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type of victim/victimization


Adult molested as child Adult age 18 or older who was sexually abused as a child (see definition below).
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adult sexual assault


Sexual offense—including rape, incest, fondling, exhibitionism, or pornography—of an adult age 18 or older.
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aggravated assault


Unlawful, intentional causing of serious bodily injury with or without a deadly weapon, or unlawful, intentional attempting or threatening of serious bodily injury or death with a deadly or dangerous weapon. Arson Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicl [..]
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child


A person under the age of 18 or as otherwise defined by state law.
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child physical abuse


Nonaccidental injury to a child by a parent or other adult that may include severe beatings, burns, strangulation, or human bites.
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child sexual abuse


Sexual offense (see definition below) against a child by a parent or other adult.
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domestic violence


Violent acts involving a current or former spouse or domestic partner.
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dui/dwi crash


Accident involving one or more motor vehicles in which at least one driver was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) or was legally intoxicated (DWI) at the time of the crash.
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elder abuse


Abuse perpetrated by a caretaker on an elderly individual who depends on others for support and assistance.
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fraud


A deliberate deception perpetrated for unlawful or unfair gain. Gang violence Criminal acts committed by a group of three or more individuals who regularly engage in criminal activity and identify themselves with a common name or sign. Human trafficking Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in whi [..]
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