30 Questions
What was the previous definition of rape before it was amended in 2013?
Penetration of the vagina without consent
What is the current definition of rape according to the FBI?
Penetration of the vagina or anus without consent
Which group was the most targeted in hate crimes based on racial or ethnic bias in 2018?
Black victims
Which religious group was most often targeted in hate crimes in 2018?
Jewish victims
What percentage of individuals who were victims of a violent crime reported the crime to law enforcement?
43%
Based on the figures reported in the text, which measure shows a higher number of incidents occurring than those reported to law enforcement?
NCVS
Which type of property offense had a greater number of reported incidents in the UCR compared to the NCVS?
Motor vehicle thefts
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of data on crime victimization?
Public perception
What is the impact of the media's selective reporting on crime victimization?
It shapes the common perception about crime and deviance
What role does technology play in shaping public perception of crime and victimization?
It increases public fear of victimization
Which agency manages the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?
Federal Bureau of Investigation
What is the purpose of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?
To track the extent of crime and crime victimization
Which offenses are categorized as Part I or Index Offenses in the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?
Homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson
What is the purpose of the National Crime Victimization Surveys (NCVS)?
To collect data on crime victimization from the perspective of the victims
What is one limitation of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system?
The UCR only includes crimes that are reported to law enforcement.
Which system collects more comprehensive and detailed crime statistics for each reported crime incident?
National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
What percentage of law enforcement agencies participating in the UCR program submitted data to NIBRS in 2018?
44%
What percentage of the incidents reported to law enforcement in 2018 involved crimes against persons?
61%
Which type of offenses are included in Part II of the UCR?
Property offenses
Which format is used to report UCR statistics?
Both crime volume and crime rate
What is the FBI's stance on comparing crime rates among jurisdictions?
Discourages comparing crime rates
Which type of crime is the most commonly reported to law enforcement?
Property crimes
What percentage of the perpetrators identified by the victims were male?
63%
What is the primary source of national crime victimization data?
National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)
Which type of crime represents society's prohibition against engaging in certain types of activity?
Crimes against society
What is the purpose of implementing the NIBRS nationwide by 2021?
To aid law enforcement agencies
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) in 2018, what percentage of reported victimizations involved a property crime?
68%
What is the primary source of national crime victimization data in the United States?
National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)
What percentage of eligible households completed an interview for the NCVS in 2018?
73%
What is the purpose of implementing the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) by the FBI?
To provide law enforcement with greater context to specific crime problems
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