The abduction of children by strangers and nonfamily members: estimating the incidence using multiple methods
This study used three approaches to estimate the incidence of nonfamily abductions of children for 1988: a national survey of households with children, a national survey of police records, and an analysis of FBI homicide data. Estimates were derived for three differently defined types of events: ste...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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1992
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Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 1992, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 226-243 |
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| Summary: | This study used three approaches to estimate the incidence of nonfamily abductions of children for 1988: a national survey of households with children, a national survey of police records, and an analysis of FBI homicide data. Estimates were derived for three differently defined types of events: stereotypical kidnappings, in which a stranger perpetrator took a child overnight, or a distance of 50 miles or more, or killed, ransomed, or evidenced an intent to keep the child permanently 200 to 300 children; legal-definition nonfamily abductions, in which a stranger or other nonfamily member took, detained, or lured a child, often in conjunction with another crime such as sexual assault 3,200 to 4,600 children; and attempted abduction, in which an unsuccessful attempt was made to take, detain, or lure a child 114,600 children |
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| ISSN: | 0886-2605 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/088626092007002008 |