More research is needed on minority violence experiences. Differences seem to exist in minority women's risk of violence. Earlier studies found both that Native American couples were significantly more violent than white couples and overall homicide was 2 times the U. S. average. Little is known about differences between the diverse American Indian tribes and Alaska Native communities regarding experiences of violence. Because data about Asian American and Pacific Islander women were combined in this study, little is known about differences between these two diverse groups of women.
Women experience more partner violence than men do.
Violence against women is primarily partner violence. Violence in general is primarily male violence. Most injuries reported by men or women victims were minor injuries. The number of treatments exceeded the number of rapes and assaults because some victims received more than one medical service. Stalking is a significant social problem.