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Dangerous places: Exposure to violence and its mental health consequences for the homeless.
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VictimologySocial Determinants Of HealthMental HealthUrban SecurityPsychologySocial SciencesViolencePublic HealthCrime PreventionDomestic ViolenceHealth SciencesHousingMental Health SymptomsPsychiatryViolent CrimeMental Health ProblemsCommunity Mental HealthPsychological ViolenceSociologyHomeless AdultsVulnerable PopulationAdult Mental HealthDangerous PlacesMental Health ConsequencesPsychopathologyHomelessnessPost-traumatic Stress Disorder
The association between exposure to violence and symptoms of mental health problems among 161 homeless adults in a mid-sized Southern metropolitan area was examined. Results indicated a significant relationship between witnessing violence and the reporting of mental health symptoms; no relationship was found between criminal victimization and symptom reporting. Implications for clinical practice and social policy are discussed.