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National Crime Victimization Survey Knowledge Corner - NCVS N-DASH (Custom Graphics)

May 2023

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner provides quick tips and explanations for NCVS data users on a variety of topics. In this video, BJS Statistician Alexandra Thompson provides an overview of different Custom Graphics pages on the NCVS Dashboard (N-DASH). She discusses possible data user questions and which pages may best suit the user’s needs. For more information, please visit https://bjs.ojp.gov/programs/ncvs or email us at [email protected].

 

National Crime Victimization Survey Knowledge Corner - NCVS N-DASH

May 2023

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner provides quick tips and explanations for NCVS data users on a variety of topics. In this video, BJS Statistician Erika Harrell, PhD, provides an overview of the NCVS Dashboard or N-DASH. She describes each of the three main sections of the N-DASH (Tool Overview, Quick Graphics, Custom Graphics). She also covers the User’s Guide, Terms and Definitions, and where to access additional information on the NCVS.

National Crime Victimization Survey Knowledge Corner - API

April 2023

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner provides quick tips and explanations for NCVS data users on a variety of topics. In this video, BJS Statistician Erika Harrell, PhD, introduces the NCVS Application Programming Interface (API). She describes the types of data that are available through the NCVS API and gives information on the available data formats. She also provides instructions on how to access the API. For more information, please visit https://bjs.ojp.gov/programs/ncvs or email us at [email protected].

Direct Estimation Methods and the National Crime Victimization Survey

March 2023

This webinar provided an overview of methods for calculating variance of estimates from complex sample designs, including direct and indirect methods. It focused on two methods for calculating direct variance estimates: Taylor series linearization (TSL) and balanced repeated replication (BRR). The panel used SAS and SPSS to demonstrate the methods with examples using data from the National Crime Victimization Survey.
 

Update on the National Crime Victimization Survey Subnational Program: First Release of Direct Subnational Estimates

March 2023

This webinar provides an update on BJS’s subnational victimization program activities. It covers findings from BJS’s Criminal Victimization in the 22 Largest U.S. States, 2017–2019, the first release of subnational violent and property crime estimates from the National Crime Victimization Survey. 

Learn More about the NCVS (Adult Participants, English)

March 2023

This video provides important information about the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) for the public and for households and persons selected to participate in the survey. It includes general information about the NCVS, how households are selected, how data are collected, and the importance of the NCVS.  There are separate videos for youth participants, and both are available in English and Spanish.   

Learn More about the NCVS (Youth Participants, Spanish)

March 2023

This video provides important information about the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) for the public and for households and persons selected to participate in the survey. It includes general information about the NCVS, how households are selected, how data are collected, and the importance of the NCVS. There are separate videos for adult participants, and both are available in English and Spanish.