National Crime Victimization Survey Users’ Group

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract/Description

The Bureau of Justice Statistics’ (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization. Each year, data are obtained from a nationally representative sample of about 240,000 persons in about 150,000 households. Persons are interviewed on the frequency, characteristics, and consequences of criminal victimization in the United States. This annual conference panel will provide a variety of updates for NCVS data users and researchers, including NCVS redesign updates and a discussion of recently released BJS statistical publications and products. Panelists will also discuss findings from recent research on personal financial fraud among older adults and utilizing victim service assistance after experiencing a violent victimization.

Sub Unit

• Area V. Victimization / 35. Causes and Correlates of Victimization

Individual Presentations

• NCVS Redesign Updates - Jennifer Truman, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ

• Recent NCVS Releases - Emilie Coen, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ

• Firearm Violence - Erika Harrell, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ; Jennifer Truman, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ

• Financial Fraud Against Older Adults, 2017 - Susannah Naomi Tapp, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ; Rachel Morgan, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ

• Building Knowledge About Victim Services - Alexandra Thompson, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ

Chair

• Rachel Morgan, Bureau of Justice Statistics, US DOJ