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