Why is the Victimization of Young Latino Adults Higher in New Areas of Settlement?

We used multilevel data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) to identify factors that account for differences in risk of violent victimization among young Latino adults in new and traditional settlement areas.

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Authors: Xie, Min (Author) ; Heimer, Karen (Author) ; Lynch, James P. 1949- (Author) ; Planty, Michael G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 34, Issue: 3, Pages: 657-690
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
New settlement areas
Immigration
Latinos or Hispanics
Victimization
Violence
Description
Summary:We used multilevel data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) to identify factors that account for differences in risk of violent victimization among young Latino adults in new and traditional settlement areas.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/s10940-017-9350-0