National Crime Victimization Survey User Group

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract

Panelists will describe the purpose and goals for the creation of a National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) user group. The primary objective of the user group will be to facilitate NCVS research through access to data, training, collaboration, award opportunities, and an outlet for publication and dissemination. Part of the session will be devoted comments and questions from the audience.

Sub Unit

• Area II. Types of Offending and Victimization / 20. Property and Public Order Crimes

Individual Presentations

• Modernizing the National Crime Victimization Survey - Michael Planty, Bureau of Justice Statistics, USDOJ

• Subnational Victimization - Progress, Uses and Value - Lynn Langton, Bureau of Justice Statistics, USDOJ

• Conducting Research with the Redesigned NCVS - Opportunities and Access - William Sabol, Bureau of Justice Statistics, USDOJ

Chair

• Colin Loftin, University at Albany, SUNY