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. 1999 Oct;69(4):438-47.
doi: 10.1037/h0080392.

Dangerous places: exposure to violence and its mental health consequences for the homeless

K M Fitzpatrick  1 , M E LaGory, F J Ritchey
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Dangerous places: exposure to violence and its mental health consequences for the homeless

K M Fitzpatrick et al. Am J Orthopsychiatry. 1999 Oct.

Abstract

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.

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