Enhanced Contextual Priming Screener

Enhanced Contextual Priming Screener V3 

INTRODUCTION
I am going to ask you some questions about crimes that may have happened to you in the last 6
months, that is, since 1st, 2010. Before we talk about these crimes,
let's think about your feelings of safety at home, the places you go, and your trust in the people
you meet.
INTRODUCTION QUESTION #1

Is there any area right around your home – that is, within a mile – where you would be afraid to
walk alone at night?

 YES
2  NO
77  DON’T KNOW
99  REFUSED
1

INTRODUCTION QUESTION #2
How about at home at night – do you feel safe and secure, or not?

 YES
2  NO
77  DON’T KNOW
99  REFUSED
1

INTRODUCTION QUESTION #3
Crimes can happen in many different locations. To help remind you of crime incidents that may
have happened, let’s begin with some questions about the places you have been.
Thinking about the last 6 months, that is, since 1st, 2010, where do
you go on a regular basis?

RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSES IN ORDER.   
GET AS MANY AS RESPONDENT WILL GIVE. 
PROMPT IF NECESSARY TO GET AT LEAST THREE PLACES. 

1. _____________________________ 
2. _____________________________ 
3. _____________________________ 

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4. _____________________________ 
5. _____________________________ 
6. _____________________________ 
77
99




DON’T KNOW  (SKIP TO QUESTION #5)
REFUSED  (SKIP TO QUESTION #5)

INTRODUCTION QUESTION #4
[REFER TO LIST FROM QUESTION 3]
a. You mentioned that you go to [Q3, PLACE 1]. When you go there, would you say you
feel very safe, fairly safe, a bit unsafe, or very unsafe?

1
2
3
4

 Very safe
 Fairly safe
 A bit unsafe
 Very unsafe

[DO NOT READ:]
77  DON’T KNOW
99

 REFUSED

b. How about [Q3, PLACE 2]? How safe do you feel there? [IF NECESSARY, READ:
would you say you feel very safe, fairly safe, a bit unsafe, or very unsafe?]
1
2
3
4

 Very safe
 Fairly safe
 A bit unsafe
 Very unsafe

[DO NOT READ:]
77  DON’T KNOW
99

 REFUSED

c. How about [Q3, PLACE 3]? How safe do you feel there? [IF NECESSARY, READ:
would you say you feel very safe, fairly safe, a bit unsafe, or very unsafe?]
1
2
3
4

 Very safe
 Fairly safe
 A bit unsafe
 Very unsafe

[DO NOT READ:]
77  DON’T KNOW
99

 REFUSED

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INTRODUCTION QUESTION #5
a. Have you been away from home for at least one night in the last 6 months, that is, since
1st, 2010?

 YES  (Ask Introduction Question 5b)
 NO  (Skip to Introduction Question 7)
77  DON’T KNOW  (Skip to Introduction Question 7)
99  REFUSED  (Skip to Introduction Question 7)
1
2

b. How many trips away from home did you take? ___________ TRIPS

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INTRODUCTION QUESTION #6
What different places did you go?
[RECORD UP TO THREE LOCATIONS IN THE DESTINATION COLUMN. FOR EACH DIFFERENT
DESTINATION REPORTED, ASK 6.2-6.4. IF R REPORTS A SERIES OF TRIPS TO THE SAME LOCATION,
SUCH AS A REGULARLY-OCCURRING BUSINESS TRIP, ASK ABOUT THE MOST RECENT TRIP.]

Item 6.1 

Destination  

Item 6.2 

How many nights did 
you stay in 
[DESTINATION]? 

a.  _________________  _________________ 

Item 6.3 

During your time there, 
what type of lodging 
did you stay in? 
[RECORD, THEN CODE] 
_______________________ 
1 
2 
3 

 Private home 
 Hotel, motel, B&B, resort 
 Condo, cabin, vacation 
home 

4 

 Camper, trailer, RV, 
tent/campsite 

 Other 
77   DON’T KNOW 
99   REFUSED 
5 

b._________________ 

_________________ 

_______________________ 
1 
2 
3 

 Private home 
 Hotel, motel, B&B, resort 
 Condo, cabin, vacation 
home 

4 

 Camper, trailer, RV, 
tent/campsite 

 Other 
 DON’T KNOW 
99   REFUSED 
5 

[77 

c._________________ 

_________________ 

_______________________ 
1 
2 
3 

 Private home 
 Hotel, motel, B&B, resort 
 Condo, cabin, vacation 
home 

4 

 Camper, trailer, RV, 
tent/campsite 

 Other 
77   DON’T KNOW 
99   REFUSED 
5 

Item 6.4 

While you were in 
[DESTINATION], would 
you say you felt very 
safe, fairly safe, a bit 
unsafe, or very unsafe? 

  Very safe 
  Fairly safe 
3    A bit unsafe 
4    Very unsafe 
77    DON’T KNOW 
99    REFUSED 
1 
2 

  Very safe 
2    Fairly safe 
3    A bit unsafe 
4    Very unsafe 
77    DON’T KNOW 
99    REFUSED 
1 

  Very safe 
2    Fairly safe 
3    A bit unsafe 
4    Very unsafe 
77    DON’T KNOW 
99    REFUSED 
1 

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INTRODUCTION QUESTION #7
Crimes can be committed by people we know well, by acquaintances, or by strangers.
READ LIST.
RECORD ONE ANSWER FOR EACH ITEM.

I’m going to read you some statements about
different people you know or happen to meet
and how much you trust them. Please tell me
how much you agree or disagree with each
statement.
7a. The first statement is, “I trust strangers”.
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or
strongly disagree with this statement?
7b. The next statement is, “I trust people in my
neighborhood”. [IF NEEDED: Would you
say you strongly agree, agree, disagree or
strongly disagree with this statement?]
7c. The next statement is, “I trust people I
work or go to school with”. [IF NEEDED:
Would you say you strongly agree, agree,
disagree or strongly disagree with this
statement?]
7d. The next statement is, “I trust people in my
family”. [IF NEEDED: Would you say you
strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly
disagree with this statement?]

[DO NOT READ]

Strongly
agree

Agree

 

2 

 

2 

 

2 

 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Strongly NEITHER /
Disagree disagree NO OPINION

 

3 

 

4 

 

3 

 

3 

 

3 

 

77 

 

4 

 

4 

 

4 

 

 

77 

 

77 

 

77 

 

 

 

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SCREENER QUESTION #1
Variable: SQTHEFT 

I’m going to read some examples that will give you an idea of the kinds of crimes this study covers. As I 
go through them, tell me if any of these happened to you in the last 6 months, that is, since 
 1st of 20XX. 

Was something belonging to YOU stolen, such as‐ 

[READ EACH CATEGORY] 
 Things that you carry, like luggage, a wallet, purse, briefcase, book 
 Clothing, jewelry, or cellphone 
 Bicycle or sports equipment 
 Things in your home like a TV, stereo or tools 
 Things outside your home such as a garden hose or lawn furniture 
 Things belonging to children in the household 
 Things from a vehicle such as a package, groceries, camera or CDs 
 OR  
 Did anyone ATTEMPT to steal anything belonging to you? 

[ASK ONLY IF NECESSARY:] Did any incidents of this type happen to you? 

1  YES
2

 NO

Variable: SQTHEFTTIMES  

How many times?  

Variable:  SQTHEFTSPEC 

What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below) 

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SCREENER QUESTION #2
Variable: SQBREAKIN 
(Other than any incidents already mentioned,) has anyone –  

[READ EACH CATEGORY] 
 Broken in or ATTEMPTED to break into your home by forcing a door or window, pushing past 
someone, jimmying a lock, cutting a screen, or entering through an open door or window? 
 Has anyone illegally gotten in or tried to get into a garage, shed or storage room?  
OR 
 Illegally gotten in or tried to get into a hotel or motel room or vacation home where you were 
staying?  

[ASK ONLY IF NECESSARY:] Did any incidents of this type happen to you? 

1  YES
2

 NO

Variable: SQBREAKINTIMES 

How many times?  

Variable: SQBREAKINSPEC 

 What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below) 

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SCREENER QUESTION #3
Variable: SQTOTALVEHICLES 

What was the TOTAL number of cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles owned by you 
or any other member of this household during the last 6 months?  Include those you no longer own. 

IF 0, SKIP TO SCREENER QUESTION #5. 

IF GREATER THAN 4, ENTER 4.  

SCREENER QUESTION #4
Variable: SQMVTHEFT 

During the last 6 months, (other than any incident already mentioned,) was the vehicle/were any of 
the vehicles ‐‐ 

[READ EACH CATEGORY] 
 Stolen or used without permission? 
 Did anyone steal any parts such as a tire, car stereo, hubcap or battery? 
 Did anyone steal any gas from (it/them)? 
OR 
 Did anyone ATTEMPT to steal any vehicle or parts attached to (it/them)? 

ASK ONLY IF NECESSARY: Did any incidents of this type happen to you? 

1  YES
2

 NO

Variable: SQMVTHEFTTIMES 

 How many times?    

Variable: SQMVTHEFTSPEC 

What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below) 

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SCREENER QUESTION #5
Variable: SQATTACKWHERE 

(Other than any incidents already mentioned) since  1st, 20XX were you attacked 
 or threatened OR did you have something stolen from you ‐‐  

[READ EACH CATEGORY] 
 At home, including the porch or yard 
 At or near a friend’s relative’s or neighbor’s home 
 At work or school 
 In places such as a storage shed or laundry room, a shopping mall, restaurant, bank or airport 
 While riding in any vehicle 
 On the street or in a parking lot 
 At such places as a party, theater, gym, picnic area, bowling lanes, or while fishing or hunting 
OR 
 Did anyone ATTEMPT to attack or ATTEMPT to steal anything belong to you from any of these 
places? 

[ASK ONLY IF NECESSARY:] Did any incidents of this type happen to you? 

1  YES
2

 NO

Variable: SQATTACKWHERETIMES  

How many times?  

Variable: SQATTACKWHERESPEC 

 What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below) 

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SCREENER QUESTION #6
Variable: SQATTACKHOW 

(Other than any incidents already mentioned,) has anyone attacked or threatened you in any of these 
ways?  
(Exclude telephone threats). 

READ EACH CATEGORY 

 With any weapon, for instance, a gun or knife 
 With anything like a baseball bat, frying pan, scissors, or stick 
 By something thrown, such as a rock or bottle  
 Include any grabbing, punching, or choking 
 Any rape, attempted rape, or other type of sexual attack 
 Any face to face threats 
OR 
 Any attack or threat or use of force by anyone at all? Please mention it even if you are not 
certain it was a crime. 

ASK IF NECESSARY: Did any incidents of this type happen to you? 
1  YES
2

 NO

Variable: SQATTACKHOWTIMES 

How many times?   

Variable: SQATTACKHOWSPEC 

 What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below) 

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SCREENER QUESTION #7
Variable: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF 

People often don’t think of incidents committed by someone they know. (Other than any incidents 
already mentioned,) did you have something stolen from you or were you attacked or threatened by – 
(Exclude telephone threats) 

[READ EACH CATEGORY] 
 Someone at work or school 
 A neighbor or friend 
 A relative or family member 
 Any other person you’ve met or known? 

[ASK IF NECESSARY:] Did any incidents of this type happen to you? 

1  YES
2  NO

Variable: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES 

How many times?  

Variable: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC 

What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below) 

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SCREENER QUESTION #8
Variable: SQSEXUAL 

Incidents involving forced or unwanted sexual acts are often difficult to talk about. (Other than any 
incidents already mentioned,) have you been forced or coerced to engage in unwanted sexual activity 
by – 

[READ EACH CATEGORY] 
 Someone you didn’t know 
 A casual acquaintance 
OR 
 Someone you know well?  

[ASK IF NECESSARY:] Did any incidents of this type happen to you? 

1  YES

 NO

Variable: SQSEXUALTIMES 

 How many times?    

Variable: SQSEXUALSPEC 

What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below) 

2

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SCREENER QUESTION #9
Variable: SQCALLPOLICECRIME 

During the last 6 months, (other than any incidents already mentioned,) did you call the police to 
report something that happened to you which you thought was a crime? 

1  YES
2

 NO

Variable: SQCALLPOLICESPEC 

What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below.) 

Variable: SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT 

[IF NOT SURE, ASK:] Were you (was the respondent) attacked or threatened, or was something stolen or 
an attempt made to steal something that belonged to you (the respondent) or another household 
member? 

1  YES

 NO

Variable: SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES 

How many times?  

2

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SCREENER QUESTION #10
Variable: SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME 

During the last 6 months, (other than any incidents already mentioned,) did anything which you 
thought was a crime happen to you, but you did NOT report it to the police? 
1  YES

 NO

Variable: SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC 

What happened? (Describe all incidents for this screener below.) 

Variable: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT 

[IF NOT SURE, ASK:] Were you (was the respondent) attacked or threatened, or was something stolen or 
an attempt made to steal something that belonged to you (the respondent) or another household 
member?  

1  YES
2

 NO

Variable: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES 

How many times?  

2

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