Methodologies to measure the gender dimensions of crime and violence

The Prevalence rate of violence, as measured by such indicators as domestic assault, homicide, and crime victimization, varies widely locally and worldwide, suggesting that violent behavior is modifiable and preventable. Developing standardized, accurate ways to measure and map violence across commu...

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Main Author: Shrader, Elizabeth
Corporate Author: World Bank Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C Gender Unit, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, Latin America and Caribbean Region, World Bank 2001
Series:Policy research working paper
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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