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Michael R. Rand, Erika Harrell, Ph.D., Bureau of Justice Statistics
October 1, 2009 NCJ 227814
Presents the first findings about nonfatal violent and property crime experienced by persons with disabilities, based on the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). The report includes data on nonfatal violent victimization (rape/sexual assault, robbery, aggravated and simple assault) and property crime (burglary, motor vehicle theft, theft) against persons with disabilities in 2007. It compares the victimization experience of persons with and without disabilities, using population estimates based on the Census Bureaus American Community Survey (ACS). Data are presented on victim and crime characteristics of persons with and without disabilities, including age, race and gender distribution; offender weapon use; victim injuries; and reporting to the police.
Highlights:
Part of the Crime Against People with Disabilities Series
Press Release
Full report (PDF 474)
ASCII file (39K)
Spreadsheet (13K)
To cite this product, use the following link:
https://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=pbdetail&iid=2022
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