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Perceived Seriousness of Crime

NCJ Number
107814
Journal
Psychological Reports Volume: 61 Dated: (1987) Pages: 267-272
Author(s)
D J Shoemaker; C D Bryant
Date Published
1987
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Questionnaires concerning attitudes about crime and criminal victimization experiences were mailed to 4,000 registered motor vehicle owners in Virginia.
Abstract
The number returned was 1,324, of whom 1,046 responded to questions on victimization. Analysis indicated two factors as significantly correlated with perceived seriousness of crime, experience of victimization and size of the community. Results are discussed relative to the interaction of these two variables on perceived seriousness of crime. (Author abstract)

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