@article{ref1,
title="Identifying poly-victimization among prisoners: an application of latent class analysis",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2019",
author="Azimi, Andia M. and Daquin, Jane C. and Hoppe, Susan J.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Research suggests that people in prison may be especially vulnerable to victimization and may be more likely to report exposure to multiple types, known as poly-victimization. However, the literature surrounding patterns of victimization among prisoners is limited. Before we can fully understand the variation in victimization experiences among prisoners, a necessary first step is to identify victim profiles within prisons. The current study utilizes data from the 2004 <i>Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities</i> and employs latent class analysis to identify unique victim profiles among prisoners to understand the variation in victimization experiences, with a focus on identifying those exposed to poly-victimization. The findings of this study indicate (a) that there are four distinct victim profiles-poly-victimization (2%), physical victimization in adulthood (31%), physical victimization in childhood (17%), and low/no victimization (49%); (b) that some prisoners experience poly-victimization, although this consists of a small proportion of prisoners; and (c) that there are clear demographic differences between the latent classes, with some of the largest differences among those in the poly-victimization profile. The findings of the current study are important because they add more depth to the knowledge regarding poly-victimization among prisoners, a topic that has received little attention from researchers. The current study suggests that correctional policy may need to be tailored in a way that recognizes the different needs of prisoners who have been exposed to different forms of victimization.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/0886260519876021",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260519876021"
}