Extent, nature, and consequences of rape victimization findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey
Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey National Violence Against Women Survey
Patricia Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes
- Washington, DC U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice [2006]
- v, 41 p. ill. 28 cm.
- NIJ special report .
"Jan. 06." Shipping list no.: 2006-0138-P
Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-40).
Introduction -- What is the National Violence Against Women Survey? -- Prevalence and incidence of rape -- Rape prevalence among minority populations -- Rape prevalence by age -- Characteristics of rape victims, rapists, and rape incidents -- Injury and health outcomes -- Victims' involvement in the justice system -- Questions for future research -- Notes
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