NCJ Number
205461
Date Published
2004
Length
30 pages
Annotation
This report provides data on anti-reproductive-rights crime occurring in California as reported to the Department of Justice (DOJ) by California law enforcement agencies in 2003.
Abstract
Two new laws were enacted in California in 2002 that were designed to ensure the reproductive freedom of California residents. One of these laws, the Reproductive Rights Law Enforcement Act, requires the California Attorney General to collect, analyze, and report on data regarding anti-reproductive-rights crimes in the State of California. This report is the first report containing data analysis of anti-reproductive-crimes in California. Following a brief introduction, a data spreadsheet presents the summary information that makes up the report. The data analysis section describes ten anti-reproductive-rights crimes that occurred in California during 2003. Note that trend analysis is not presented because 2003 is the first year of data collection on anti-reproductive-rights crimes in the State. The 10 crimes occurred in 7 of California’s counties, with a total of 11 offenses being counted within the 10 crimes; all 11 offenses were recorded as misdemeanors and only 1 was described as a violent crime. Vandalism was the most common offense and health facilities were the most frequent location of anti-reproductive-rights offenses. Property damage was minimal, totaling up to $100 per offense. Most victims of anti-reproductive-rights crimes were White, slightly over half were male, and slightly over half were aged 40 or over. Data on six suspects was reported and indicated that all were male, two were White, and three were Hispanic. Following the analysis section are four appendices which contain the California legislation directing the report and the DOJ’s Information Bulletin providing guidelines on reporting anti-reproductive-rights crimes to DOJ. Tables, appendix