Childhood Sexual and Family Violence and Adult Victimization Among Women Experiencing Homelessness in Argentina

Abstract

The article analyzes the suffering from sexual and family violence situations duringchildhood and adolescence and its impact in the processes of victimization in adultlife in women experiencing homelessness in the city of Buenos Aires (Argentina).The study sampled 72 women who were selected using the snowball technique.Information was gathered using structured interviews and statistical analysis.Violence experienced in early age is associated with traumatic events after the ageof 18, which may influence the persistence of homelessness. It is essential to establishgender-informed public policies from childhood to mitigate revictimization and preventsocial exclusion.