics. Descriptive analysis and test of association were performed. Results/findings: There was a statistical association between the nature of the relationship between perpetrators and victims and whether the crime occurred on a reservation, the race/ethnicity of the perpetrator, a victim's history of domestic violence, and the method and motive of murder. Discussion/conclusion: Indigenous women are at an increased risk of victimization, including intimate partner violence and homicide. They also represent a group that has been marginalized, receiving little attention from the media, clinicians, researchers, and policy makers. The findings in this study highlight specific factors that may help to mitigate risk factors and/or enhance culturally competent clinical and forensic nursing practice. Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2024 International Association of Forensic Nurses.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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