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JULY 28, 2023

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The new National Crime Victimization Survey Knowledge Corner answers key questions for data users

BJS has developed the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner, a repository of short, informational videos to answer frequently asked questions and provide quick tips for NCVS data users. The Knowledge Corner currently features eight videos, each one focused on a specific topic, including?

  • NCVS data file structure
  • Weighting the data
  • NCVS item nonresponse
  • NCVS household and person nonresponse
  • NCVS survey instruments
  • NCVS N-DASH overview
  • NCVS N-DASH (custom graphics)
  • NCVS application programming interface (API)

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The?National Crime Victimization Survey is the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization.?This year marks the 50th year of data collection. Join BJS in the anniversary celebration event on September 27, 2023. Register now to attend in person in Washington, DC, or virtually.



The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice is the principal federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating reliable statistics on crime and criminal justice in the United States. Alexis R. Piquero, PhD, is the director.

For more information on BJS's publications, data collections, data analysis tools, and funding opportunities,?visit?bjs.ojp.gov.


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