Gender Differences in Legal Involvement Among Homeless Shelter Users
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Description:
A research study that looked at the gender differences in legal involvement among homeless shelter users (aged 18-40+ yrs). These differences were analyzed using background, precursor, and present status variables that are associated with legal involvement. The rates of legal involvement among adult shelter users were compared with rates of legal involvement in the general population. Ages were separated into three ranges: 18-24, 25-40, and 41 and over. Sampling proportions were calculated using four criteria, namely, gender, age, type of shelter used, and level of shelter use. Results showed that legal involvement are significantly higher among homeless unaccompanied shelter users. While most homeless adults are men, it is important to consider women who, representing roughly 20% adult homeless persons, display different patterns of legal involvement. A lack of availability of appropriate facilities for women may be a contributing factor.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Date Issued:
2001
Journal Name:
International-Journal-of-Law-and-Psychiatry
Volume:
24
Issue:
6
Pages:
583-593
Location:
New York