6 Questions
What is the definition of forcible rape according to the FBI's UCR program?
Carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will
How do some states and the FBI's NIBRS program define forcible rape?
In sex-neutral terms
What is the purpose of distinguishing among various degrees of sexual assault in some states?
To determine the severity of the punishment
How many cases of forcible and attempted rape were recorded by the police in 2006?
92,455
What is the main difference between the number of rapes reported by the FBI and those reported by national victimization surveys?
National surveys consistently report more than twice the number of rapes and sexual assaults reported by the FBI
What percentage of completed and attempted rapes experienced by respondents were reported to the police according to the National Violence Against Women survey?
One-fifth
Explore the differences in defining forcible rape by the FBI's UCR program, NIBRS program, and various states. Learn about the evolution in defining sexual assault and the implications of sex-neutral terms in criminal law.
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