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Percentage of HS students who were electronically bullied, race and sex
A higher proportion of female high school students than male students were likely to report experiencing electronic bullying. White youth were more likely to report bullying than black or Hispanic youth in high school.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2017
Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2017
The victimization rate is highest for infants and toddlers
National data from the Child Maltreatment reporting series provides victimization rates by individual ages.
About 11% of serious violence victims ages 12-17 report receiving assistance from victim services agencies.
A new report from the Center for Victim Research explores National Crime Victimization Survey data. Half of serious and violent crime victimization is not reported, making NCVS an important data source.
Teens reporting bullying
Students age 12-18 report bullying at different levels of frequency ranging from once to twice a year to almost daily.
Some students reported negative effects from bullying experiences including school work performance, relationships with friends and families, feeling about themselves and their physical health.
Excerpt from Musu-Gillette, L., Zhang, A., Wang, K., Zhang, J., Kemp, J., Diliberti, M., and Oudekerk, B.A. (2018). Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2017 (NCES 2018-036/NCJ 251413). National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, and Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Washington, DC. (pp. 77-78)
Some students reported negative effects from bullying experiences including school work performance, relationships with friends and families, feeling about themselves and their physical health.
Excerpt from Musu-Gillette, L., Zhang, A., Wang, K., Zhang, J., Kemp, J., Diliberti, M., and Oudekerk, B.A. (2018). Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2017 (NCES 2018-036/NCJ 251413). National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, and Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Washington, DC. (pp. 77-78)
Child Maltreatment Trends by Age
One-third of child maltreatment victims are under age four.
Our Nation's children and youth experience the trauma of exposure to crime and victimization at alarming rates. A data-informed approach and integrated services are required to address their trauma.Internet citation: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available: https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/victims/qa02106.asp?qaDate=2016. Released on June 01, 2018.
Child Victimization Rates by State
Child victimization rates for maltreatment vary by state.
The national child maltreatment victimization rate in 2017 was 9.1 per 1,000 children ages 0-17. Among the four Linking Systems of Care demonstration sites, Montana has the highest rate (15.4 per 1,000 children ages 0-17) followed by Illinois and Ohio (9.9 and 9.6 respectively). In contrast, Virginia has the lowest rate among the four demonstration project states (3.4 per 1,000 children ages 0-17).
Internet citation: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available: https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/victims/qa02105.asp?qaDate=2017. Released on February 28, 2019.
The national child maltreatment victimization rate in 2017 was 9.1 per 1,000 children ages 0-17. Among the four Linking Systems of Care demonstration sites, Montana has the highest rate (15.4 per 1,000 children ages 0-17) followed by Illinois and Ohio (9.9 and 9.6 respectively). In contrast, Virginia has the lowest rate among the four demonstration project states (3.4 per 1,000 children ages 0-17).
Internet citation: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available: https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/victims/qa02105.asp?qaDate=2017. Released on February 28, 2019.