Intimate Partner Violence and Structural Violence in the Lives of Incarcerated Women

Course overview

This article/course discusses a mixed-method research study which explored the experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) and structural violence in the lives of incarcerated women in New Mexico. IPV is a common feature in the lives of incarcerated women who will be returning to rural communities. This article/course will discuss the impacts and elevated risks associated with IPV, how IPV intersects with other challenges, and the results of the current research study. Additionally, the recommendations based on the current research will be addressed and discussed.