National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner: Identity Theft Supplement

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, covers the Identity Theft Supplement (ITS) to the NCVS. She discusses the creation of the ITS and changes made to the supplement over time. She also provides an overview of current ITS, by discussing how it defines identity theft, the types of identity theft, and the structure of the latest ITS questionnaire. She also gives information about how users can access ITS data. For more information about the NCVS, please visit https://bjs.ojp.gov/programs/ncvs or email us at [email protected].