The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #41761

Betty A. Geishirt Cantrell, MSSW, MBA¹, Felicia S. Hodge, DrPH², and Carol Marquez, MPH². (1) Center for American Indian Research & Education, University of Minnesota, 1918 University Avenue, Suite 3-A, Berkeley, CA 94704, 510-843-8661, geish001@umn.edu, (2) Center for American Indian Research and Education, University of Minnesota, 6-125B Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455

There is little data on violence among American Indians in California. A recent national study from the U.S. Department of Justice reveals “American Indians experience per capita rates of violence which are more than twice those of the U.S. resident population.” Recent data derived from a randomized survey indicate several important characteristics of violence in rural Native communities. These include the lack of feeling safe in their communities, reported violence incidences, substance abuse, and abuse. The association of these characteristics to demographic factors, residence (proximity to urban sites), and acculturation will be examined.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to

• Understand the incidence of various types of abuse among rural California Indians.
• Describe the characteristics of violence in rural California Indian communities.
• Identify factors that impact violence among rural California Indians.

Keywords: American Indians, Violence

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: Employed by the University of Minnesota.