Latino Victimization in the United States
Latino Victimization in relation to Crime and Race
Latino Victimization is included in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime (1), beginning with: Understanding violent victimization against Hispanics and how their victimization differs from that of non-Hispanic groups is essential for developing more efficient and effective policies designed to minimize future victimization. Further, understanding Hispanic victimization and how it may differ from that of other groups makes it possible to assess the extent to which there is fair and equitable access to the benefits of the criminal justice system. Should victimization research reveal a systematic bias in the access to the criminal justice system for any group, the cornerstone of the system—equity—is threatened. This section outlines current levels and rates of fatal and nonfatal violent victimization; describes victim, offender, and incident characteristics; and offers a brief discussion of some gaps in our understanding about Hispanic violent victimization. Homicide estimates come from 2004 death certificate data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS).
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Notes and References
- Entry about Latino Victimization in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime
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