Link, Bruce G.

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“9.5% of black respondents reported exposure to physical police violence compared with 2.7% of white respondents” & Authors find “elevated odds for psychological distress, suicidal behavior, and psychotic experiences among individuals recently exposed to police violence."

“Black women also reported higher prevalence of physical and psychological police victimization… compared. to non-Latina White women.” & “Black and Latina women and economically disadvantaged women, may be at higher risk for police violence exposures.” (@bbackes321)

“Victimisation by police appears to be widespread, inequitably distributed across demographic groups and psychologically impactful… Public health efforts … may be needed, particularly in disadvantaged urban communities."

More police contact associated with higher levels of anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. “The burden of police contact in each of these cities falls predominantly on young black and Latino males."