Violence by Intimates: Analysis of Data on Crimes by Current or Former Spouses, Boyfriends, and Girlfriends

• NCJ Number: 167237
• Author(s): L A Greenfeld; M R Rand; D Craven; P A Klaus; C A Perkins; C Ringel; G Warchol; C Maston; J A Fox
• Date Published: March 1998
• Length: 57 pages
• Agencies: BJS
• Publication Type: Statistics

Annotation

This report summarizes the statistical information about violence committed against intimates from 1976 through 1996 that is currently available and is based on information obtained from victims, law enforcement agencies, hospital emergency departments, and those convicted of crimes against intimates.

Abstract

This report is a compilation of statistical data maintained by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on violence between people who have an intimate relationship -- spouses, ex-spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, and former boyfriends and girlfriends. The data is based on information gathered from victims, law enforcement agencies, hospital emergency departments, and those convicted of crimes against intimates. The violent offenses encompass crimes such as murder, rape, sexual assault, and simple assault. Intimate violence predominantly affects women as victims.