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  • U.S. Divorce Child Murder Data (Infographic) 
    Unknown author (Center for Judicial Excellence, 2018)
    "Experts in domestic violence have long known that the most dangerous time for a domestic violence victim and her/his children are the days immediately following their separation from their perpetrator, which places family ...
  • Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study, Self-Reported Relevance and Documented Case Surveys 
    Lachs, Mark; Berman, Jacquelin (New York City Department for the Aging, 2011)
    The New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study is one of the most ambitious and comprehensive studies to quantify the extent of elder abuse in a discrete jurisdiction ever attempted, and certainly the largest in any single ...
  • Underserved Populations: A Gap Analysis of Victims of Crime in Maine 
    Benner, Casey; Shaler, George (Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2018)
    This project is a collaboration between the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA), The University of Southern Maine’s Maine Statistical Analysis Center (SAC), and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services ...
  • Underserved Populations: Statewide Training Needs Assessment Survey 
    Unknown author (Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, 2013)
    This report contains results of a statewide needs assessment in Virginia to identify the specific training needs for professionals who provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence who are elderly, who have ...
  • Understanding a Ponzi Scheme: Victims’ Perspectives 
    Wilkins, Anne; Acuff, William; Hermanson, Dana (Journal of Forensic & Investigative Accounting, 2012)
    Ponzi schemes have received significant media coverage lately, due in large part to the Bernard Madoff scandal; however, there is limited academic research exploring investors’ decision-making processes when investing ...
  • Understanding and Measuring Bias Against Latinos [Research Brief] 
    Cuevas, Carlos; Farrell, Amy; Zhang, Sheldon; Temple, Jeff; McDevitt, Jack; Robles, Jesenia; Lockwood, Sarah; Geisler, Isabel; Moreno, Luzmila (Northeastern University, 2020)
    Data from the Uniform Crime Report (2018) shows a 30% increase in hate crime from 2014-2018, however during the same time period there has been a 62% increase in hate crime against Latinos. The disparity between the rise ...
  • Understanding and Measuring Bias Victimization Against Latinos 
    Cuevas, Carlos; Farrell, Amy; McDevitt, Jack; Zhang, Sheldon; Temple, Jeff; Robles, Jesenia; Lockwood, Sarah (U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), 2019)
    This study utilized a community-based survey to provide information about the nature and pattern of bias motivated victimization among Latinos, with particular emphasis on understanding bias motivated crimes against ...
  • Understanding and Preventing Violence: Summary of 2016 Research and Surveillance Activities 
    Unknown author (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2017)
    The Division of Violence Prevention (DVP) within CDC’s Injury Center works to prevent violence and the injuries and deaths caused by violence, so people can live life to the fullest. As the only federal agency that focuses ...
  • Understanding Bullying 
    Unknown author (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2016)
    This fact sheet provides a short introduction to bullying. It defines bullying, explores risk factors for bullying and effects on public and individual victims’ health, and discusses ways to prevent bullying. It also lists ...
  • Understanding Child Maltreatment 
    Unknown author (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2014)
    This fact sheet provides a short introduction to child maltreatment. It defines different types of abuse and neglect, explores risk factors and effects on public and individual children’s health, and child maltreatment ...
  • Understanding Elder Abuse 
    Unknown author (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2016)
    This fact sheet provides a short introduction to elder abuse. It defines different types of abuse, explores risk factors for perpetrating elder abuse and effects on public and individual children’s health, and discusses ...
  • Understanding How Domestic Violence Support Services Promote Survivor Well-being: A Conceptual Model 
    Sullivan, Cris (Springer Open, 2017)
    Domestic violence (DV) victim service programs have been increasingly expected by legislators and funders to demonstrate that they are making a significant difference in the lives of those using their services. Alongside ...
  • Understanding How Domestic Violence Support Services Promote Survivor Well-being: A Conceptual Model 
    Sullivan, Cris (Journal of Family Violence, 2018)
    Domestic violence (DV) victim service programs have been increasingly expected by legislators and funders to demonstrate that they are making a significant difference in the lives of those using their services. Alongside ...
  • Understanding How Some Victims Become Perpetrators: Self-control as a Moderator 
    Nobles, Matt; Cramer, Robert; Kercher, Glen (Crime Victims' Institute at Sam Houston State University, 2012)
    Gottfredson and Hirschi posit in their general theory of crime that low levels of self-control are associated with criminal behavior throughout the life course, an idea that has generated wide empirical support. The theory ...
  • Understanding Intimate Partner Stalking: Implications For Offering Victim Services 
    Botuck, Shelly; Berretty, Patricia; Cho, Sarah; Tax, Corey; Archer, Michele; Cattaneo, Lauren Bennett (Safe Horizon, 2009)
    Eighty-two women who had experienced stalking by a current or former intimate partner were interviewed at the beginning of the study and monthly over the next 12 months, in order to inquire about various aspects of their ...
  • Understanding Intimate Partner Violence as a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Issue in the United States 
    Hasstedt, Kinsey; Rowan, Andrea (Guttmacher Institute, 2016)
    Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have several negative effects, including on women’s sexual and reproductive health rights. This policy review gives advocates and services providers an understanding of policies and ...
  • Understanding National Rape Statistics 
    Kilpatrick, Dean; McCauley, Jenna (National Resource Center on Domestic Violence VAWnet, 2009)
    Policy makers and those who serve sexual violence victims/survivors need accurate information about violence against women to document the extent of the problem and to develop effective public policy, criminal justice, ...
  • Understanding revenge pornography: public perceptions of revenge pornography and victim blaming. 
    Bothamley, Sarah; Tully, Ruth J. (2018)
    Purpose: The disclosure of private images with the intent of causing distress is often described as “revenge pornography”. In the UK, this newly legislated crime has received a high level of media attention following several ...
  • Understanding School Violence 
    Unknown author (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2016)
    This fact sheet provides a short introduction to school violence. It defines and describes school violence in general, explores effects on public and individual children’s or teens’ health, and looks at school violence ...
  • Understanding Sexual Violence 
    Unknown author (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2014)
    This fact sheet provides a short introduction to sexual violence. It defines and describes sexual violence in general and explores effects on public and individual victims’ health. It also lists CDC interventions responding ...