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A First Glance at the Big Picture: Estimates of the Number of New Crime Victims Each Year

A First Glance at the Big Picture: Estimates of the Number of New Crime Victims Each Year To start to bring the big picture in focus, a first step would be to look up how many Americans reveal that they were victims of street crimes each year. The absolute numbers are staggering: Police forces across

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Facts and Figures in the Bureau of Justice Statistics National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

Facts and Figures in the Bureau of Justice Statistics National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Victimologists and criminologists have reservations about the accuracy of the official records kept by police departments that form the basis of the FBI’s UCR as well as its NIBRS. Tallies maintained by local law enforcement agencies surely are incom- plete due

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Making Sense of Statistics

Making Sense of Statistics Statistics are meaningful numbers that reveal impor- tant information. Statistics are of crucial importance to social scientists, policy analysts, and decision makers because they replace vague adjectives such as “many,” “most,” and “few” with precise numbers. Both victimologists and criminologists gather their own data to make their own calculations, or they

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Passing Legislation and Setting Up Assistance Programs

Passing Legislation and Setting Up Assistance Programs Raids against transnational trafficking rings, statements by world leaders, international conferences, and articles as well as popular movies depicting sexual slavery heightened pressures to “do something.” In response, the Clinton administration drafted a comprehensive approach that embodied the prosecution of profiteers, protections for trafficked persons, and prevention measures.

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