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Crime Trends & Operations (Sexual Violence)

sexual violence at the national level, police-recorded offences (2003-2011)

@kaggle.melissamonfared_crime_trends_and_operations

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About this Dataset

Crime Trends & Operations (Sexual Violence)

Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (UN-CTS) - Sexual Violence

Overview:

This dataset provides comprehensive data on sexual violence at the national level, collected from police-recorded offenses between 2003 and 2011. The data is sourced from the United Nations Surveys on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (UN-CTS), offering insights into the prevalence of sexual violence and the functioning of criminal justice systems across different countries and territories.

Dataset Details:

File Column Name Description
Sexual Violence Data country/territory The name of the country or territory.
date The year the data was recorded.
sexual violence The number of police-recorded offenses of sexual violence.
rate The rate of sexual violence offenses per 100,000 population.
Contextual Data year The year the data was recorded.
actor The entity involved in the conflict.
actorid A numerical ID for the actor.
actor_type The type of actor involved.
conflictid A numerical ID for the conflict.
type The type of conflict.
incomp Whether the conflict is intra-state or inter-state.
region The region where the conflict occurred.
location The specific location of the conflict.
gwnoloc A geographical ID for the location.
gwnoloc2, gwnoloc3, gwnoloc4 Additional geographical IDs for location.
conflictyear The year of the conflict.
interm Whether there was international intervention.
postc Post-conflict period information.
pgm_id A program ID related to the conflict.
state_prev State involvement in the conflict.
ai_prev Amnesty International's presence in the area.
hrw_prev Human Rights Watch's presence in the area.
selection Criteria for selecting cases.
selection_ethnicity Specific selection criteria based on ethnicity.
selection_nationality Specific selection criteria based on nationality.
selection_religion Specific selection criteria based on religion.
selection_age Specific selection criteria based on age.
selection_actor Specific selection criteria based on actor.
selection_other Other specific selection criteria.
male Demographic information on male victims.
child Demographic information on child victims.
detainee Demographic information on detainee victims.
refugee Demographic information on refugee victims.
timing Timing details of the incidents.
timing_month Monthly timing details of the incidents.
timing_military Military timing details of the incidents.
timing_political Political timing details of the incidents.
timing_errands Timing details related to errands during the incidents.
timing_search Timing details related to searches during the incidents.
location_text Text description of the location.
location_camp Details of incidents occurring in camps.
location_checkpoints Details of incidents occurring at checkpoints.
location_detention Details of incidents occurring in detention facilities.
location_private Details of incidents occurring in private locations.
location_school Details of incidents occurring in schools.
public_public Public nature of the location (public).
public_semipublic Public nature of the location (semi-public).
public_private Public nature of the location (private).
witness_family Information on family members as witnesses.
witness_victims Information on victims as witnesses.
witness_soldiers Information on soldiers as witnesses.
witness_other Information on other witnesses.
gang Gang involvement in the incidents.
byproxy Proxy actions in the incidents.
form Form of violence in the incidents.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Data spans multiple years (2003-2011) and covers numerous countries and territories.
  • Detailed Variables: Includes a wide range of variables related to sexual violence, contextual information about conflicts, demographics of victims, and specifics about the incidents.
  • Global Perspective: Provides insights into sexual violence trends globally, allowing for comparative analysis between different regions and time periods.
Usage:

This dataset is valuable for:

  • Policy Analysis: Helping policymakers understand trends in sexual violence and the effectiveness of criminal justice systems.
  • Academic Research: Supporting studies in criminology, sociology, and international relations.
  • Advocacy: Informing non-governmental organizations and activists working to combat sexual violence and support victims.
  • Public Awareness: Raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of sexual violence globally.
Data Maintenance:
  • Last Updated: July 27, 2021
  • Source: UN-CTS Dataset on Humdata
  • License: Creative Commons Attribution for Intergovernmental Organizations

The dataset is periodically updated to reflect the most current data available from the UN-CTS. Any revisions or updates to the data are documented and made accessible through the source link.

Additional Notes:
  • Accuracy and Limitations: While the data is collected and maintained by the United Nations, users should be aware of potential limitations in the data collection process, such as underreporting or inconsistencies across different countries.
  • Ethical Considerations: Given the sensitive nature of the data, it is crucial to handle the information with care, ensuring that analyses and interpretations do not harm the individuals or communities represented.
  • Complementary Datasets: This dataset can be used in conjunction with other datasets on disinfection byproducts (DBPs), human rights violations, or general crime statistics for a more comprehensive analysis.

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@kaggle.melissamonfared_crime_trends_and_operations.crime_trends_and_operations_of_criminal_justice_system_fe318fd8
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CREATE TABLE crime_trends_and_operations_of_criminal_justice_system_fe318fd8 (
  "country_territory" VARCHAR,
  "date" BIGINT,
  "sexual_violence" DOUBLE,
  "rate" DOUBLE
);

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