Mississippi Survey Finds Violence Widespread, Often Starting in Childhood

Mississippi survey finds violence widespread, often starting in childhood

Tulane and UMMC researchers say economic hardship, housing instability and mental health struggles sharply increase risk

New Mississippi Survey Finds Violence Is Widespread, Often Begins in Childhood and Is Closely Linked to Economic Hardship

A new statewide survey documents how common physical, sexual and intimate partner violence are in Mississippi and examines how experiences of violence intersect with childhood exposure, economic instability and mental health.