Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Rape Victimization: Findings From the National Violence Against Women Survey

• NCJ Number: 210346
• Date Published: January 2006
• Length: 46 pages
• Publication Series: NIJ Research Report
• Agencies: NIJ

Annotation

This report presents findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey (NVAWS) conducted to measure the extent, nature, and consequences of violence against women.

Abstract

This Special Report takes a detailed look at National Violence Against Women Survey findings and the researchers' recommendations for future research. Researchers found differences in rape prevalence relating to age, gender, and race/ethnicity, as well as other factors such as whether victims were first raped as minors.