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Prevalence and Consequences of Exposure of Romani Women to Domestic Violence in Romani Families

The research on the incidence and consequences of exposure of Romani women to domestic violence in Roma families and the attitude of victims towards reporting violence was conducted through a one-time research of the so- called »cross section« at one point in time (spring 2020) using the survey method on a proportional stratified sample of 350 Romani women from 12 »Roma settlements« in the area of Međimurje County. The survey determined the prevalence of exposure of Romani women to domestic violence, the location of the experience of violence, the presence of physical signs and consequences of violence on the body, the willingness of Romani women to report violence and the reasons for not reporting it and dentified persons whom victims trust most after experiencing violence. More than 2/5 (40.6 %) of Romani women suffered bruises during violence, while open wounds or sprains were less common (12.9 %), as well as concussions or head injuries (9.4 %) or bone fractures (9.4 %). One’s own home is by far the most common place where Romani women are exposed to violence. This was reported by 64.0% of respondents, while the second most common place is another closed facility or another person’s home (24.9 %). In addition, 46.6 % of respondents gave shame as the most common reason for not reporting violence, and the same number said that they did not want others to find out about the violence (46.6 %), partly because they believe that they are to blame for the violence (41.1 %)

Romani, Međimurje, gender violence, domestic violence, deprivation, living conditions, antigypsyism

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