Attachment 11 -- contacting addresses/gaining cooperation

Attachment 11. Contacting Sampled Addresses
and Gaining Cooperation
_________________________________________________
At the start of Wave 1 data collection, we will send an advance letter and SCV study brochure to
all Condition 1 and Condition 2 sampled addresses. Because we will not know the names
associated with the addresses, the letter will be addressed to ―Resident‖ at each address, a
practice that has been effective with other address-based samples. The purpose of the advance
mailing will be to inform the household members about the study purpose and sponsorship,
explain the survey procedures (customized by experimental design), provide information about
how the household can participate, and, if in the $10 treatment group, offer an incentive to
participate. For Condition 2 cases, the advance mailing will also include a SCV Instructions
Card, containing detailed information on how to contact RTI toll-free to participate by telephone.
In addition to the condition-tailored lead letters, study brochure, and Instructions Card, we will
also use these respondent materials during data collection: (1) informed consent forms/scripts;
(2) reminder and post-interview/thank you letters; and (3) nonresponse follow-up letters for
households who do not respond to the initial survey request. Data collectors will have
responsibility for obtaining informed consent prior to each interview. The informed consent form
will explain the goals of the methods research and state how confidentiality is assured.
Prior to Wave 2 contact, a letter announcing the next wave of the survey will be mailed to all
Wave 1 participants. The letter will include the SCV Instructions Card containing information
about how to complete the survey via the Web or by calling RTI toll-free to participate by
telephone. As at Wave 1, respondents in the incentive treatment group will be provided a $2
prepaid incentive and offered a $10incentive upon completion of the survey.
Exhibits 11-1 to 11-28 provide copies of the SCV data collection materials. Consent forms and
scripts for all modes ($0 and $10 conditions) are provided in Exhibits 11-1 to 11-4. Lead letters
for each mode and condition ($0 and $10) are provided in Exhibits 11-5 to 11-8. The SCV study
brochure is provided in Exhibit 11-9. The Instructions Cards for Waves 1 and 2 are provided in
Exhibits 11-10 and 11-11. Post-interview and thank you letters for Waves 1 and 2 ($0 and $10
conditions) are provided in Exhibits 11-12 to 11-15. Nonresponse follow-up letters and postcards
for Waves 1 and 2 ($0 and $10 conditions) are provided in Exhibits 11-16 to 11-31. Appointment
reminder cards, incentive payment receipts, and Sorry I Missed You cards are provided in
Exhibits 11-32 to 11-34.

Attachment 11 Exhibits
Exhibit 11‐1. Informed Consent ‐ $10 Incentive WEB & CATI Version
Exhibit 11‐2. Informed Consent ‐ $0 Incentive WEB & CATI Version
Exhibit 11‐3. Informed Consent ‐ $10 CAPI Incentive Version
Exhibit 11‐4. Informed Consent ‐ $0 CAPI Incentive Version
Exhibit 11‐5. Wave 1 – Condition 1– Incentive $0 – Lead Letter CAPI Household Respondent
Exhibit 11‐6. Wave 1 – Condition 1– Incentive $10 – Lead Letter CAPI Household Respondent
Exhibit 11‐7. Wave 1 – Condition 2 – Incentive $0 – Lead Letter Individual Respondent
Exhibit 11‐8. Wave 1 – Condition 2 – Incentive $10 – Lead Letter Individual Respondent
Exhibit 11‐9. SCV Study Brochure
Exhibit 11‐10. SCV Wave 1 Instruction Sheet
Exhibit 11‐11. SCV Wave 2 Instruction Sheet
Exhibit 11‐12. Wave 2 – Conditions 1and 2 – Incentive $0 – Return Letter
Exhibit 11‐13. Wave 2 – Conditions 1and 2 – Incentive $10 – Return Letter
Exhibit 11‐14. Wave 1 – Condition 1 and 2 – Incentive $0 – Thank You Letter
Exhibit 11‐15. Wave 1 – Condition 1and2 – Incentive $10 – Thank You Letter
Exhibit 11‐16. Wave 1 – Condition 1 (HH Only) – Incentive $0 – Nonresponse CAPI Follow‐up Letter –
CAPI Initial Contact
Exhibit 11‐17. Wave 1 – Condition 1 (HH Only) – Incentive $10 – Nonresponse CAPI Follow‐up Letter –
CAPI Initial Contact
Exhibit 11‐18. Wave 1 – Condition 1(Indv Only) 2(HH Only) – Incentive $0 – Nonresponse CATI Followup
Letter – CAPI Initial Contact
Exhibit 11‐19. Wave 1 – Condition 1(Indv Only) 2(HH Only) – Incentive $10 – Nonresponse CATI
Follow‐up Letter – CAPI Initial Contact
Exhibit 11‐20. Wave 1 – Condition 2 (HH and Indv) – Incentive $0 – Nonresponse CAPI Follow‐up
Letter – CATI Initial Contact

Exhibit 11‐21. Wave 1 – Condition 2 (HH and Indv) – Incentive $10 – Nonresponse CAPI Follow‐up
Letter – CATI Initial Contact
Exhibit 11‐22. Wave 1‐ Refusal Letter – IR D/N Want to Participate – Conditions 1&2 ‐ Incentive $0
Exhibit 11‐23. Wave 1‐ Refusal Letter – IR D/N Want to Participate – Conditions 1&2 ‐ Incentive $10
Exhibit 11‐24. Wave 1‐ Refusal Letter – Not a Victim – Conditions 1&2 ‐ Incentive $0
Exhibit 11‐25. Wave 1‐ Refusal Letter – Not a Victim – Conditions 1&2 ‐ Incentive $10
Exhibit 11‐26. Wave 2‐ Refusal Letter – Conditions 1 & 2 ‐ Incentive $0
Exhibit 11‐27. Wave 2‐ Refusal Letter – Conditions 1 & 2 ‐ Incentive $10
Exhibit 11‐28. First Thank You/Reminder Post Card ‐ $10 Version
Exhibit 11‐29. First Thank You/Reminder Post Card ‐ $0 Version
Exhibit 11‐30. Final Thank You/Reminder Post Card ‐ $10 Version
Exhibit 11‐31. Final Thank You/Reminder Post Card ‐ $0 Version
Exhibit 11‐32. Appointment Reminder Card
Exhibit 11‐33. Incentive Payment Receipt
Exhibit 11‐34. Sorry I Missed You Card

Survey of Crime Victimization
Exhibit 11-1. Informed Consent - $10 Incentive WEB & CATI Version
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Your address is one of over 3,800 scientifically sampled for participation in the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV), sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The purpose of the study is to
gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results will be used to
improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
The SCV asks about the types and amount of crime committed against you and your household. This
includes crimes that may have been committed by someone you know. It also asks about characteristics
of the victims affected by the offenses and the offenders who committed these crimes. During the
survey, you will never be asked to identify or report any offenders by name. The survey will take about
10‐20 minutes on average and should be completed in a private location. The survey is not affiliated
with any local law enforcement agency.
Participation in the SCV is voluntary, and there are no penalties for refusing to answer any questions..
Some questions in this study are of a personal nature and you may find them embarrassing or
distressing. If you are upset or uncomfortable you may skip any question, or you may stop the survey at
any time. You can log in and finish the survey later. You can also find telephone numbers for several help
lines and support centers through the [Resources] button at the bottom of each survey screen.
Federal law assures that all the information you provide will be kept confidential and used for research
purposes only. Your name and address will not be connected to the answers that you provide. If you do
agree to participate, and complete the interview, you will receive $10 as a token of our appreciation.
If you have any questions about the SCV, please call the project toll‐free number, 1‐866‐xxx‐xxxx. If you
have questions about your rights as a study participant, call RTI’s Office of Research Protection at 1‐866‐
214‐2043 (a toll‐free number).

Do you agree to participate in the survey?

1 = Yes
2 = No

Survey of Crime Victimization
Exhibit 11-2. Informed Consent - $0 Incentive WEB & CATI Version
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Your address is one of over 3,800 scientifically sampled for participation in the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV), sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The purpose of the study is to
gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results will be used to
improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
The SCV asks about the types and amount of crime committed against you and your household. This
includes crimes that may have been committed by someone you know. It also asks about characteristics
of the victims affected by the offenses and the offenders who committed these crimes. During the
survey, you will never be asked to identify or report any offenders by name. The survey will take about
10‐20 minutes on average and should be completed in a private location. The survey is not affiliated
with any local law enforcement agency.
Participation in the SCV is voluntary, and there are no penalties for refusing to answer any questions. ..
Some questions in this study are of a personal nature and you may find them embarrassing or
distressing. If you are upset or uncomfortable you may skip any question, or you may stop the survey at
any time. You can log in and finish the survey later. You can also find telephone numbers for several help
lines and support centers through the [Resources] button at the bottom of each survey screen.
Federal law assures that all the information you provide will be kept confidential and used for research
purposes only. Your name and address will not be connected to the answers that you provide.
If you have any questions about the SCV, please call the project toll‐free number, 1‐866‐xxx‐xxxx. If you
have questions about your rights as a study participant, call RTI’s Office of Research Protection at 1‐866‐
214‐2043 (a toll‐free number).

Do you agree to participate in the survey?

1 = Yes
2 = No

Survey of Crime Victimization
Exhibit 11-3. Informed Consent - $10 CAPI Incentive Version
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Description and Purpose of the SCV: Your address is one of over 3,800 scientifically sampled addresses
selected for participation in the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV), sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics
(BJS). The purpose of the study is to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The
results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S. The survey is not affiliated with
any local law enforcement agency.
Sponsor: The SCV is a research study being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, which is part of the U.S.
Department of Justice. RTI International, a not‐for‐profit research organization, is conducting the study on the
behalf of BJS. BJS sponsors the survey under the authority of Title 42, United States Code, Section 3732. RTI
International performs the work under the authority of Title 13, United States Code Section 8. BJS analyzes and
publishes statistical information collected on crime, its victims and offenders, and provides data about crime to the
President, Congress, other government officials, and the general public.
Interview Details: This study asks about the types and amount of crime committed against you and your
household. This includes crimes that may have been committed by someone you know. It will also include
questions on the characteristics of the victims affected by the offenses and the offenders who committed these
crimes. During this interview, you will never be asked to identify or report any offenders by name.
Length of Interview: We anticipate the interview will take about 10‐20 minutes to complete on average for
each adult household member. However, this is only an estimate, as it will vary depending on one’s experiences
during the six‐month reference period.
Participation Requirements/Token of Appreciation: Participation in this survey is voluntary, and there are
no penalties for refusing to answer any questions. However, whether you were a crime victim or not, your
cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness and accuracy of this much needed
information. If you do agree to participate, and complete the interview, you will receive $10 as a token of our
appreciation. We would also like to contact you again in about 6 months to update our information.
Confidentiality: While the interview has some personal questions, federal law assures that all the information
you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for research purposes. Your name and address will not
be connected to the answers that you provide. We hope that protecting your privacy will help you to give accurate
answers. There is one exception to our guarantee of confidentiality. If in the course of this interview, I learn that
you or someone else is in immediate risk of harm, I may need to tell someone whose job it is to keep you safe.
Possible Risks and Discomforts: Some questions in this study are of a personal nature and you may find
them embarrassing or distressing. If you are upset or uncomfortable you may skip any question, or you may stop
the interview at any time.
Further Questions: If you have any questions about the SCV, please call the project toll‐free number,
1‐877‐XXXXXXX. If you have questions about your rights as a study participant, call RTI’s Office of Research
Protection at 1‐866‐XXX‐XXXX (a toll‐free number).
Do you have any questions? (Can you/we find a private place to complete the interview?)

Survey of Crime Victimization
Exhibit 11-4. Informed Consent - $0 CAPI Incentive Version
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Description and Purpose of the SCV: Your address is one of over 3,800 scientifically sampled addresses
selected for participation in the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV), sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics
(BJS). The purpose of the study is to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The
results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S. The survey is not affiliated with
any local law enforcement agency.
Sponsor: The SCV is a research study being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, which is part of the U.S.
Department of Justice. RTI International, a not‐for‐profit research organization, is conducting the study on the
behalf of BJS. BJS sponsors the survey under the authority of Title 42, United States Code, Section 3732. RTI
International performs the work under the authority of Title 13, United States Code Section 8. BJS analyzes and
publishes statistical information collected on crime, its victims and offenders, and provides data about crime to the
President, Congress, other government officials, and the general public.
Interview Details: This study asks about the types and amount of crime committed against you and your
household. This includes crimes that may have been committed by someone you know. It will also include
questions on the characteristics of the victims affected by the offenses and the offenders who committed these
crimes. During this interview, you will never be asked to identify or report any offenders by name.
Length of Interview: We anticipate the interview will take about 10‐20 minutes to complete on average for
each adult household member. However, this is only an estimate, as it will vary depending on one’s experiences
during the six‐month reference period.
Participation Requirements/ Token of Appreciation: Participation in this survey is voluntary, and there are
no penalties for refusing to answer any questions. However, whether you were a crime victim or not, your
cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness and accuracy of this much needed
information. We would also like to contact you again in about 6 months to update our information.
Confidentiality: While the interview has some personal questions, federal law assures that all the information
you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for research purposes. Your name and address will not
be connected to the answers that you provide. We hope that protecting your privacy will help you to give accurate
answers. There is one exception to our guarantee of confidentiality. If in the course of this interview, I learn that
you or someone else is in immediate risk of harm, I may need to tell someone whose job it is to keep you safe.
Possible Risks and Discomforts: Some questions in this study are of a personal nature and you may find
them embarrassing or distressing. If you are upset or uncomfortable you may skip any question, or you may stop
the interview at any time.
Further Questions: If you have any questions about the SCV, please call the project toll‐free number,
1‐877‐XXXXXXX. If you have questions about your rights as a study participant, call RTI’s Office of Research
Protection at 1‐866‐XXX‐XXXX (a toll‐free number).
Do you have any questions? (Can you/we find a private place to complete the interview?)

Exhibit 11-5. Wave 1 – Condition 1– Incentive $0 – Lead Letter CAPI Household Respondent
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear Resident,
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is conducting the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results of the study
will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
This letter is addressed to ―Resident‖ because your address, rather than a specific person living at this address, was
randomly selected to participate in this research study. This means that your answers represent not only you and your
household, but also hundreds of other households like yours. Although you may choose not to take part in this study, your
random selection means that no one else can take your place. For this reason, we hope you and your household will
choose to participate.
RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for BJS. An RTI International
representative will be contacting your household shortly for an initial interview. When the interviewer arrives, he/she will
present an RTI International identification card. Each adult in the household will be asked to complete the SCV interview,
which will only take about 10-20 minutes on average.
Your household’s participation in the survey is considered confidential and is protected by federal law. The answers you
provide will be used for statistical purposes only. No information about your household or any individual household
member can be identified from these statistics.
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV. Also, feel free to ask the RTI representative
any questions you have about the study or call RTI directly at 1-877-294-1302.
Thank you for your cooperation. We appreciate your help.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director
G» U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

LL-HH-1&2-0 NCVS‐572(L)
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Exhibit 11-6. Wave 1 – Condition 1– Incentive $10 – Lead Letter CAPI Household Respondent
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear Resident,
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is conducting the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results of the study
will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
This letter is addressed to ―Resident‖ because your address, rather than a specific person living at this address, was
randomly selected to participate in this research study. This means that your answers represent not only you and your
household, but also hundreds of other households like yours. Although you may choose not to take part in this study,
your random selection means that no one else can take your place. For this reason, we hope you and your household will
choose to participate. All adult household members who complete the interview will receive $10 as a token of our
appreciation.
RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for BJS. An RTI International
representative will be contacting your household shortly for an initial interview. When the interviewer arrives, he/she will
present an RTI International identification card. Each adult in the household will be asked to complete the SCV interview,
which will only take about 10-20 minutes on average.
Your household’s participation in the survey is considered confidential and is protected by federal law. The answers you
provide will be used for statistical purposes only. No information about your household or any individual household
member can be identified from these statistics.
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV. Also, feel free to ask the RTI representative
any questions you have about the study or call RTI directly at 1-877-294-1302.
Thank you for your cooperation. We appreciate your help.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

LL-HH-1&2-0 NCVS‐572(L)

G» U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

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Exhibit 11-7. Wave 1 – Condition 2 – Incentive $0 – Lead Letter
Individual Respondent
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear Resident,
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is conducting the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results of the study
will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
This letter is addressed to ―Resident‖ because your address, rather than a specific person living at this address, was
randomly selected to participate in this research study. This means that your answers represent not only you and your
household, but also hundreds of other households like yours. Although you may choose not to take part in this study, your
random selection means that no one else can take your place. For this reason, we hope you and your household will
choose to participate.
RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for BJS. We are asking that each adult
member of this household call us toll free to complete the interview by telephone with an RTI representative. The
interview will only take about 10‐20 minutes on average to complete.
Your household’s participation in the survey is considered confidential and is protected by federal law. The answers you
provide will be used for statistical purposes only. No information about your household or any individual household
member can be identified from these statistics.
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV. The Instructions card describes how easy it
is for you and other adult household members to take part in the survey by telephone. To complete your interview with an
RTI representative, or to receive additional information about the SCV, please call 1-877-294-1302.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

LL-HH&IR-4-0 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

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Exhibit 11-8. Wave 1 – Condition 2 – Incentive $10 – Lead Letter
Individual Respondent
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear Resident,
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is conducting the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results of the study
will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
This letter is addressed to ―Resident‖ because your address, rather than a specific person living at this address, was
randomly selected to participate in this research study. This means that your answers represent not only you and your
household, but also hundreds of other households like yours. Although you may choose not to take part in this study,
because of your random selection no one else can take your place. For this reason, we hope you and your household will
choose to participate. All adult household members who complete the interview will receive $10 as a token of our
appreciation.
RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for BJS. We are asking that each adult
member of this household call us toll free to complete the interview by telephone with an RTI representative. The
interview will only take about 10‐20 minutes to complete on average.
Your household’s participation in the survey is considered confidential and is protected by federal law. The answers you
provide will be used for statistical purposes only. No information about your household or any individual household
member can be identified from these statistics.
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV. The Instructions card describes how easy it
is for you and other adult household members to take part in the survey by telephone. To complete your interview with an
RTI representative, or to receive additional information about the SCV, please call 1-877-294-1302.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

LL-HH&IR-4-10 NCVS572(L)G» U.S.
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Exhibit 11-9. SCV Study Brochure

Exhibit 11-10. SCV Wave 1 Instruction Sheet

Exhibit 11-11. SCV Wave 2 Instruction Sheet

Exhibit 11-12. Wave 2 – Conditions 1and 2 – Incentive $0 – Return Letter
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear [Insert respondent’s name],
Several months ago, your address was randomly selected to participate in an important research study called the Survey of
Crime Victimization (SCV) being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). We are grateful for the cooperation
we have already received from you and are hoping you will participate in this final phase of the study!
RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for BJS. As you may recall, the purpose
of this survey is to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results of the study will
be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
This final interview will only take about 10-20 minutes to complete on average. Your participation in the study is
considered confidential and is protected by federal law. The answers you provide will be used for statistical purposes
only. No information about your household or any individual household member can be identified from these statistics.
Your answers represent not only you and your household, but also hundreds of other households like yours. Although you
may choose not to participate, your random selection means that no one else can take your place. For this reason, we hope
you will choose to participate once again.
The enclosed Instructions card describes several easy ways in which you can take part in this final phase of the study. You
can participate on-line through the study website or by telephone, whichever is most convenient for you. If you have any
questions about the study or would like further information, please feel free to call an RTI representative at
1‐877‐294‐1302.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

R-HH&IR-1234-0 NCVS‐72(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-13. Wave 2 – Conditions 1and 2 – Incentive $10 – Return Letter
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear [Insert respondent’s name],

Several months ago, your address was randomly selected to participate in an important research study called the
Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV) being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). We are
grateful for the cooperation we have already received from you and are hoping you will participate in this final
phase of the study! If you complete the survey you will receive $10 as a token of our appreciation.
RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for BJS. As you may recall, the purpose
of this survey is to gather information on crimes experienced by individuals and households. The results of the study will
be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the U.S.
This final interview will only take about 10-20 minutes to complete on average. Your participation in the study is
considered confidential and is protected by federal law. The answers you provide will be used for statistical purposes
only. No information about your household or any individual household member can be identified from these statistics.
Your answers represent not only you and your household, but also hundreds of other households like yours. Although you
may choose not to take part in this study, your random selection means that no one else can take your place. For this
reason, we hope you will choose to participate once again.
The enclosed Instructions card describes several easy ways in which you can take part in this final phase of the study. You
can participate on-line through the study website or by telephone. If you have any questions about the study or would like
further information, please feel free to call an RTI representative at 1‐877‐294‐1302.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

R-HH&IR-1234-10 NCVS‐72(L) G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-14. Wave 1 – Condition 1 and 2 – Incentive $0 – Thank
You Letter

DATE

Thank you
…for your recent participation in the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV), a study sponsored by the Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS). Because of your participation, we will have a better understanding of the best ways to measure crimes
experienced by individuals and households across the United States.
We would also like to take this opportunity to reassure you that the information you provided for the SCV will be kept
confidential and used only for statistical purposes. No information about your household or any individual household
member can be identified from these statistics.
Your household will be contacted again in a few months for the final phase of this important survey. We hope we can
count on your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

TY-HH&IR-1234-0 NCVS‐572(L) G»
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

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Exhibit 11-15. Wave 1 – Condition 1and2 – Incentive $10 – Thank
You Letter
November 11, 2011

Thank you
…for your recent participation in the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV), a study sponsored by the Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS). Because of your participation, we will have a better understanding of the best ways to measure crimes
experienced by individuals and households across the United States.
As was promised and because we value your participation, enclosed is $10 as a token of our appreciation.
We would also like to take this opportunity to reassure you that the information you provided for the SCV will be kept
confidential and used only for statistical purposes. No information about your household or any individual household
member can be identified from these statistics.
Your household will be contacted again in a few months for the final phase of this important survey. We hope we can
count on your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

TY-HH&IR-1234-10 NCVS‐572(L) G»
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

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Exhibit 11-16. Wave 1 – Condition 1 (HH Only) – Incentive $0 –
Nonresponse CAPI Follow-up Letter – CAPI Initial Contact
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear Resident,
Recently, your household was selected to participate in an important research study called the Survey of
CrimeVictimization (SCV). Sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the SCV is gathering information on
crimes experienced by individuals and households. Results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures
crime in the U.S. RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for BJS.
We are asking each adult household member to complete a brief interview that will only take about 10-20 minutes on
average. So far, we have been unable to speak with anyone in your household. We are nearing the end of our survey
period and your participation is important—this is why we continue to try and reach you.
A limited number of households were randomly selected to participate in this study, and your household cannot be
replaced. If you choose not to take part, your experiences and views—as well as the hundreds of other households you
represent—will not have a chance to be heard. Your participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy
to make a special effort to work around your schedule and that of others in your household so that you can be included.
To ensure you have an opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI study representative will visit your household soon
to answer any questions you have and to complete the interview with you and other adults in your household.
If you have any questions about the study, would like to set an appointment with one of our study representatives, or if
you simply wish to tell us the best times to reach you, please call us toll free at 1-877-294-1302.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

NR-HH-1 -0 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-17. Wave 1 – Condition 1 (HH Only) – Incentive $10 –
Nonresponse CAPI Follow-up Letter – CAPI Initial Contact
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear Resident,
Recently, your household was selected to participate in an important research study called the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV). Sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the SCV is gathering information on crimes
experienced by individuals and households. Results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in
the U.S. RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for the BJS.
We are asking each adult household member to complete a brief interview that will only take 10-20 minutes on average.
So far, we have been unable to speak with anyone in your household. We are nearing the end of our survey period and
your participation is important—this is why we continue to try and reach you. We appreciate that your time is a valuable.
All adult household members who complete the interview will receive $10 in cash as a token of our appreciation.
A limited number of households were randomly selected to participate in this study, and your household cannot be
replaced. If you choose not to participate, your experiences and views—as well as the hundreds of other households you
represent—will not have a chance to be heard. Your participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy
to make a special effort to work around your schedule and that of others in your household so that you can be included. To
ensure you have an opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI study representative will visit your household soon to
answer any questions you have and to complete the interview with you and other adults in your household.
If you have any questions about the study, would like to set an appointment with one of our study representatives, or if
you simply wish to tell us the best times to reach you, please call us toll free at 1-877-294-1302.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

NR-HH-1-10 NCVS‐572(L)G» U.S.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-18. Wave 1 – Condition 1(Indv Only) 2(HH Only) –
Incentive $0 – Nonresponse CATI Follow-up Letter – CAPI Initial
Contact
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear Resident,
Recently, your household was selected to participate in an important research study called the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV). Sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the SCV is gathering information on crimes
experienced by individuals and households. Results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in
the U.S. RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for the BJS.
We are asking each adult household member to complete a brief questionnaire that will only take about 10-20 minutes on
average. So far, we have been unable to speak with anyone in your household. We are nearing the end of our survey
period and your participation is important—this is why we continue to try and reach you.
A limited number of households were randomly selected to participate in this study, and your household cannot be
replaced. If you choose not to take part, your experiences and views—as well as the hundreds of other households you
represent—will not have a chance to be heard. Your participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy
to make a special effort to work around your schedule and that of others in your household so that you can be included. To
ensure that you have the opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI study representative may call you soon to answer
any questions you have and complete the interview over the telephone.
If you have any questions about the study or would like to go ahead and complete the interview over the telephone with a
study representative, please call us toll free at 1-877-294-1302. The enclosed Instructions card provides more information
about how to take part in the survey by telephone.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

FU-HH&IR-12 -0 NCVS‐72(L) G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-19. Wave 1 – Condition 1(Indv Only) 2(HH Only) –
Incentive $10 – Nonresponse CATI Follow-up Letter – CAPI Initial
Contact
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear Resident,
Recently, your household was selected to participate in an important research survey called the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV). Sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the SCV is gathering information on crimes
experienced by individuals and households. Results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crimes in
the U.S. RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for the BJS.
We are asking each adult household member to complete a brief interview that will only take about 10-20 minutes on
average. So far, we have been unable to speak with anyone in your household. We are nearing the end of our survey
period and your participation is important—this is why we continue to try and reach you. We appreciate that your time is
a valuable. All adult household members who complete the interview will receive $10 in cash as a token of our
appreciation.
A limited number of households were randomly selected to participate in this study, and your household cannot be
replaced. If you choose not to take part, your experiences and views—as well as the hundreds of other households you
represent—will not have a chance to be heard. Your participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy
to make a special effort to work around your schedule and that of others in your household so that you can be included. To
ensure that you have the opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI study representative may call you soon to answer
any questions you have and complete the interview over the telephone.
If you have any questions about the study or would like to go ahead and complete the interview over the telephone with a
study representative, please call us toll free at 1-877-294-1302. The enclosed Instructions card provides more information
about how to take part in the survey by telephone.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

FU-HH&IR-12 -10 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-20. Wave 1 – Condition 2 (HH and Indv) – Incentive $0 –
Nonresponse CAPI Follow-up Letter – CATI Initial Contact
DATE
ID:

«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear Resident,

Recently, your household was selected to participate in an important research survey called the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV). Sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the SCV is gathering information on crimes
experienced by individuals and households. Results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in
the U.S. RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for the BJS.
We are asking each adult household member to complete a brief interview that will only take about 10-20 minutes on
average. Unfortunately, our representatives have not yet been able to speak with you to complete the interview, and we
are nearing the end of our survey period.
A limited number of households were randomly selected to participate in this study, and your household cannot be
replaced. If you choose not to take part, your experiences and views—as well as the hundreds of other households you
represent—will not have a chance to be heard. Your participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy
to make a special effort to work around your schedule and that of others in your household so that you can be included—
this is why we continue to try and reach you. To ensure that you have the opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI
study representative may visit you soon to answer any questions you have and complete the interview in-person.
If you have any questions about the study or would prefer to complete the interview over the telephone with a study
representative, please call us toll free at 1-877-294-1302. The enclosed Instructions card provides more information about
how to take part in the survey by telephone.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

NR-HH&IR-4-0 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-21. Wave 1 – Condition 2 (HH and Indv) – Incentive $10 –
Nonresponse CAPI Follow-up Letter – CATI Initial Contact
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»

ID:

Dear Resident,
Recently, your household was selected to participate in an important research survey called the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV). Sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the SCV is gathering information on crimes
experienced by individuals and households. Results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in
the U.S. RTI International, a not-for-profit research organization, is conducting the study for the BJS.
We are asking each adult household member to complete an interview that will only take about 10-20 minutes on average.
Unfortunately, our representatives have not yet been able to speak with you to complete the interview, and we are rapidly
approaching the end of our survey period. We appreciate that your time is a valuable. All adult household members who
complete the interview will receive $10 in cash as a token of our appreciation.
A limited number of households were randomly selected to participate in this study, and your household cannot be
replaced. If you choose not to take part, your experiences and views—as well as the hundreds of other households you
represent—will not have a chance to be heard. Your participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy
to make a special effort to work around your schedule and that of others in your household so that you can be included—
this is why we continue to try and reach you. To ensure that you have the opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI
study representative may visit you soon to answer any questions you have and complete the interview in-person.
If you have any questions about the study or would prefer to complete the interview over the telephone with a study
representative, please call us toll free at 1-877-294-1302. The enclosed Instructions card provides more information about
how to take part in the survey by telephone.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

NR-HH&IR-4 -10 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-22. Wave 1- Refusal Letter – IR D/N Want to Participate – Conditions 1&2 - Incentive $0
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear [Insert Individual Respondent’s Name],
Recently, a representative from RTI International contacted your household about participating in the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) which is being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). At the time, you expressed some
reluctance about participating in the study.
We truly understand. However, as researchers on the SCV, we face a problem:
We can’t replace you, and we value your feedback.
We are asking each adult household member living at this address to complete a brief 10-20 minute survey about crime
they may have experienced. We need the help and feedback of all adults living in the selected households to get a true
picture of crime victimization across the U.S. A limited number of households were randomly selected to represent the
population of the U.S., and as a result, you and your household cannot be replaced. If you choose not to participate, your
experiences and views—as well as the thousands of people you represent—will not be heard.
We do respect the fact that you lead a busy life and have many priorities. For that reason, we’d like to contact you for the
sole purpose of seeing if there is any way we can make the interview more convenient for you and your household. Your
participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy to work around your schedule so that you can be
included.
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV, including how the information you provide
will be used. We will combine the answers your household provides with the answers of thousands of other people and
report them only as overall numbers. Also, you may refuse to answer any question during the survey.
If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment, please call our study representatives toll‐free at
1‐877‐294‐1302.
Thank you for your time. I hope you’ll reconsider and choose to participate in this very important study.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

RLIR-123-0 NCVS‐572(L)G»

Exhibit 11-23. Wave 1- Refusal Letter – IR D/N Want to Participate – Conditions 1&2 - Incentive $10
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear [Insert Individual Respondent’s Name],
Recently, a representative from RTI International contacted your household about participating in the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) that is being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). At the time, you expressed some
reluctance about participating in the study.
We truly understand. However, as researchers on the SCV, we face a problem:
We can’t replace you, and we value your feedback.
We are asking each adult household member living at this address to complete a brief 10-20 minute survey about crime
they may have experienced. We need the help and feedback of all adults living in the selected households to get a true
picture of crime victimization across the U.S. A limited number of households were randomly selected to represent the
population of the U.S., and as a result, you and your household cannot be replaced. If you choose not to participate, your
experiences and views—as well as the thousands of people you represent—will not be heard.
We do respect the fact that you lead a busy life and have many priorities. For that reason, we’d like to contact you for the
sole purpose of seeing if there is any way we can make the interview more convenient for you and your household. Your
participation is critical to the success of this study, and we are happy to work around your schedule so that you can be
included. We appreciate that your time is a valuable. All adult household members who complete the interview will
receive $10 in cash as a token of our appreciation..
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV, including how the information you provide
will be used. We will combine the answers your household provides with the answers of thousands of other people and
report them only as overall numbers. Also, you may refuse to answer any question during the survey.
If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment, please call our study representatives toll‐free at
1‐877‐294‐1302.
Thank you for your time. I hope you’ll reconsider and choose to participate in this very important study.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

RLIR-123-0 NCVS‐572(L)G»

Exhibit 11-24. Wave 1- Refusal Letter – Not a Victim – Conditions 1&2 - Incentive $0
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear Resident,
Recently, a representative from RTI International contacted your household about participating in the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) which is being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). At that time, you indicated your
household had not experienced any crime and was not interested in participating.
We understand your hesitation about participating, but as researchers on the SCV, we face a problem:
We can’t replace you, and we value your feedback.
In order for us to understand the crime experienced across the U.S., we need the help and feedback of all kinds of
persons and households, including those that have not experienced any crime! If we only spoke to those who had been the
victims of crime, we would not be creating a true picture of crime victimization in the U.S.
We are asking each adult household member living at this address to complete a brief 10-20 minute survey about their
crime experiences, if any. A limited number of households were randomly selected to represent the population of the
U.S., and as a result, your household cannot be replaced. If you choose not to take part, your experiences and views—as
well as the thousands of people you represent—will not be heard.
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV, including how the information you provide
will be used. We will combine the answers your household provides with the answers of thousands of other people and
report them only as overall numbers. Also, you may refuse to answer any question during the survey.
To ensure that you have the opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI study representative may visit or call you soon
to answer any questions you have and complete the interview. If you have you have any questions or would like to set up
an appointment, please call our study representatives toll‐free at 1‐877‐294‐1302.
Thank you for your time. I hope you’ll reconsider and choose to participate in this extremely important and beneficial
study.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

RLV-123-0 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-25. Wave 1- Refusal Letter – Not a Victim – Conditions 1&2 - Incentive $10
DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear Resident,
Recently, a representative from RTI International contacted your household about participating in the Survey of Crime
Victimization (SCV) which is being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). At that time, you indicated your
household had not experienced any crime and was not interested in participating.
We understand your hesitation about participating, but as researchers on the SCV, we face a problem:
We can’t replace you, and we value your feedback.
In order for us to understand the crime experienced across the U.S., we need the help and feedback of all kinds of
persons and households, including those that have not experienced any crime! If we only spoke to those who had been the
victims of crime, we would not be creating a true picture of crime victimization in the U.S. A limited number of
households were randomly selected to represent the population of the U.S., and as a result, your household cannot be
replaced. If you choose not to take part, your experiences and views—as well as the thousands of people you represent—
will not be heard.
We are asking each adult household member living at this address to complete a brief 10-20 minute survey about their
crime experiences, if any. We appreciate that your time is a valuable. All adult household members who complete the
interview will receive $10 in cash as a token of our appreciation.
The enclosed study brochure provides additional information about the SCV, including how the information you provide
will be used. We will combine the answers your household provides with the answers of thousands of other people and
report them only as overall numbers. Also, you may refuse to answer any question during the survey.
To ensure that you have the opportunity to participate in the SCV, an RTI study representative may visit or call you soon
to answer any questions you have and complete the interview. If you have you have any questions or would like to set up
an appointment, please call our study representatives toll‐free at 1‐877‐294‐1302.
Thank you for your time. I hope you’ll reconsider and choose to participate in this extremely important and beneficial
study.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

RLV-123-10 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-26. Wave 2- Refusal Letter – Conditions 1 & 2 - Incentive $0

DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear [Insert Respondent Name],
Recently, a representative from RTI International contacted you about participating in the final round of interviews
for the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV) which is being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). At
that time, you expressed concerns about participating in this final phase of the survey. We are very grateful for
your participation in the first round of interviews, and we continue to try to reach you because you cannot be
replaced! Here are a few reasons why:
•

The SCV is important! The results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the
U.S.

•

Each of our SCV participants is ―one of a kind.‖ It is important that we re‐interview all of our original
participants to better understand experiences that change over time. This includes you and other adult
household members who took part in the first round of interviews.

•

Even if you haven’t been the victim of crime since your last SCV interview, we still need and value your
feedback. We are interested in any experiences you have had since your last interview.

•

This final round of interviews is especially critical to the success of the SCV. We will not be able to fully
evaluate the best ways to collect crime victimization data from households like yours without the help of all
our original participants.

There are 2 easy ways in which you can take part in the SCV, and at a time of your choosing. You can participate
on-line through the study website or by telephone, whichever is most convenient for you. The enclosed Instructions
card describes the ways in which you can take part in this final phase of the study. The study brochure included inthe
mailing provides additional information about the SCV, including how the information you provide will be used.
We will get back in touch with you soon because your help is so important to our research. If you have any further
questions or would like to complete the interview over the telephone, please feel free to call our study representatives
toll‐free at 1‐877‐294‐1302.
I hope you will reconsider and choose to participate in the final phase of this important study.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

RLW2-1234-0 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-27. Wave 2- Refusal Letter – Conditions 1 & 2 - Incentive $10

DATE
«add1» «add2»
«city», «state» «zip»
Dear [Insert Respondent Name],
Recently, a representative from RTI International contacted you about participating in the final round of interviews
for the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV) which is being sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). At
that time, you expressed concerns about participating in this final phase of the survey. We are very grateful for your
participation in the first round of interviews, and we continue to try to reach you because you cannot be
replaced! Here are a few reasons why:
•

The SCV is important! The results of the study will be used to improve the way BJS measures crime in the
U.S.

•

Each of our SCV participants is ―one of a kind.‖ It is important that we re‐interview all of our original
participants to better understand experiences that change over time. This includes you and other adult
household members who participated in the first round of interviews.

•

Even if you haven’t been the victim of crime since your last SCV interview, we still need and value your
feedback. We are interested in any experiences you have had since your last interview.

•

This final round of interviews is especially critical to the success of the SCV. We will not be able to fully
evaluate the best ways to collect crime victimization data from households like yours without the help of all
our original participants.

There are 2 easy ways in which you can take part in the SCV, and at a time of your choosing. You can participate
on-line through the study website or by telephone, whichever is most convenient for you. The enclosed Instructions
card describes the ways in which you can take part in this final phase of the study. The study brochure included in
the mailing provides additional information about the SCV, including how the information you provide will be used.
We appreciate that your time is a valuable. All adult household members who complete the interview will receive
$10 in cash as a token of our appreciation.
We will get back in touch with you soon because your help is so important to our research. If you have you have
any further questions or would like to complete the interview over the telephone, please feel free to call our study
representatives toll‐free at 1‐877‐294‐1302.
I hope you will reconsider and choose to participate in the final phase of this important study.
Sincerely,

Susan Kinsey
RTI Project Director

RLW2-1234-10 NCVS‐572(L)G»

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2008—745‐242/80095

OMB#

Exhibit 11-28. First Thank You/Reminder Post Card - $10 Version

[Insert
RTI/BJS/Pro
ject Logo
and name]

PO Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
RTI Project #
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Dear Resident
«Addr1»
«Addr2»
«City», «state» «zip»
«caseid»

[Insert RTI/BJS/Project Logo and name]
Dear Resident,

Recently, we sent your household information on how to complete the interview for the
Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV). RTI International is conducting this study on behalf of
the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice. If you have
already completed the interview, we would like to thank you for your participation. Your
assistance is very much appreciated.

If you and any other adult household members have not yet completed the interview, we
would like to remind you that all adult household members who complete the interview will
receive $10 as a token of our appreciation. You cannot be replaced in this important
study. Your answers not only represent your household, but also hundreds of other similar
households.
If you have any questions about completing the SCV interview, please contact our RTI
study representatives at 1-877-294-1302.

Thank you.

Exhibit 11-29. First Thank You/Reminder Post Card - $0 Version

[Insert
RTI/BJS/Pro
ject Logo
and name]

PO Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
RTI Project #
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Dear Resident
«Addr1»
«Addr2»
«City», «state» «zip»
«caseid»

[Insert RTI/BJS/Project Logo and name]
Dear Resident,
Recently, we sent your household information on how to complete the interview for the
Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV). RTI International is conducting this study on behalf of
the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) part of the U.S. Department of Justice. If you have
already completed the interview, we would like to thank you for your participation. Your
assistance is very much appreciated.
If you and any other adult household members have not yet completed the interview, we
ask that you and all adult household members living at this address please complete the
interview as soon as possible. You cannot be replaced in this important study. Your
answers not only represent your household, but also hundreds of other similar households.
If you have any questions about completing the SCV interview, please feel free to contact
our RTI study representatives at 1-877-294-1302.

Thank you.

Exhibit 11-30. Final Thank You/Reminder Post Card - $10 Version

[Insert
RTI/BJS/Pro
ject Logo
and name]

PO Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
RTI Project #
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Dear Resident
«Addr1»
«Addr2»
«City», «state» «zip»
«caseid»

[Insert RTI/BJS/Project Logo and name]
Dear Resident,
Data collection is winding down for the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV, which is being
conducted by RTI International on behalf of the Bureau of Justice statistics (BJS), part of
the U.S. Department of Justice. By completing the SCV interview, you will make an
important contribution to research that will help determine the best ways to collect crime
victimization data from households across the United States. If you and all adult household
members living at this address have already completed the SCV interview, we thank you
very much for your help.
If you and any other adult household members have not yet completed the interview, there
is still time to participate! And as a reminder, all adult household members who complete
the interview will receive $10 as a token of our appreciation. Your household’s
participation in this study is essential to the success of the SCV—this is why we continue to
try and reach you. Your answers not only represent your household, but also hundreds of
other similar households.
If you have any questions about completing the SCV interview, please feel free to contact
our RTI study representatives at 1-877-294-1302. We hope you’ll choose to participate in
this very important and beneficial study.

Thank you.

Exhibit 11-31. Final Thank You/Reminder Post Card - $0 Version

[Insert
RTI/BJS/Pro
ject Logo
and name]

PO Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
RTI Project #
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Dear Resident
«Addr1»
«Addr2»
«City», «state» «zip»
«caseid»

[Insert RTI/BJS/Project Logo and name]
Dear Resident,
Data collection is winding down for the Survey of Crime Victimization (SCV, which is being
conducted by RTI International on behalf of the Bureau of Justice statistics (BJS), part of
the U.S. Department of Justice. By completing the SCV interview, you will make an
important contribution to research that will help determine the best ways to collect crime
victimization data from households across the United States. If you and all adult household
members living at this address have already completed the SCV interview, we thank you
very much for your help.
If you and any other adult household members have not yet completed the interview, there
is still time to participate! We ask that you and all adult household members living at this
address please complete the interview as soon as possible. Your household’s participation
in this study is essential to the success of the SCV—this is why we continue to try and
reach you. Your answers not only represent your household, but also hundreds of other
similar households.
If you have any questions about completing the SCV interview, please feel free to contact
our RTI study representatives at 1-877-294-1302. We hope you’ll choose to participate in
this very important and beneficial study.

Thank you.
.

Exhibit 11-32. Appointment Reminder Card

Exhibit 11-33. Incentive Payment Receipt

Exhibit 11-34. Sorry I Missed You Card