This report provides rates of nonfatal violent victimization against persons with and without disabilities, describes types of disabilities, and details victim characteristics. Nonfatal violent crimes include rape or sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault. Disabilities are classified according to six types: hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living.
Findings are based on BJS?s National Crime Victimization Survey, an annual household survey that collects data on U.S. residents age 12 or older (excluding those living in institutions).
Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009?2019 ? Statistical Tables (NCJ 301367) was written by BJS Statistician Erika Harrell, Ph.D. The report, related documents, and additional information about BJS?s statistical publications and programs are available on the BJS website at bjs.ojp.gov.
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. Doris J. James is the acting director.
For more information on BJS's publications, data collections, data analysis tools, and funding opportunities,?visit?BJS online.
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