Childhood maltreatment and intimate partner violence victimisation: what explains the link?
Jasmin Wertz, Leah S Richmond-Rakerd · 2026
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Jasmin Wertz and Leah Richmond-Rakerd ask why harm in childhood tracks with abuse by a partner in adult life. Their 2026 paper opens with a stark fact. A third of women across the world will face such abuse in their lives. A large share of men are hit as well. Cuts in violent crime have not brought this rate down.
Children who were abused face two to four times the risk of later partner abuse with injury. The authors warn that this is not a fixed cycle. They weigh paths that may explain the link. Early harm may shape what a child expects from partners. It may also bring money and social strain, more time in risky settings, or poor mental health. Knowing the path can guide help.
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| CREATOR | Jasmin Wertz, Leah S Richmond-Rakerd |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 6 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |