Assessing Sexual Trauma Histories in Homeless Women

Almost one out of every three homeless women, 32%, in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, has experienced childhood sexual trauma. We assessed lifetime sexual trauma histories among 29 homeless women from three southern California community sites: one residential safe house and two safe parking areas. 

• More than half of the women (54%) reported a history of sexual trauma. 
• That rate was higher (86%) among women living at the safe home, 
• Versus only 42% among women staying at the safe parking sites. 
• All of the women who had served in the military reported having experienced military sexual trauma. 

The high percentages of sexual trauma found in homeless women highlight the need for effective interventions for sexual trauma.

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By:  Weinrich S1, Hardin S1, Glaser D1, Barger M1, Bormann J1,2, Lizarraga C3, Terry M1, Criscenzo J4, Allard CB5.

• 1 University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science & Betty and Bob Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, Advanced Practice, and Simulation , San Diego , CA.
• 2 Department of Veterans Affairs , Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health , San Diego , CA.
• 3 Sharp Grossmont Hospital , La Mesa , CA.
• 4 Amikas , San Diego , CA.
• 5 VA San Diego Healthcare System , University of California at San Diego, Military Sexual Trauma & Interpersonal Trauma Clinic , San Diego , CA.

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