Rural Isolation
Social Isolation
Geographic Isolation
BUT...on the other hand, too much family makes for
an obstacle too
Rural Community
People will see her if she leaves
Police know offenders
Judges know offenders
People know each other's business (e.g., scanner
use high)
High gun ownership--rural culture accepts guns for
sport and protection
Religion important
Homogeneous
Elected Sheriff
Health care "not private" (e.g., emergency rooms)
Rural Economy
Heavily dependent on farming (tobacco, cattle, poultry)
Few high-paying jobs available
Lack of education in population
Women's work more underpaid compared to urban areas
(p. 52)
Lack of Resources
Lack of transportation
Lack of telephone/low subscription rates
Limited number of social support and social service
agencies
Lack of child care facilities
Lack of shelters
Low Tax Base
Small police force--delayed protection for women
b/c geographic distance & lack of officers
Serving Protective Orders is low priority
Few service agencies