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A Portrait of Crime Victims Who Fight Back.

Authors :
Marshall, Chris E.
Webb, Vincent J.
Source :
Journal of Interpersonal Violence. Mar 1994 9(1):45-74.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

National Crime Survey data is used to examine forceful reaction to criminal victimization. Describes three groups of victims who fight back: those who use a gun, those who use another weapon, and those who use physical force, and presents key aspect characteristics of the victimization incident for each of the three victim-response groups. (JPS)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0886-2605
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ511390
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles