NCVS Redesign Generic Clearance Attachments with Table of Contents

BJS Request for OMB Generic Clearance for Cognitive Testing and a Pilot Test for the National
Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Instrument Redesign and Testing Project: Attachments
Attachment 1: Cognitive testing – protocol………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Attachment 2: Cognitive testing – recruitment screener……………………………………………………………………..29
Attachment 3: Cognitive testing – recruitment ad……………………………………………………………………………….33
Attachment 4: Cognitive testing – informed consent…………………………………………………………………………..35
Attachment 5: Pilot test – advanced letter………………………………………………………………………………………….37
Attachment 6: Pilot test – brochure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….42
Attachment 7: Pilot test – household enumeration instrument…………………………………………………………..47
Attachment 8: Pilot test – adult consent……………………………………………………………………………………………..228
Attachment 9: Pilot test – parental permission……………………………………………………………………………………234
Attachment 10: Pilot test – youth assent…………………………………………………………………………………………….245
Attachment 11: Pilot test – NCVS interviewer-administered instrument (Condition 1) ………………………255
Attachment 12: Pilot test – Redesigned interviewer-administered instrument (Condition 2)…………….1106
Attachment 13: Pilot test – debriefing items……………………………………………………………………………………..1323
Attachment 14: Unprogrammed changes for What Happened: Module SV - Unwanted Sexual
Contact..................................................................................................................................................1334
Attachment 15: Pilot test – validation interview……………………………………………………………………………....1343
Attachment 16: Distress protocol training……………….………………………………………………………………………..1347
Attachment 17: Victim resources – hotline numbers…………………………………………………………………………1387

Attachment 1: Cognitive testing – protocol

NCVS-R: FINAL COGNITIVE INTERVIEW PROTOCOL
Date: Time__ ID #:__Interviewer Initials:
1. Introduction
Thank you for taking the time to help us out today. The session will take approximately an
hour and a half. I’ll give you a little background about what we’ll be doing today.
Westat is working on this project for the Bureau of Justice Statistics, which is part of the U.S.
Department of Justice. We are interested in how people classify different experiences that may
happen to them to help us test questions that may be used on the National Crime Victimization
Survey. The NCVS is administered every year nationwide and collects information on people’s
experiences with crime and victimization. Westat is looking at ways these questions can be
improved.
Today, I will be asking you a series of questions being considered for the NCVS. Every now
and then, I will stop you and we will talk about what you thought the questions were asking and
how you came up with your answers.
This is a research project and your participation is voluntary. You can skip any question and
you can stop at any point. We would very much appreciate your permission to audio record
this conversation. The audio recording will be used for note-taking purposes only and may be
listened to by the project or the BJS staff. It will be destroyed when the project is over. When
we are finished, we will give you 60 dollars in gratitude for your assistance. We are interested
in everything you have to say and we encourage you to speak openly about the questions and
your answers.
2. Consent Process
HAND THE CONSENT FORM TO PARTICIPANT, ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS, AND OBTAIN
CONSENT BEFORE CONTINUING. This form contains more information about the research and
your rights in this interview. Please read it over and let me know if you have any questions.
(ANSWER QUESTIONS) If you are willing to take part in the study, please sign both copies. One
copy is for you, and I will hold onto the other.

[START RECORDER AND GET ORAL PERMISSION TO RECORD.] It is [DATE AND TIME],
do I have your permission to audio record this conversation? ~~~~ Thank you.

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Do you have any questions before we get started? I am going to start asking you the questions
as if I were an interviewer in your home. Every now and then we’ll stop to talk about the
questions.

I am interested in all feedback that you may have about these questions. Sometimes I will
pause and ask you to comment on what you thought a question was asking, but please also
jump in at any time to share your own feedback with me if you find a question or response
choices to be confusing or unclear.

Spontaneous Probing Strategy
IF RESPONDENT ASKS A QUESTION OR HAS A PROBLEM WITH A QUESTION AS YOU
ARE ASKING IT OR AS THEY ARE ANSWERING IT, IMMEDIATELY PROBE TO
UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM.
EXAMPLE PROBES
 You seemed to have taken a long time to answer that question. Can you tell me
what you were thinking about?
 What part of the question doesn’t make sense to you? Tell me more.
 Tell me more about what you thought that question was asking?
 How did you decide on your answer?

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Cognitive Probes
Question ID:

PQ3c

In your opinion, how fairly do the police in your area treat people?
1

Very fairly

2

Somewhat fairly

3

Neither fairly nor unfairly

4

Somewhat unfairly

5

Very unfairly

What do you think this question is asking?
Would your answer have been any different if we had asked “In your opinion, how fairly do the police in your
area treat people regardless of who they are?”

Question ID:

CA1d

(How worried are you about) having something stolen from your porch, lawn, garage, or other
part of your property?
1

Extremely worried

2

Very worried

3

Somewhat or moderately worried

4

Slightly worried

5

Not at all worried

ASK Description: All respondents.

How easy or hard was it to understand the response options?
What do you think is the difference between “somewhat or moderately worried” and “slightly worried”?

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Question ID:

S_01D1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?

1 It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}
2 It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}
3 I don't know when it happened / can't remember

How easy or hard was this question to answer?
How certain are you of your answer?

Question ID:

S_01EFG

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_01D: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone{ stole a vehicle or used it without
permission}{ or}{ tried to steal a vehicle},

2 Were you physically attacked, or threatened with a
weapon during this incident?

What do you think is meant by “physically attacked or threatened with a weapon”?
How did you decide on your answer to this?

Question ID:

S_06A8

People sometimes don't think of attacks by someone they know, like {a current or former
spouse or partner/a boyfriend or girlfriend}, someone {at work or at school/at school}, a friend,
a family member, a neighbor, or any other person you've met or known.
{Other than what you have already mentioned,} In the past 12 months, has anyone you know
used any kind of physical force against you? Examples are if someone you know choked you,
slapped you, hit you, attacked you with a weapon, or otherwise physically hurt you.
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents.

What kinds of situations was this question asking about?

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What did you think about all of the examples of different kinds of people you might know. How helpful is it to
provide those examples?

Question ID:

S_07A

The next questions are about any sexual contact in the past 12 months that you DID NOT
CONSENT TO and that YOU DID NOT WANT to happen. The information you provide is
confidential.
Sexual contact includes touching of your sexual body parts, or any type of sexual penetration
with a body part or object. It also includes making you touch or penetrate someone else. This
could have been done by someone you knew well, someone you casually knew, or a stranger
and can happen to both men and women.
{Other than the unwanted sexual contact you have already mentioned,} in the past 12 months…

1 Did anyone touch, grab, or kiss your sexual body parts
against your will – or TRY to do this?
2 Did anyone force you to have sexual contact by holding
you down with his or her body, pinning your arms, hitting
or kicking you, or using some other type of force – or TRY
to do this?
3 Did anyone threaten to physically hurt you or someone
close to you if you did not have sexual contact?
4 Did anyone have sexual contact with you – or try to have
sexual contact with you – while you were passed out,
unconscious, asleep, or unable to consent because you
were drunk or high?

At the beginning of these questions, we defined sexual contact. We want to make sure this definition makes
sense, so I’d like to read it back to you and get your reactions to it. We said “Sexual contact includes touching of
your sexual body parts, or any type of sexual penetration with a body part or object. It also includes making you
touch or penetrate someone else. This could have been done by someone you knew well, someone you casually
knew, or a stranger and can happen to both men and women.” What are your reactions to this definition?
Then we asked “Did anyone touch, grab, or kiss your sexual body parts against your will – or TRY to do this?"
Was there anything confusing about this question?

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Question ID:

CIR2 (NON-INTERLEAFING ONLY)

Just to confirm, did any of the following other things also happen as part of this incident
{MONTH/YEAR OF INCIDENT}?
1

{Someone stole or tried to steal a vehicle.}

2

{Someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts or
gas.}

3

{Someone stole something{ else}.}

4

{Someone tried to steal something{ else} but did
not steal it.}

5

{Someone broke in, or tried to break in to your
property.}

6

{Someone vandalized something of yours.}

7

{Someone attacked or threatened to attack you.}

8

{Someone had or tried to have sexual contact with
you that you did not agree to and did not want to
happen.}

How did you feel about being asked this question?
How easy or hard was it to answer?
Did it seem repetitive to what you had already said about the incident?

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Question ID:

PNSA1a

Earlier, you said someone had or tried to have unwanted sexual contact with you during
this/the} incident {in {MONTH/YEAR}/in the past 12 months}.
These questions are about what specific things you did not want to happen during {this/the}
incident. It may seem like you've already answered these questions, but we want to understand
clearly what happened. Some of the language is explicit; it's important that the questions be
asked this way so that you understand what we mean.

What do you think we mean when we say “some of the language is explicit”?

Question ID:

SA_0

In this incident, did someone have unwanted sexual contact with you, such as touching,
groping, or penetration, including making you do these things to them?
1

Yes

2

No

What do you think this question is asking?
How did you decide on your answer?

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Question ID:

SA_1

In this particular incident, …
1

Did you have unwanted vaginal sex{ with a
woman}?

2

Did you have unwanted oral or anal sex? (READ IF
NEEDED: Oral sex means that someone put their
mouth or tongue on a vagina, anus or penis. Anal
sex is a man or boy putting his penis in someone
else's anus.)

3

Was there unwanted penetration of sexual body
parts with a finger or object?

4

Was there unwanted sexual contact, such as
touching or kissing of sexual body parts, or
grabbing, fondling, or rubbing up against you in a
sexual way?

Was there anything confusing about any of these questions?

Question ID:

SA_1F

You said that there was {unwanted vaginal sex}{,} {unwanted oral or anal sex}{,} {unwanted
penetration with a finger or object} {and} {unwanted sexual touching} that you did not want to
happen. Did the offender penetrate or touch your sexual body parts, were you forced to
penetrate or touch the offender's sexual body parts, or did both happen?
1

The offender penetrated or touched you

2

You were forced to penetrate or touch the offender

3

Both

What do you think this question is asking?

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Question ID:

SA_2

During {this/the} incident…
1

Did the offender use physical force, such as
holding or pinning you, hitting or kicking you, or
using a weapon?

2

Did the offender threaten to physically hurt you or
someone close to you?

3

Were you blacked out, unconscious, or asleep?

4

Were you unable to consent because you were too
drunk or high?

What do you think is meant by blacked out in this question?
Was there anything confusing about any of these questions?

Question ID:

SA_2F

Did the offender use some other type of pressure, such as threatening to cause financial or
other problems for you, threatening to break up with you, threatening to hurt your reputation,
or promising rewards?
1

Yes

2

No

What types of situations do you think this question is asking about?

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Question ID:

SA_3

Did the offender physically TRY to do, or make you do, any of the following, BUT NOT ACTUALLY
DO IT?

1 {Have vaginal sex{ with a woman}{?}}
2 {Did the offender physically try to, or make you, have oral
or anal sex?} {(READ IF NEEDED: Oral sex means that
someone put their mouth or tongue on a vagina, anus or
penis. Anal sex is a man or boy putting his penis in
someone else's anus.)}
3 {Did the offender physically try to sexually penetrate you
with a finger or object or make you penetrate them with
your finger or an object?}
4 {Did the offender physically try to, or make you, touch or
kiss sexual body parts?}

What types of situations do you think these questions were asking about? Was it clear that we were asking
about situations where the person tried to do something but did not actually do it?
Any other comments on this set of questions?

Question ID:

SA_3E

Did the offender verbally THREATEN to have vaginal sex, have oral or anal sex, or have sexual
penetration with a finger or object when you did not want it to happen?

1 Yes
2 No
How is this question different from the ones I just asked you? Was it clear that we were asking about situations
where the person threatened to do something but did not actually try do it?
Any other comments on this question?

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Question ID:

SA_3F

Did the offender threaten to, or threaten to make you, touch or kiss sexual body parts when you
did not want it to happen?

1 Yes
2 No
What types of situations do you think this question is asking about?
Was there anything confusing about it?
NOTE TO COGNITIVE INTERVIEWER: READ SA_4A BELOW RATHER THAN WHAT APPEARS
ON THE PHP SCREEN. RECORD A RESPONSE OF 3 OR 4 AS A “3” ON THE PHP SCREEN.
Question ID:

SA_4A

You said that the offender {tried to/threatened to} have unwanted sexual contact with you
when you did not want it to happen.

1 Did the offender use physical force, such as holding or
pinning you, hitting or kicking you, or using a weapon, in
doing this?
2 Did the offender threaten to physically hurt you or
someone close to you?
3 Did the offender {try/threaten} to do it while you were
blacked out, unconscious or asleep?
4 Did the offender {try/threaten} to do it while you were
unable to consent because you were too drunk or high?

Was there anything confusing about any of these questions?
What do you think the third question is asking (repeat wording)? Tell me more about how you decided on your
answer. (IF NEEDED: If you were blacked out, asleep or unconscious during the incident, how would you know
what happened?)
What do you think is meant by blacked out?
What do you think is the difference between these last two questions (repeat wording)?

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NOTE TO COGNITIVE INTERVIEWER: READ THE TWO ITEMS BELOW BEFORE GOING BACK
TO THE PHP SCREEN.

Question ID:

SA_TBD

Did you tell the offender “no,” “stop” or that you did not want this to happen?

1 Yes
2 No

Question ID:

SA_TBD

Did the offender stop when you said this?

1 Yes
2 No

PROBES:
Was there anything confusing about either of these questions?
What types of situations do you think these two questions were asking about?
Tell me more about how you decided on your answer(s).
What do you think is meant by “stop” in the 2nd question?
NOTE TO INTERVIEWER: RETURN TO USING PHP SCREEN.

Question ID:

SA_4C

At the time, how likely did you think it was that the offender would actually act on their threat
during {this/the} incident?
1

Very likely

2

Somewhat likely

3

Somewhat unlikely

4

Very unlikely

What do you think this question is asking?
How did you decide on your answer to this question?

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Question ID:

A2b

Did the offender(s):
1

Shoot you?

2

Shoot at you, but miss?

3

Hit you with the gun?

4

Show you a gun or point a gun at you?

What types of situations do you think is asking about? (Show you a gun or point a gun at you)

Question ID:

A9

{Earlier you said the offender used physical force{ and had a weapon} during the incident.} Did
the offender(s) {also} do any of the following?
1

Hit you, slap you, or knock you down

2

Grab, hold, trip, jump, or push you

3

Hit you with an object other than a gun

4

Throw something at you

5

Choke you

6

Do something else to attack you? (If so, what?)
_________________

Any feedback on this series of items? Did the order of the items make sense to you?

Question ID:

CI3

Did you face any other physical consequences as a result of this victimization?
1

Yes (Specify) ______

2

No

What types of situations do you think this question is asking about?
(IF YES) Tell me how you decided on your answer to this question.

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Question ID:

MV1b

You said someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts or gas during {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}}. Did the offender(s) actually take any vehicle parts or gas?
1

Yes

2

No

Question ID:

MV2b

{You said someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts or gas during {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}}.} Who did the vehicle parts or gas belong to?
1

You

2

Someone else you live with

3

Both you and someone else you live with

4

Someone you don't live with

5

Other _____

Was there anything confusing about these two questions?

Question ID:

VO8

Was the offender someone you knew by sight only, a casual acquaintance, or someone you
knew well?
1

Knew by sight only

2

Someone you knew, but not well

3

Someone you knew well

What do you think is meant by “someone you knew, but not well”?

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Question ID:

HC2

A hate crime is a crime of prejudice or bigotry that occurs when an offender targets someone
because of one or more of their characteristics or religious beliefs, such as:
-

Race
Religion
Ethnic background or national origin
A disability
Sex
Sexual orientation or gender identity

This could happen even if the offender falsely thinks you have certain characteristics or religious
beliefs.
Do you think that this was a hate crime targeted at you?
1

Yes

GO TO HC_BOX1

2

No

GO TO HC3

What do you think is meant by a hate crime based on sex?
What do you think is the difference between the terms gender and sex , if any?
What do you think is the difference between the terms sexual orientation and gender identity, if any?
Do you think someone could experience a hate crime that is targeted both at their sex and their gender identity?
What would an example of that be?
(IF HC2=NO) I’d like to present you with a question that would be asked of people who said yes to it being a hate
crime. The question would ask:
Do you think prejudice or bigotry towards any of the following was a reason you were targeted, even if the
offender falsely thought something about you? And the response categories would be…
A. Because of your race?
B. Because of your religion?
C. Because of your ethnic background or national origin?
D. Because of any disability you may have?
E. Because of your sex?
F. Because of your sexual orientation or gender identity – by this we mean gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight,
transgender, or gender non-conforming?

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What do you think is meant by the question wording “Do you think prejudice or bigotry towards any of the
following was a reason you were targeted?”
And what do you think is meant by “even if the offender falsely thought something about you?”

Question ID:

HC5

Did any of the following things happen?
1

The offender(s) used hurtful or abusive language
referring to your sex, religion, race or ethnicity,
sexual orientation or gender identity, or a disability

2

There was something at the scene, such as a
swastika or a burning cross, that made you think this
was a hate crime

3

The police told you that this was a hate crime

4

From what you know, the offender(s) had
committed similar hate crimes in the past

5

The incident happened around a holiday, event, or
place commonly associated with a specific group

6

Other hate crimes had occurred in your local area or
neighborhood

7

Something else happened that would suggest it was
a hate crime
What? _______________

I asked you if the “incident happened around a holiday, event, or place commonly associated with a specific
group.” What are some examples of types of situations this is asking about?

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Question ID:

PI22

How satisfied were you that the police did everything they could . . .
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

How easy or hard was this series of satisfaction questions to answer? Do you have any feedback on the response
options I read aloud to you? (REPEAT RESPONSE CATEGORIES IF NEEDED)

Question ID:

PI24

At the time, did you consider this incident to be a crime?
1

Yes

2

No

Question ID:

PI25

Now, looking back, do you consider this incident to be a crime?
1

Yes

2

No

How did you decide on your answers to these questions?

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Question ID:

VS1B

{Other than{ the police or} family/friends have/Have} you told anyone in the following
positions about the incident who you thought might be able to help you? (Mark all that apply.)
1

{Teacher, school counselor or school
administrator}

2

{Employer, supervisor, or human resources
personnel}

3

Medical or mental health professional

4

Representative of a religious or community
organization

5

Security guard or personnel, other than the police

6

Other (specify) __________________________

7

No, have not told anyone in any of these positions.

(IF APPLICABLE) I read you a category that said “employer, supervisor, or human resources personnel.” Was
there anything confusing about this category?

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Question ID:

VS2

Besides any help you might have gotten from friends or family, have you received the following
kinds of services because of the incident?
1

Hotline, helpline, or crisis line intervention?

2

{Counseling, therapy, support groups, or help
from a mental health provider?}

3

{Help or advocacy with medical care or medical
exams, including accompanying you to a medical
exam?}

4

{Sexual assault exam by a doctor, nurse or other
medical professional?}

5

Free or low cost legal services from an attorney?

6

Help with the legal process, such as with police
interviews, preparing for or going to court, or
enforcement of your rights?

7

Help filing for a restraining, protection, or nocontact order?

8

{Help applying for victim compensation?}

9

{Short term or emergency financial assistance?}

10

{Housing, shelter or safehouse services?}

11

{Any other help or services because of the
incident? ________________}

(IF APPLICABLE) I read you a category that said “Help or advocacy with medical care or medical exams, including
accompanying you to a medical exam.” What types of situations do you think this question is asking about?

I read you a category that said “Help with the legal process, such as with police interviews, preparing for or
going to court, or enforcement of your rights.” What types of situations do you think this question is asking
about?
Do you have feedback for me on any of the other items in this series?

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Question ID:

VS6

Were any of the following reasons why you didn't actually get the services you needed after the
incident?
1

The services you needed were not available in your
area?

2

Program was full, or there was a long wait list

3

You did not think you were eligible for services, or
you were told you were not eligible?

4

You did not have transportation{ or childcare}?

5

You could not take time off work or school?

6

The services were not available in your language?

7

You didn't want to get the offender in trouble or
face harsh consequences?

8

You were worried about the consequences for
yourself or your family?

9

Some other reason? (Specify)___________

Do you have feedback for me on any of the items in this series? Was anything confusing?
What do you think is meant by the category “You didn’t want to get the offender in trouble or face harsh
consequences?”

Question ID:

VS8

Please indicate whether or not each of the following were reasons why you did not try to get any
services. (Mark all that apply.)
1

You did not know what help or services were
available

2

You did not think you were eligible for services, or
you were told you were not eligible

3

You did not have transportation{ or childcare}

4

You could not take time off work or school

5

You didn't want to get the offender in trouble or
face harsh consequences

6

You were worried about the consequences for
yourself or your family

7

You did not feel services were appropriate to meet
your needs

8

Some other reason (Specify) _______________

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Do you have feedback for me on any of the items in this series? Was anything confusing?

Question ID:

PC24A

Do you consider yourself to be disabled?
1

Yes

2

No

What do you think is meant by “disabled” in this question?
Were you thinking of physical disabilities? Developmental disabilities? Mental or emotional disabilities?
Do you think this is only referring to disabilities that have been diagnosed by a medical professional? Or not
necessarily?
What if someone has a long-lasting condition, but it does not affect their daily activities or ability to work? How
should they answer the question?

Question ID:

PC26a

Do you primarily consider yourself to be Hispanic, or {response from PC26}, or both equally?
1

Hispanic

2

{response from PC26}

3

Both equally

How did you decide on your answer to this question?
How do you feel about being asked this question?

Question ID:

PC32

What sex was recorded on your original birth certificate?
1

Male

2

Female

-7

Refused

-8

Don't know

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What do you think this question is asking?
Is there anything confusing about it?

DEBRIEFING MODULE:

D_INTRO1
Thank you for answering these questions. We appreciate that you were willing to share your personal
experiences and answer questions about some very private and sensitive issues in this survey.
We have just a few final questions that will help us improve the survey.
VI1. In the next two questions, we will ask you about two fictional situations and then you will be asked whether
you think the character in each situation should report the incident on this survey.
Here is the first situation.
Jean and her husband got into an argument last month. He slapped her hard across the face and chipped her
tooth. Do you think Jean should report this incident on this survey?
1
2

Yes
No

How did you decide on your answer to this?
How easy or difficult was it to understand what we were asking for in this question?
VI2. Here is the second situation.
Sally and Jim both got drunk on a date and had sex. Sally regretted that it happened, but felt that because
both she and Jim were drunk they just got carried away. Do you think Sally should report this incident on this
survey?
1
2

Yes
No

How did you decide on your answer to this?
How easy or difficult was it to understand what we were asking for in this question?
What do you think we meant when we said “should Sally report this incident on this survey?”

D_INTRO2. The following questions are about your reaction to this survey.

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D1. How easy or difficult were the questions on this survey to understand? Would you say…
1 Very difficult
2 Difficult
3 Neutral
4 Easy
5 Very Easy
D2 Do you feel that the length of this interview was too long, too short, or about right?
1 Too long
2 Too short
3 About right
Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
D3
1
2
3
4
5

The research made you think about things you didn’t want to think about. Would you say you…
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree

D4
1
2
3
4
5

If you were asked to do this survey again in future, you would participate. Would you say you…
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree

D5 How sensitive did you feel the questions asked in this survey were? Would you say they were…
1 Very sensitive
2 Somewhat sensitive
3 A little sensitive
4 Not at all sensitive

These are questions that we plan to ask of all respondents at the end of their survey experience. Do you have
any feedback for me on these questions that could help us make sure they are easy to understand and easy to
answer?

NCVS-R Final Testing Protocol

Page 24

This next set of questions will be asked of respondents who participate in the interview by phone. I would like to
ask you the questions and get your feedback on them, even though we did today’s interview in-person.
D7
1
2
3
4
5
6

Where were you when completing the survey? (Mark all that apply)
At home, in a room with all doors closed (D8)
At home, in a room with doors, but at least one door was not closed (D8)
At home, in a room without any doors (D8)
On public transportation (e.g. bus, train) (D10B)
In another public place (specify ________________) (D10B)
Other setting (specify ________________) (D10B)

How easy or hard would this question be to answer?
Were any of the response categories confusing?
Any other feedback on this question?
For this next question, let’s assume that you were at home when you completed the survey. We would next
ask:
D8 Was anyone else in the room while you were completing the survey?
1 Yes (D9)
2 No (CLOSING)

What do you think we mean by “was anyone else in the room?”
If someone passed through the room while you were taking the survey, how would you answer this?
If someone was in the room at the start of the survey, but then left, how would you answer this?
Any other feedback on this question?
For this next question, let’s assume that someone else was in the room for part of the time that you were taking
the survey. We would next ask:
D9. When someone was in the room, was this because…?
1 The person walked through the area
2 The person was in the room for less than 5 minutes
3 The person was in the room for at least 5 minutes

Any feedback on this question?
D10 Who else was in the room while you were completing the survey? (Mark all that apply)
1 (IF UNDER 18) Your mother or father (or both)
2 (IF 18 OR OVER) Your spouse or partner
3 Some other adult
4 A child/children

Any feedback on this question?

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D10a Did anyone hear your answers to the questions?
1. Yes (D10c)
2. No (CLOSING)

Any feedback on this question?

D10c How many of your answers did the person hear?
1. 1 to 5 answers
2. 6 to 10 answers
3. More than 10 answers

How easy or hard do you think this would be to answer?
Any other feedback on this question?

WRAP-UP QUESTIONS:
Those are all the questions I have for you. Is there anything we haven't discussed that you would like
to mention?

DISCUSS ANY RESPONDENT COMMENTS.
This interview may have brought up some sensitive issues for you. In case you would like to talk to
someone after this interview, here is a list of resources that you can use.

HAND RESOURCES LIST TO RESPONDENT.

Thank you for your time.

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Attachment 2: Cognitive testing – recruitment screener

ROCKVILLE NCVS RECRUITMENT SCREENER

NCVS-R
Recruiting Screener
Rockville
(DISPLAY WESTAT LOGO AT TOP OF SCREEN)
Thank you for your interest in an upcoming Westat study for the U.S. Bureau of Justice
Statistics.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics is testing an online survey that will be given to
households all over the country, and wants to be sure the survey works well for different
types of people. So Westat is looking for adults who are interested in helping us by
answering the questions and giving their reactions to them.
If you are interested and eligible, we will invite you to an in-person interview in Rockville,
MD, which will take about 90 minutes. At the end of the in-person interview you will
receive $60 cash to help pay for your expenses in getting here.
To see if you are eligible for the study, please click to continue.

1. How old are you? (RECRUIT A MIX)
________
IF UNDER 18, OR MISSING, INELIGIBLE. THANK AND END
2. When was the last time you participated in a research focus group or interview?
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO
6 MONTHS AGO OR MORE
NEVER
IF LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO, OR MISSING, INELIGIBLE. THANK AND END.
IF INELIGIBLE: Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. You’re not
eligible to participate in the study at this time.

1

ROCKVILLE NCVS RECRUITMENT SCREENER
3. RECORD GENDER. (RECRUIT A MIX)
IF NECESSARY, ASK: What is your gender?
FEMALE
MALE
OTHER
4. During the last 12 months, did any of the following happen to you, personally, whether
or not you contacted the police about it? … Please mark if the person just TRIED to do
this, or if it actually happened.
YES,

YES, THIS

NO, THIS

SOMEONE

ACTUALLY

DID NOT

TRIED TO

HAPPENED

HAPPEN

1

2

3

b. Did someone attack you or try to attack you?

1

2

3

c. Did someone have unwanted sexual contact

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

DO THIS
a. Did someone steal something or try to steal
something from you?

with you, or try to do this?
d. Did someone break into your home or try to
break into your home?
e. Did someone vandalize your property?
IF CODE 3, OR MISSING TO ALL IN #4, INELIGIBLE.
RECRUIT AT LEAST 5 WHO ARE CODE 1 OR 2 IN 4C.
RECRUIT AT LEAST 3 WHO ARE CODE 1 OR 2 IN 4B.
RECRUIT AT LEAST 2 FROM EACH OF 4A, 4D, 4E (EITHER CODE 1 OR 2, BUT
PREFERABLY CODE 2).
IF INELIGIBLE: Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. You’re not
eligible to participate in the study at this time.
OTHERWISE, CONTINUE
2

ROCKVILLE NCVS RECRUITMENT SCREENER
5. What is the highest grade or level of education you have completed? (RECRUIT A MIX)
LESS THAN HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED
SOME COLLEGE (INCLUDES ASSOCIATE’S)
COLLEGE GRADUATE (BA, BS)
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (MA, MS, MD, JD, PhD, etc.)
6. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin? (RECRUIT AT LEAST 5 WHO SAY YES)
YES
NO

7.

What is your race? Please select one or more. (RECRUIT A MIX)
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native

8.
If you are eligible for our study, we will contact you in the next few days to set up
a time for the interview. The interview will take at most 90 minutes and we will pay you
$60 cash.
Please provide your full name and contact information so we can reach out to you if
needed.
*YOUR FIRST NAME
YOUR LAST NAME
*YOUR EMAIL
*YOUR PHONE
YOUR CITY, STATE
*REQUIRED INFORMATION
Thank you.

3

Attachment 3: Cognitive testing – recruitment ad

Research participants needed (Receive $60)
Westat is seeking adults (18 years and older) to help test some survey questions to be used in a
national household crime survey. We are looking for individuals who have experienced
unwanted sexual contact within the past 12 months or who have been a victim of a crime within
the past 12 months. The in-person interview will take about 90 minutes and will be held at
Westat in Rockville, MD in June. Participants in the study will be paid $60 cash to help offset
the costs of participation.
In the interview, participants will be asked to answer and give their reactions to an online survey.
The information you provide will be shared only with those working on the survey and you will
not be put on any marketing or mailing list.
If you are interested in participating, please answer the questions in this short online survey by
following this link:
[URL]

At the end of the survey, you will be asked for your name and contact information. Someone
from Westat will contact you if you are eligible. Please understand that we may not be able to
interview everyone who contacts us.
WESTAT
EOE

Attachment 4: Cognitive testing – informed consent

Consent to Participate in an Interview
Purpose: We are inviting you to participate in a research activity. The research involves answering survey
questions about crimes you may or may not have experienced. You will then be asked how you came up with
your answers or how you understood the questions. The feedback will help us improve the survey questions.
Sponsorship: Westat is conducting this project on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
What is involved: We will be asking you to answer a series of questions about different types of crimes then
ask you about those questions. Your participation in this research project is voluntary, and you have the right to
stop at any time or to refuse to answer any question. The session will take approximately one and a half hours.
Confidentiality: We would like to audio record the interview. Sometimes it is helpful to review a portion of a
recording as we make recommendations for improving the survey. If the recording is reviewed later, it will only
be by a few Westat staff and possibly the client (BJS).
To help keep everything private:
• Your name will not be recorded on the interview notes or reported in any reports.
• Everything that you say will be confidential – that is, no one outside the research team will know what
you told us.
• The things you say may be put in a written summary of this interview. Your name will not be linked to
any of your responses, though we may include quotes that you provide in our reports.
Benefits and risks: There are no known benefits for you to take part, but your answers will help us improve the
survey. There is a risk that some of the questions that we will ask you to talk about are about private and
sensitive things that may bother you. If thinking about the questions upsets you or makes you sad, you may
want to talk with a counselor. We will provide you a list of resources at the end of the interview.
Questions: If you have any questions about the study, you can call Pamela Giambo, the project coordinator, at
240-453-2981. If you have questions about your rights and welfare as a research participant, please call the
Westat Human Subjects Protections office at 1-888-920-7631. Please leave a message with your full name, the
name of the research study that you are calling about (The N.C.V.S Redesign), and a phone number beginning
with the area code. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.
You will be paid $60 cash for completing the session.
Please indicate your choice by checking one of the boxes below and signing and dating the form.
Yes, I agree to talk about questions that might be asked on a national survey and agree to be audio
recorded.
Yes, I agree to talk about questions that might be asked on a national survey but do not agree to be
recorded.
No, I do not agree.
__________________________________
Your signature

_______________________________
Date

Attachment 5: Pilot test – advanced letter

[BJS letterhead]

Dear [TOWN NAME] Resident,
Why did I
receive this
letter?

Your address has been scientifically selected to take part in the National
Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS).
Your address cannot be replaced. To make sure the results are
statistically valid, only people at the selected addresses can take part in
the survey.

What is the
NSCS?

The NSCS asks about people’s experiences with crime in the last 12
months. For more details, please see www.bjs.gov/content/nscs.cfm.

Who
developed
the NSCS?

The NSCS was developed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), a part
of the U.S. Department of Justice, with assistance from Westat, a social
science research company.

What should
I expect?

What do I do
now?

Why
should I
participate?

Confidential
and Private

1. A Westat Interviewer (with a Westat ID) will come to your home.
2. They will ask a few questions about the people who live at this
address.
3. All household members age 12 or older will be asked to complete
the survey.
Before the interviewer visits, you can call 1-855-849-6119 or send an
email to [email protected] to schedule an appointment at a time that
is convenient for you. For most people, the interview will take between
20 and 40 minutes.
 Help your community. Community can use these data to help
improve the effectiveness of local law enforcement.
 Help schools. The U.S. Department of Education can use these data
to measure the prevalence of school victimization.
 Help employers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
can use these data to understand violence in the workplace.
Your confidentiality is ensured by law. The information you provide will
be used for statistical purposes only and may not be disclosed, or used,
in identifiable form for any other purpose as required by law (Title 34,
U.S. Code, Section 10231).

Thank you for participating in this important research study.
Sincerely,

Jeffrey H. Anderson
Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS)?
The NSCS asks about people’s experiences with crime in the last 12 months, regardless of whether these
experiences were reported to the police. The survey is asked of adults and youth age 12 or older in selected
U.S. households.
Why should I participate?
This survey will provide a better picture of crime and safety in communities such as yours, and improve the
government’s understanding of these issues in your area and across the country.
How was I selected for this survey?
Your address, not you personally, was selected for this study. Because this is a scientific study, your answers
represent not only you and your household, but also hundreds of households like yours.
How will my information be protected?
This interview is confidential by law. The information you provide will not be shared with any individual,
organization, or agency. Your name and contact information will never appear in any report or be associated
with any findings. Your responses will be combined with those of others to produce statistical summaries
about crime and safety. All interviewers are required to sign statements of confidentiality regarding all
information provided by anyone in the interview.
How long will the survey take?
It will take about five minutes to first gather information about your household. Then for each adult and youth
age 12 or older, the actual survey takes between 20 to 40 minutes, depending on each person’s answers to the
questions.
Do I have to participate?
You do not have to participate and if you do participate, you can skip any question you do not want to answer.
But we do hope you choose to participate. Your household’s cooperation is important to ensure we capture an
accurate picture of crime and safety in the United States.
Why is this information being collected by Westat and not the Department of Justice?
Westat has been contracted by the Department of Justice to conduct this survey. Westat is a well-known
independent research firm located in Rockville, Maryland.
Who can I call with questions?
If you would like further information about the survey, you can contact NSCS Support at Westat at 1-855-8496119 or send an email to [email protected]. You can also visit the BJS website at
www.bjs.gov/content/nscs.cfm. If you have questions about your rights and welfare as a research participant,
please call the Westat Human Subjects Protections office at 1-888-920-7631. Please leave a message with your
first name, the name of the research study that you are calling about (National Survey of Crime and Safety),
and a phone number beginning with the area code. A Westat IRB representative will return your call as soon as
possible.

[BJS letterhead]

Dear [TOWN NAME] Resident,
Why did I
receive this
letter?

What is the
NSCS?

Your address has been scientifically selected to take part in the National
Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS).
Your address cannot be replaced. To make sure the results are
statistically valid, only people at the selected addresses can take part in
the survey.
The NSCS asks about people’s experiences with crime in the last 12
months. It also asks people’s opinions about neighborhood safety and
the local police.
For more details, please see www.bjs.gov/content/nscs.cfm.

Who
developed
the NSCS?
What should
I expect?

What do I do
now?

Why
should I
participate?

Confidential
and Private

The NSCS was developed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), a part
of the U.S. Department of Justice, with assistance from Westat, a social
science research company.
1. A Westat Interviewer (with a Westat ID) will come to your home.
2. They will ask a few questions about the people who live at this
address.
3. All household members age 12 or older will be asked to complete
the survey.
Before the interviewer visits, you can call 1-855-849-6119 or send an
email to [email protected] to schedule an appointment at a time that
is convenient for you. For most people, the interview will take between
20 and 40 minutes.
 Help your community. Community can use these data to help
improve the effectiveness of local law enforcement.
 Help schools. The U.S. Department of Education can use these data
to measure the prevalence of school victimization.
 Help employers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
can use these data to understand violence in the workplace.
Your confidentiality is ensured by law. The information you provide will
be used for statistical purposes only and may not be disclosed, or used,
in identifiable form for any other purpose as required by law (Title 34,
U.S. Code, Section 10231).

Thank you for participating in this important research study.
Sincerely,

Jeffrey H. Anderson
Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS)?
The NSCS asks about people’s experiences with crime in the last 12 months, regardless of whether these
experiences were reported to the police. It also asks people’s opinions about neighborhood safety and the
local police. The survey is asked of adults and youth age 12 or older in selected U.S. households.
Why should I participate?
This survey will provide a better picture of crime and safety in communities such as yours, and improve the
government’s understanding of these issues in your area and across the country.
How was I selected for this survey?
Your address, not you personally, was selected for this study. Because this is a scientific study, your answers
represent not only you and your household, but also hundreds of households like yours.
How will my information be protected?
This interview is confidential by law. The information you provide will not be shared with any individual,
organization, or agency. Your name and contact information will never appear in any report or be associated
with any findings. Your responses will be combined with those of others to produce statistical summaries
about crime and safety. All interviewers are required to sign statements of confidentiality regarding all
information provided by anyone in the interview.
How long will the survey take?
It will take about five minutes to first gather information about your household. Then for each adult and youth
age 12 or older, the actual survey takes between 20 to 40 minutes, depending on each person’s answers to the
questions.
Do I have to participate?
You do not have to participate and if you do participate, you can skip any question you do not want to answer.
But we do hope you choose to participate. Your household’s cooperation is important to ensure we capture an
accurate picture of crime and safety in the United States.
Why is this information being collected by Westat and not the Department of Justice?
Westat has been contracted by the Department of Justice to conduct this survey. Westat is a well-known
independent research firm located in Rockville, Maryland.
Who can I call with questions?
If you would like further information about the survey, you can contact NSCS Support at Westat at 1-855-8496119 or send an email to [email protected]. You can also visit the BJS website at
www.bjs.gov/content/nscs.cfm. If you have questions about your rights and welfare as a research participant,
please call the Westat Human Subjects Protections office at 1-888-920-7631. Please leave a message with your
first name, the name of the research study that you are calling about (National Survey of Crime and Safety),
and a phone number beginning with the area code. A Westat IRB representative will return your call as soon as
possible.

Attachment 6: Pilot test – brochure

How long will the interview take?
Between 20 - 40 minutes, depending on your
experiences with crime.

How will my privacy be protected?
All the information you give to this study will be
kept private.

NATIONAL SURVEY OF
CRIME AND SAFETY
(NSCS)

• Your answers will not be connected with
your name.

Sponsored by the
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

• Your name and contact information will

be kept separately in secure computer files.

Frequently Asked
Questions

For more information about
this study, please contact:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Jennifer Truman
810 7th ST., NW
Washington, DC 20531
202-307-0765
[email protected]

What is this survey about?
The NSCS asks about people’s experiences with
crime in the last 12 months, regardless of whether
these experiences were reported to the police.
The survey is asked of adults and youth age 12
or older in selected U.S. households.

Westat
NAME
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville, MD 20850
1-855-849-6119
[email protected]

Who is conducting this survey?
The Bureau of Justice Statistics within the
Department of Justice has asked Westat,
a research organization based in Rockville,
Maryland, to conduct the study.

How is the information collected?
Someone from Westat will come to your home
to interview you and other members of your
household.

How was I selected for this study?
Your address was scientifically selected to be
a part of our sample.

A national survey on
crime and safety issues

56385.0519

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

OMB No. 1121-0339 Expires 4/30/2022

C1

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 25 minutes. These estimates include the time for reviewing
instructions, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.

What is the National
Survey of Crime
and Safety?
The NSCS is a national survey that is collecting
information on crime and safety issues in
communities in the United States.
The primary goal of the NSCS is to provide
information about people’s experiences with
victimization and crime in the past year.
The NSCS is adapted from the National Crime
Victimization Survey (NCVS), administered by
the U.S. Bureau of the Census for the Bureau
of Justice Statistics (BJS). The NCVS is the
nation’s only source of information about crime
victimization not reported to the police.
Current NCVS content was developed in 1992;
our communities and the nature of crime have
changed in the years since then; the NSCS has
been designed to fill these gaps.
NCVS data, like those shown in this pie chart,
are used to tracks trends in crime and safety
and develop policies.

What information
is collected on this
survey?
• Types and numbers of crimes experienced
• Details of crimes, including:

Figure 1.
2017 Personal Crimes

(Percentage of total victimizations)

80.6 Assault
10.8 Robbery
80.6
Assault
6.9 Rape/sexual
assault
10.8
Robbery
1.8 Purse
snatching/
pocket
picking
6.9 Rape/sexual
assault
1.8 Purse snatching/
pocket picking
2017 Property Crimes
(Percentage of total victimizations)

77.1 Theft
19.0 Burglary
77.1
3.9 Theft
Motor vehicle theft
19.0 Burglary
3.9 Motor vehicle theft

Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Crime
Victimization Survey, 2017

Why should
I participate?
Your cooperation is important to help ensure
that the federal government has accurate and
reliable information about crime and safety in
neighborhoods like yours. Your address has been
scientifically selected to represent your own
household and hundreds more like it. We think
you will find the survey interesting, and you will
be helping the U.S. Department of Justice to
understand crime and safety issues in different
communities around the U.S.

Who is being
interviewed?
The NSCS is a study of all persons age 12 or older.
The interviewer will ask to interview each adult
in your household, and will ask for permission to
interview any youth ages 12 to 17 who live there.

Do I have to participate?
Participation in this study is voluntary, but your
participation will help ensure that the results of
the study accurately represent your community.
You can skip any question that you don’t want
to answer and can stop the interview at any time.

__________________________________________________
Your NSCS Interviewer

• When and where crimes occur
• Economic loss
• Injuries
• Police involvement
• Weapons used

__________________________________________________
NSCS Interviewer Cell Phone:

How long will the interview take?
Between 20 - 40 minutes, depending on your
responses to the questions.

How will my privacy be protected?
All the information you give to this study will be
kept private.

• Your answers will not be connected with

Sponsored by the
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

your name.

Frequently Asked
Questions
What is this survey about?

• Your name and contact information will

be kept separately in secure computer files.

For more information about
this study, please contact:
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Jennifer Truman
810 7th ST., NW
Washington, DC 20531
202-307-0765
[email protected]

The NSCS asks about people’s experiences with
crime in the last 12 months, regardless of whether
these experiences were reported to the police. It
also asks people’s opinions about neighborhood
safety and the local police. The survey is asked of
adults and youth age 12 or older in selected U.S.
households.

Westat
NAME
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville, MD 20850
1-855-849-6119
[email protected]

Who is conducting this survey?
The Bureau of Justice Statistics within the
Department of Justice has asked Westat,
a research organization based in Rockville,
Maryland, to conduct the study.

A national survey on
crime and safety issues

56385.0519

How is the information collected?
Someone from Westat will come to your home
to interview you and other members of your
household.

How was I selected for this study?
Your address was scientifically selected to be
a part of our sample.

NATIONAL SURVEY OF
CRIME AND SAFETY
(NSCS)

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

OMB No. 1121-0339 Expires 4/30/2022

C2

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 25 minutes. These estimates include the time for reviewing
instructions, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.

What is the National
Survey of Crime
and Safety?

Figure 1.
2017 Personal Crimes

(Percentage of total victimizations)

80.6 Assault

The NSCS is a national survey that is collecting
information on crime and safety issues in
communities in the United States.
The primary goal of the NSCS is to provide
information about people’s perceptions of
community safety, their local police, and their
experiences with victimization and crime in the
past year. The NSCS is adapted from the National
Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), administered
by the U.S. Bureau of the Census for the Bureau
of Justice Statistics (BJS). The NCVS is the
nation’s only source of information about crime
victimization not reported to the police.
Current NCVS content was developed in 1992;
our communities and the nature of crime have
changed in the years since then; the NSCS has
been designed to fill these gaps.
NCVS data, like those shown in this pie chart,
are used to tracks trends in crime and safety
and develop policies.

10.8 Robbery
80.6
Assault
6.9 Rape/sexual
assault
10.8
Robbery
1.8 Purse
snatching/
picking
6.9 pocket
Rape/sexual
assault

2017 Property Crimes

1.8 Purse snatching/
pocket picking

(Percentage of total victimizations)

77.1 Theft
19.0 Burglary
77.1
3.9 Theft
Motor vehicle theft
19.0 Burglary
3.9 Motor vehicle theft

Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Crime
Victimization Survey, 2017

What information is
collected on this survey?
• Types and numbers of crimes experienced
• Safety practices in communities
• Policing in neighborhoods
• Details of crimes, including:
• When and where crimes occur
• Economic loss

Why should
I participate?
Your cooperation is important to help ensure
that the federal government has accurate and
reliable information about crime and safety in
neighborhoods like yours. Your address has been
scientifically selected to represent your own
household and hundreds more like it. We think
you will find the survey interesting, and you will
be helping the U.S. Department of Justice to
understand crime and safety issues in different
communities around the U.S.

Who is being
interviewed?
The NSCS is a study of all persons age 12 or older.
The interviewer will ask to interview each adult
in your household, and will ask for permission to
interview any youth ages 12 to 17 who live there.

Do I have to participate?
Participation in this study is voluntary, but your
participation will help ensure that the results of
the study accurately represent your community.
You can skip any question that you don’t want
to answer and can stop the interview at any time.

__________________________________________________
Your NSCS Interviewer

• Injuries
• Police involvement
• Weapons used
• Victim services needed and used

__________________________________________________
NSCS Interviewer Cell Phone:

Attachment 7: Pilot test – household enumeration instrument

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Section: Front.BCAPIFront

COVER SHEET

NCVS 2016 Core Changes
Blaise Item-Level Specifications Report
Items contained in this report:
- Front
- FAQs
- Household Roster
- Contact Information
- NEWHHR
- BNoninterview
- Control Card
- BSetupRoster
- BNCVS1
- Setup of Incident Roster
- BNCVS2
- BUndup
- 2016 Core change questions
- Placeholder for current supplement
- BInform
- BPhoneContactInfo
- BPhone_Lang_PersonLevel
- BNonEnglish
- BBack
- Setup of Editing/Coding Roster
- Supplement Debriefing Instruments
- DRAFT SPECS

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RESPLINE

Field

Front.Variables.RESPLINE
Description: This is the line number of the household respondent
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPLINE
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 2
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: For INCSAM eq 1, RESPLINE eq PICK1STHHRESP
For INCSAME eq 0, RESPLINE comes from the input file variable HHLD_R (RT
8500/pos. 23-24). RESPLINE can also be updated in the instrument when the
interviewer chooses a household respondent that is different from the one on the input
file. A new HHR can be choosen in the instrument at the HELLO_ALT2 or
OTHR_NAME_LAST screens or from the NEW HHR tab.

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Household Roster

Block

Household Roster

Description: Tab to display the household roster
Tab Name: HH Roster
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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HH Roster (Tab)

Field

Household Roster.HH Roster (Tab)
Description: Tab that displays the household roster
Form Pane Label: FR01b_SHOWROSCP
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe:
Universe: On path when the tab is selected with mouse click or \
when SHIFT+F1 are depressed at the same time.
Universe Description: Tab is displayed when selected using the mouse or via the keyboard by depressing
SHIFT+F1 at the same time.
Question Text: Status of household composition
INTERVIEW PERIOD: ^INTVNMBR
HHR
LN
NAME
STATUS
PHONE #
^HHR_LNO
^D_LNO
^NAME
^PNEED
^RESPPHONENUM

REL

MEMBER

SEX

AGE

^REL

^MEMBER

^SEX_C

^AGS

Fills: INTVNMBR
Instructions: Fill INTVNMBR with the value in the variable INTNMBR

Fills: HHR_LNO
Instructions: If L_NO eq RESPLINE file "X"
Else leave "empty'.

Fills: D_LNO
Instructions: If L_NO eq PER leave D_LNO blank
Else if A_SELFPROXY eq 4 store L_NO in D_LNO
Else if PERFIXINC ge 1 store I_PLN in D_LNO

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Fills: REL
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Instructions: If RELREF eq 11 fill REL with "Husband"
Elseif RELREF eq 12 fill REL with "Wife"
Elseif RELREF eq 13 fill REL with "Son"
Elseif RELREF eq 14 fill REL with "Daughtr"
Elseif RELREF eq 15 fill REL with "Father"
Elseif RELREF eq 16 fill REL with "Mother"
Elseif RELREF eq 17 fill REL with "Brother"
Elseif RELREF eq 18 fill REL with "Sister"
Elseif RELREF eq 19 fill REL with "Oth Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 20 fill REL with "Non Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 21 fill REL with "Ref Per"

Fills: MEMBER
Instructions: If MEMBER eq 1 fill MEMBER with "Member"
Else fill MEMBER with "NonMember"

Fills: SEX_C
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_C with "M"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_C with "F"
Else fill SEX_C with "D"

Fills: AGS
Instructions: If AGE eq RF or AGERNG eq RF fill AGS with "Ref"
If AGE eq DK or AGERNG eq DK fill AGS with "DK"
If AGERNG eq 1 fill AGS with "0-11"
If AGERNG eq 2 fill AGS with "12-13"
If AGERNG eq 3 fill AGS with "14-15"
If AGERNG eq 4 fill AGS with "16-17"
If AGERNG eq 5 fill AGS with "18-65"
If AGERNG eq 6 fill AGS with "66+"
Else fill AGS with (the variable) AGE

Fills: PNEED
Instructions: If PELIG eq 1 fill PNEED with "NEED SELF"
Elseif PELIG eq 3 fill PNEED with "NEED PROXY"
Elseif PELIG eq 4 fill PNEED with "Partial-Int"
If PELIG eq 5 and NONINTFLAG eq 1 fill PNEED with "Ref by other"
Elseif PELIG eq 5 fill PNEED with "REFUSED"
Elseif PELIG eq 6 fill PNEED with "DONE-Int"
Elseif PELIG eq 7 fill PNEED with "DONE-Nonint"
Elseif PELIG eq 8 fill PNEED with "Under 12"
Elseif DELUNDEL eq 1 fill PNEED with "*Moved Out"
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Elseif DELUNDEL eq 2 fill PNEED with "*Deleted"
Elseif DELUNDEL eq 3 fill PNEED with "*Deceased"
Elseif PELIG eq 9 fill PNEED with "Nonmember"

Fills: RESPPHONENUM
Instructions: Fill RESPPHONENUM with the value in the variable RESPPHONE

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: The household roster should display all persons on the roster, whether household
members or not.
Displaying nonmembers should help decrease the instances of FRs adding a duplicate
person to the roster because the person who was a nonmember last enumeration is
now back as a household member. If the FR cannot see that this person is already on
the roster (as a nonmember), then they will add the person as a duplicate. This goes
against survey procedures and lessens our ability to track victims across the time the
household is in sample.
Skip Instructions: Back to the item where the FR left off (on the main path).

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Contact Information

Block

Contact Information

Description: Tab to contain contact information for victims
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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ContactTab

Field

Contact Information.ContactTab
Description: Contact information for respondents
Form Pane Label: contact
SAS Name: contact
Tag Name: ContactTab
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: Useful resources for respondents who are in need of assistance:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-202-467-8700
http://victimsofcrime.org/
Child Help
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue

Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
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Section: NEWHHR

NEWHHR

Block

NEWHHR

Description: Pick new household respondent when you haven't reached a complete interview with
the current household respondent.
Tab Name: New household respondent
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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CONDITION

Field

Description: Condition 1-3
Form Pane Label: CONDITION
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CONDITION
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Type:
Length:
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Condition 1

Condition 1

2

Condition 2

Condition 2

3

Condition 3

Condition 3

Skip Instructions: IF CONDITION 1GO TO StartIntro_C1
IF CONDITON 2 GO TO StartIntro_C2
IF CONDITION 3 GO TO STARTINTRO

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Section:

STARTINTRO_C1

Field

Description: Intro for Condition 1
Form Pane Label: STARTINTRO
SAS Name:
Tag Name: STARTINTRO
Inherited Universe:
Universe: Condition 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Thank you for participating in the National Survey of Crime and Safety sponsored by the Bureau
of Justice Statistics at the US Department of Justice.
Read as needed: The survey questions asks for information about people's experiences with
victimization and crime in the past year. The results will be used to help improve the way the
government measures crime.
Skip Instructions: Control Card

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STARTINTRO_C2

Field

Description: Intro for Condition 1
Form Pane Label: STARTINTRO
SAS Name:
Tag Name: STARTINTRO
Inherited Universe:
Universe: Condition 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Thank you for participating in the National Survey of Crime and Safety sponsored by the Bureau
of Justice Statistics at the US Department of Justice.
Read as needed: The survey questions asks for information about people's perceptions of
community safety, their local police, and their experiences with victimization and crime in the
past year. The results will be used to help improve the way the government measures crime.
Skip Instructions: Control Card

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STARTINTRO

Field

Description: Intro for Condition 3 crime questions
Form Pane Label: STARTINTRO
SAS Name:
Tag Name: STARTINTRO
Inherited Universe:
Universe: Condition 3
Universe
Description:
Question Text:

Thank you for participating in this study. The study is called the National Survey of Crime and
Safety and is sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics at the US Department of Justice. It
asks for information about people's perceptions of community safety, their local police, and their
experiences with victimization and crime in the past year. The results will be used to help
improve the way the government measures crime
Skip Instructions: START_STOLEN

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START_STOLEN

Field

Description: Anything stolen
Form Pane Label:
START_STOLEN
SAS Name:
Tag Name: START_STOLEN
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months, has anything been stolen from you or anyone
else who lives here?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: START_BROKEN

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Field

START_BROKE

N

Description: Broken into
Form Pane Label:
START_BROKEN
SAS Name:
Tag Name: START_BROKEN
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months, has anyone broken in or tried to break into
your home?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: START_ATTACK

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START_ATTACK

Field

Description: Been attacked
Form Pane Label:
START_ATTACK
SAS Name:
Tag Name: START_ATTACK
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months, has anyone attacked or tried to attack you or
anyone else who lives here?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: START_SAFE

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START_SAFE

Field

Description: Safe in community
Form Pane Label:
START_SAFE
SAS Name:
Tag Name: START_SAFE
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

live safe?

On the whole, how much of the time is the community where you

*Read answer list*
Type:
Length:
Answer List: START_SAFE

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Always safe

Always safe

2

Mostly safe

Mostly safe

3

Sometimes safe

4

Sometimes
safe
Rarely safe

5

Never safe

Never safe

Rarely safe

Skip Instructions: START_AFRAID
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START_AFRAID

Field

Description: Afraid to walk alone
Form Pane Label:
START_AFRAID
SAS Name:
Tag Name: START_AFRAID
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Is there any place within a mile of your home where you would be afraid to walk
alone at night?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: Control Card

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Section: Control Card

Control Card

Block

Control Card

Description: Collection of household characteristics and collection/updating of person level
characteristics of the household roster\
(Household respondent only)
Tab Name: Control Card
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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BHousingUnit

Block

Control Card.BHousingUnit
Description: Control card housing unit characteristics questions
Tab Name: Housing Unit Characteristics
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WEBEC ne 1
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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HHINTRO

Field

Description: Intro for Condition 3
Form Pane Label: HHINTRO
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHINTRO
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Thank you for your responses. Next I am going to ask some questions about this household and the people who live here.
Skip Instructions: VERDADD_CP

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VERADD_CP

Field

Description: Confirm address
Form Pane Label: VERADD_CP
SAS Name:
Tag Name: VERADD_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

I have your address listed as…

Read address below
[ADDRESS FILL]
Is that your exact address?
If address is incorrect, first check you are at the right address. Only minor updates should be made.
Type:
Length:
Answer List: VERADD_CP
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Same

SAME address

2

Changed

Haven’t moved, but address has changed
Don't Know Refuse

Skip Instructions: IF CHANGED, NEWADDRESSLINE1_CP . IF SAME GO TO MAILNGSAME_CP

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NEWADDRESSLINE1_CP

Field

Description: New address line 1
Form Pane Label: New Add Line 1
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWADDRESSLINE1_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERADD_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new house number and street name; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWADDRESSLINE2_CP

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NEWADDRESSLINE2_CP

Field

Description: New address line 2
Form Pane Label: New Add Line 2
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWADDRESSLINE2_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERADD_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new apt#, suite, etc.; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWADDCITY_CP

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NEWADDCITY_CP

Field

Description: New city
Form Pane Label: New City Nme
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWADDCITY_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERADD_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new city name; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWADDSTATE_CP

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NEWADDSTATE_CP

Field

Description: New state
Form Pane Label: New State
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWADDSTATE1_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERADD_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new state abbreviation; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWADDZIP5_CP

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NEWADDZIP5_CP

Field

Description: New zip code
Form Pane Label: New Zip5
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWADDZIP5_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERADD_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new 5-digit ZIP code; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWADDZIP4_CP

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Section: Control Card

NEWADDZIP4_CP

Field

Description: New Zip code
Form Pane Label: New Zip4
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWADDZIP4_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERADD_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new 4-digit ZIP code; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: MAILINGSAME_CP

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MAILINGSAME_CP

Field

Description: Mailing address
Form Pane Label: MAILINGSAME_CP
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MAILINGSAME_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Is your mailing address the same as your physical address?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know Refuse

Skip Instructions: IF YES, SKIP TO HHPHONE; IF NO CONTINE TO VERIFYMAILING_CP

__________________________________________________________________

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Section: Control Card

VERIFYMAILING_CP

Field

Description: Verify mailing address
Form Pane Label: VERIFYMAILING_CP
SAS Name:
Tag Name: VERMAILING_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: MAILINGSAME_CP = 2
Universe Description: Mailing address not the same as physical address
Question Text:

I have your mailing address as…

Read address below
[ADDRESS FILL]
Is that correct?
Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know Refuse

Skip Instructions: IF NO, NEWMAILADDRESSLINE1_CP. IF YES GO TO HHPHONE

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NEWMAILADDRESSLINE1_CP

Field

Description: New mail address line 1
Form Pane Label: New Mail Line 1
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWMAILADDRESSLINE1_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERIFYMAILING_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new house number and street name; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWMAILADDRESSLINE2_CP

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NEWMAILADDRESSLINE2_CP

Field

Description: New mail address line 2
Form Pane Label: New Mail Line 2
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWMAILADDRESSLINE2_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERIFYMAILING_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new apt#, suite, etc.; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWMAILCITY_CP

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NEWMAILCITY_CP

Field

Description: New mail city
Form Pane Label: New Mail City
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWMAILCITY_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERIFYMAILING_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new city name; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWMAILSTATE_CP

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NEWMAILSTATE_CP

Field

Description: New mail state
Form Pane Label: New Mail State
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWMAILSTATE1_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERIFYMAILING_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new state abbreviation; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWMAILZIP5_CP

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NEWMAILZIP5_CP

Field

Description: New mailng zip code
Form Pane Label: New Mail Zip5
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWMAILZIP5_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERIFYMAILING_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new 5-digit ZIP code; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: NEWMAILZIP4_CP

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Section: Control Card

NEWMAILZIP4_CP

Field

Description: New Mailing Zip code
Form Pane Label: New Mail Zip4
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NEWMAILZIP4_CP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: VERIFYMAILING_CP eq 2
Universe Description:

OLD ADDRESS
[ADDRESS FILL]
If incorrect or mssing, enter new 4-digit ZIP code; otherwise press “Enter” to continue
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: HHPHONE

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HHPHONE

Field

Description: Phone number
Form Pane Label: HHPHONE
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHPONE
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

What is the best phone number to use to reach this household?

Record phone number
Enter 0 for no phone number
Type:
Length:

Don't Know Refuse

Skip Instructions: TENURE

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TENURE

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.TENURE
Description: Are your living quarters owned/being bought, rented, occupied without payment of
rent
Form Pane Label: tenure
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TENURE
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: NEWMAILGQDESCRIPTION_CP = enter or MAILINGSAME_CP =
VERIFYMAILINGSAME_CP = 1\
\
AND\
\
[INCSAM eq 1 or \
(INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or (INCSAM eq 0 and
REPLCE eq 1)] or TENURE eq "empty"

1

or

Universe Description: Asked of incoming cases or continuing cases in the 3rd, 5th, or 7th interview period or
replacement households (in any of the 2th through 7th enumeration periods)
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Are your living quarters...
Read answer categories.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TENURE
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Owned or buying [bold]Owned or being bought by ^YOU_NAME or someone in
^YOUR_HIS_HER household?[n]

2

Rented

[bold]Rented for cash?[n]

3

No payment

[bold]Occupied without payment of cash rent?[n]
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: STUDENTHOUSING

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STUDENTHOUSING

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.STUDENTHOUSING
Description: Are living quarters used as student housing by a college or university
Form Pane Label: Student housing
SAS Name:
Tag Name: STUDENTHOUSING
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: NEWMAILGQDESCRIPTION_CP
VERIFYMAILINGSAME_CP = 1\
\
AND\
\
INCSAM = 0, 1

=

enter

or

MAILINGSAME_CP

=

1

or

Universe Description: Asked of incoming and continuing cases (or replacement households) each
enumeration
Question Text: ^APPARENT
(Are ^YOUR_NAME living quarters presently used as student housing by
a college or university?)

Fills: APPARENT
Instructions: If START_CP eq 2,3 fill APPARENT with (the following interviewer instruction
which should be preceded with a blue diamond and in blue text):
"<> If apparent, enter precode without asking."
Else leave APPARENT blank.

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

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1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: Asked of incoming and continuing cases each enumeration
Skip Instructions: TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT

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TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT
Description: Type of housing unit
Form Pane Label: Type HU
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: (INCSAM eq 1) or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) or TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT eq
"empty"
Universe Description: All incoming cases or continuing cases where TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT is empty
Question Text:

Please select one box that describes the type of housing unit.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: TYPEOFHUS
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

House, apartment, flat

2

HU in nontransient hotel, motel, etc.

3

HU permanent in transient hotel, motel, etc.

4

HU in rooming house

5

Mobile home or trailer with no permanent room added

6

Mobile home or trailer with one or more permanent rooms attached

7

HU not specified above - Describe

8

Quarters not HU in rooming or boarding house

9

Unit not permanent in transient hotel, motel, etc.

10

Unoccupied site for mobile home, trailer, or tent

11

Student quarters in college dormitory

12

Other unit not specified above - Describe
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: Asked only of incoming cases or continuing cases where i_TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT
(input value) is empty
Skip Instructions: If TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT eq 7 goto TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC7
Elseif TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT eq 12 goto TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC12
Else goto LANDLINE

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TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC7

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC7
Description: Type of housing unit - Specify other "Housing Unit"
Form Pane Label: HU - specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC7
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT eq 7
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other type of "Housing Unit".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: LANDLINE

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TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC12

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC12
Description: Type of housing unit - Specify other "Other Unit"
Form Pane Label: Other unit - specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TYPEOFHOUSINGUNITSPEC12
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: TYPEOFHOUSINGUNIT eq 12
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other type of "Other Unit".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: LANDLINE

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LANDLNE
Description: Does home have a landline
Form Pane Label: LANDLINE
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LANDLINE
Inherited Universe:
Universe: It
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Is there a landline telephone in this home that residents answer?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: INTERNETACCESS

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INTERNETACCESS
Description: Does home have a landline
Form Pane Label: INTERNET Access
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INTERNETAccess
Inherited Universe:
Universe: It
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Do you have access to the internet in this household?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: NUMBEROFUNITS

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NUMBEROFUNITS

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.NUMBEROFUNITS
Description: Number of units in this structure
Form Pane Label: Number of units
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NUMBEROFUNITS
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: (INCSAM eq 1) or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) or NUMBEROFUNITS eq
"empty"
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Observe or ask:
(How many housing units are in this structure?)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: NUMBER_OF_UNITS
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

4

4

4

5

5-9

5-9

6

10+

10+

7

Trailer

Mobile home/trailer

8

Other

Only OTHER units
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: Asked only of incoming cases or continuing cases where NUMBEROFUNITS is
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empty
Skip Instructions: If NUMBEROFUNITS eq 1,7 goto GATEDWALLEDCOMMUNITY
Else goto DIRECTENTRANCETOUNIT

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DIRECTENTRANCETOUNIT

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.DIRECTENTRANCETOUNIT
Description: Does unit have direct entrance
Form Pane Label: Direct entrance
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DIRECTENTRANCETOUNIT
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: ((INCSAM = 1) or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) and NUMBEROFUNITS in (2..6)
or 8)) or\
(NUMBEROFUNITS in (2..6) or 8 and DIRECTENTRANCETOUNIT = "empty")
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Observe or ask:
(Does the unit have an outside entrance, patio doors, or windows, etc., on
the ground level - or outside stairs leading directly to this unit?)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Asked
only
of
incoming
cases
DIRECTENTRANCETOUNIT is empty

or

continuing

cases

where

Should Q text be shaded (i.e. optional)?

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Skip Instructions: GATEDWALLEDCOMMUNITY

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GATEDWALLEDCOMMUNITY

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.GATEDWALLEDCOMMUNITY
Description: Is unit in a gated or walled community
Form Pane Label: Gatewall
SAS Name:
Tag Name: GATEDWALLEDCOMMUNITY
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: (INCSAM
=
1)
or
(INCSAM
eq
GATEDWALLEDCOMMUNITY = 'empty'

0

and

REPLCE

eq

1)

or

Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if unsure
(Is this unit in a gated or walled community that restricts access by
non-residents or requires entry codes, key cards, or security guard approval to
access?)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: Asked
only
of
incoming
cases
GATEDWALLEDCOMMUNITY is empty

or

continuing

cases

where

Skip Instructions: If NUMBEROFUNITS in (2..6) or 8 goto RESTRICTEDACCESS
Else goto HHROSTER_FNAME

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RESTRICTEDACCESS

Field

Control Card.BHousingUnit.RESTRICTEDACCESS
Description: Does unit have restricted access
Form Pane Label: Restrict access
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESTRICTEDACCESS
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(WEBEC ne 1)
Universe: ((INCSAM = 1) or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1))
DIRECTENTRANCETOUNIT \
or (NUMBEROFUNITS in (2..6) or 8 and RESTRICTEDACCESS = "empty")

and

Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if unsure:
(Is this unit in a building that requires a special entry system such as entry
codes, key cards, or security guard approval to access?)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: Asked only of cases that are multiunits
Skip Instructions: HHROSTER_FNAME

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BDemoTable

Block

Control Card.BDemoTable
Description: Builds household roster/updates household roster/select household respondent and
reference person
Tab Name: HH roster
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions

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BPreDemoTable

Block

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable

Description: This table should be filled horizontally asking HHROSTER_FNAME through
HHMEMBER for Line 1 before proceeding to Line 2, Line 3, etc. Exit table by entering
"999".
Tab Name: PreDemos Table
Fly Over Name: PreDemos Table
Universe Type: While
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty'))
Universe Description: All members of incoming (new) households or new members of continuing households
or members/nonmembers in continuing households that require change to
nonmembers/members on the household roster or all members of continuing
households (for which no roster was provided on input) or a roster where one or more
household members are missing demographic information (i.e. SEX or
RELATIONSHIP are empty on input)
Array:
Block Instructions:

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HHROSTER_FNAME

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.HHROSTER_FNAME
Description: First name of person being added to the household roster
Form Pane Label: First name
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHROSTER_FNAME
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: (INCSAM eq 1 and RESTRICTEDACCESS) or\
(INCSAM eq 0 and HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1 and NROSIZE lt MAXPER
Universe

Description: When an incoming case, HHROSTER_FNAME will be on path from
RESTRICTEDACCESS or it will be on path when any of the inherited universe criteria
are met (for a continuing case).

Question Text: ^COLLECT_NAME
Enter first name on this screen.
^MEM_NONMEM
Enter 999 to leave the table.

Fills: COLLECT_NAME
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 1 or if (INCSAM eq 0 and BLANKROSTER eq 1) fill
COLLECT_NAME with "What are the names of all people living or staying
^HERE_THERE? Start with the name of the person or one of the people who
^OWNS_RENTS this home."
Else fill COLLECT_NAME with "What is the name of the person/people that
is/are new to the household?"

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Fills: MEM_NONMEM
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 0 fill MEM_NONMEM with (the interviewer instruction) "To change
a non-member already listed on this roster to a member use the up/down arrow
to go to MEMBERCHANGES and enter the reason why this person is now a
member."
Elseif INCSAM eq 1 fill MEM_NONMEM with (the interviewer instruction) "To
change a non-member already listed on this roster to a member use the
up/down arrow to go to HHMEMBER and enter a 1."

Type: String
Length: 20
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store 01 in L_NO for the first person added to the household roster, 02 in L_NO for
the second person added to the household roster, and so forth up to L_NO eq 30.
Store L_NO for the last person added to the roster in HIGHLINENO
Store 21 in RELATIONSHIP for L_NO eq 01.
Store L_NO of reference person (RELATIONSHIP eq 21) in SUM_REFPER
Array:
Skip Instructions: If HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and INCSAM eq 0 and RESPLINE ne empty and
LASTMARK lt 16 and MEMBER (for RESPLINE) ne 1 goto HHR_CK
Elseif HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and INCSAM eq 0 and MEMBER ne 1 (for
Reference Person/L_NO whose REL eq 21) and there is at least one other person on
the roster with MEMBER eq 1 goto REFPER_CK
Elseif HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and INCSAME eq 0 and no L_NO has a REL eq
21 (no household member is selected as the Reference Person) goto REFPER_CK
Elseif HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and INCSAM eq 0 and two Line Numbers have a
REL eq 21 (there are two persons selected as the Reference Person) goto
TWOREFPER_CK
Elseif HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and INCSAM eq 0 and MEMBER (for Reference
Person/L_NO whose REL eq 21) ne 1 and there are no persons on the roster with
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MEMBER eq 1 goto HHLDCOVERAGE
Elseif HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and MEMBER eq 1,2 (for the L_NO where 999
entered) goto NAME_CHECK
Elseif HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 goto HHLDCOVERAGE
Else goto HHROSTER_LNAME

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NAME_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.NAME_CHECK
Description: This edit is to prevent FR's from acidentally typing "999" over existing persons.

Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and MEMBER eq 1,2
Universe Description: Existing person on household roster (either member or nonmember) with 999 entered
in their HHROSTER_FNAME item
Text:

You can only enter 999 on a blank line - not over an existing person.
^IFNEEDTODELETE
Select "Close" to return to HHROSTER_FNAME to restore ^FIRSTNAME to the
household roster.

Check Instructions: Display the following interviewer instruction only when INCSAM eq 0... "If you need to
delete this person from the roster, use arrow key to goto MEMBERCHANGES and
enter the reason why this person is no longer a member."
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: HHROSTER_FNAME
Fills: IFNEEDTODELETE
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 0 fill IFNEEDTODELETE with the interviewer instruction "<>If you
need to delete this person from the roster, use arrow key to go to
MEMBERCHANGES and enter the reason why this person is no longer a
member.[n]"
Else leave IFNEEDTODELETE blank.
Fills: FIRSTNAME
Instructions: Fill FIRSTNAME with (person's first name from whose name was typed over
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with 999) HHLDROSTER_FNAME.

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REFPER_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.REFPER_CK
Description: Hard edit check to identify situation where there is an invalid or no reference person.

Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and \
((L_NO whose REL eq 21 and has a MEMBER ne 1 AND there is at least one other
person on the roster with MEMBER eq 1) or (no household member has a REL eq 21))
Universe Description: Attempting to exit the pre-demos table without a valid reference person because the
reference person is not a household member or no one has been selected as the
Reference Person.
Text:

You need to select a reference person who is a household member.
Move to the "RELATION" column and enter 21 for the reference person.
If necessary, update the relationships of all household members to the reference
person.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: HHROSTER_FNAME

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TWOREFPER_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.TWOREFPER_CK
Description: Hard edit check to identify situation where two persons are selected as the reference
person.
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and there are two Line Numbers whose REL eq 21
Universe Description: Attempting to exit the pre-demos table without a valid reference person because there
are two people selected as the Reference Person.
Text:

You cannot have 2 people selected as the reference person.
Move to the "RELATION" column and enter 21 for the reference person.
If necessary, update the relationships of all household members to the reference
person.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: HHROSTER_FNAME

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HHR_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.HHR_CK
Description: Hard edit check for when RESPLINE is a line number for a person whose MEMBER
ne 1
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: HHROSTER_FNAME eq 999 and INCSAM eq 0 and RESPLINE ne empty and
LASTMARK lt 16 and (MEMBER (for RESPLINE) ne 1)
Universe Description: Continuing case with a household respondent who is a nonmember
Text:

The household respondent is not a household member. Please select a household
respondent who is a household member.

Check Instructions: This item has not worked in the instrument, so it is being removed from the instrument
and replaced with item VALIDHHR_CK in the DemosTable which is a more appropriate
place to deal with the issue of an invalid HHR.
Once the edit check VALIDHHR_CK is introduced to the instrument, this edit check
should be deleted.
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: HHROSTER_FNAME

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HHROSTER_LNAME

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.HHROSTER_LNAME
Description: Last name of person being added to the household roster
Form Pane Label: Last name
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHROSTER_LNAME
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: HHROSTER_FNAME ne 999
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^COLLECT_NAME
Enter last name on this screen.

Fills: COLLECT_NAME
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 1 or if (INCSAM eq 0 and BLANKROSTER eq 1) fill
COLLECT_NAME with "What are the names of all people living or staying
^HERE_THERE? Start with the name of the person or one of the people who
^OWNS_RENTS this home."
Else fill COLLECT_NAME with "What is the name of the person/people that
is/are new to the household?"

Type: String
Length: 20
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store HHROSTER_FNAME and HHROSTER_LNAME in NAME (separate with a
space)
If INCSAM eq 0 store 1 in NEWPERS
If INCSAM eq 0 and L_NO (of person whose name changed) eq RESPLINE store
NAME in RESPNAME
Array:
Skip Instructions: SEX

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SEX

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.SEX
Description: Gender
Form Pane Label: Sex
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SEX
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: INCSAM eq 1 or \
INCSAM eq 0 and SEX eq 'empty'
Universe Description:
Question Text:
^AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC male or female?
Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AREYOU_IS_C with "Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)
Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: Sex
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Male

2

Female
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If SEX eq 1 store "M" in SEX_C
Elseif SEX eq 2 store "F" in SEX_C
Array:
Skip Instructions: If L_NO eq SUM_REFPER (if L_NO is the reference person) goto HHMEMBER
Else goto RELATIONSHIP

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RELATIONSHIP

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.RELATIONSHIP
Description: Relationship to reference person
Form Pane Label: Relation
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RELATIONSHIP
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: SEX and L_NO ne SUM_REFPER or\
RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty'
Universe Description:
Question Text:

^NEWREFPERRVW
What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC relationship to ^REFPERSON?

Fills: NEWREFPERRVW
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 0 and NEWREFPER fill NEWREFPERRVW with "Review the
relationships of other household members to the new reference person and
update these relationships if necessary".
Else leave NEWREFPERRVW blank.

Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
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Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Fills: REFPERSON
Instructions: If RESPLINE (or SUM HHRESP) = SUM_REFPER fill REFPERSON with "you"
Else fill REFPERSON with NAME where L_NO eq SUM_REFPER (or can use
REL_REF eq 21)
(the fill should display the first and last name of the reference person if the HHR
is not the same person as the reference person, or "you" if the HHR is the same
person as the reference person)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: RELATIONSHIP
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Husband

12

Wife

13

Son

14

Daughter

15

Father

16

Mother

17

Brother

18

Sister

19

Other relative

20

Nonrelative
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another person) or if
RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another person) goto
SPOUSE_CHECK
Elseif RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another person) or
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RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another person) goto
HUSBWIFE_CHECK
Elseif RELATIONSHIP eq 15 and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 (for another person) or if
RELATIONSHIP eq 16 and RELATIONSHIP eq 16 (for another person) goto
PARENT_CHECK
Elseif RELATIONSHIP eq 12, 14, 16, or 18 and SEX eq 1 goto MALE_CHECK
Elseif RELATIONSHIP eq 11, 13, 15, or 17 and SEX eq 2 goto FEMALE_CHECK
Else goto HHMEMBER

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SPOUSE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.SPOUSE_CHECK
Description: More than one "husband" selected as relationship to reference person or more than
one "wife" selected as relationship to reference person.

Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another person) or
RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another person)
Universe Description: More than one "husband" selected as relationship to reference person or more than one
"wife" selected as relationship to reference person and both persons have a MEMBER
eq 1.
Text:

You entered more than one ^HUSBANDWIFE as the relationship to the reference
person. Go back to RELATIONSHIP and correct the relationship if necessary.

Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "SUPPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another
person) or RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another person)
goto HUSBWIFE_CHECK
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 (for
another person) or if RELATIONSHIP eq 16 and RELATIONSHIP eq 16 (for another
person) goto PARENT_CHECK
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 12, 14, 16, or 18 and SEX eq 1 goto
MALE_CHECK
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 11, 13, 15, or 17 and SEX eq 2 goto
FEMALE_CHECK
Elseif "SUPPRESS" goto HHMEMBER
Else goto RELATIONSHIP ['goto' or 'close' are selected]
Fills: HUSBANDWIFE
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Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 11 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "husband"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 12 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "wife"

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HUSBWIFE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.HUSBWIFE_CHECK
Description: Husband (or wife) selected as relationship to reference person when there is already
a wife (or husband) selected as relationship to reference person for another person.

Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another person) or
RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another person)
Universe Description: Husband selected as relationship to reference person and Wife already is a relationship
for another person or wife selected as relationship to reference person and husband
already is a relationship for another person
Text:

You entered ^HUSBANDWIFE when another person on the roster is listed as the
^HUSBWIFEALREADY of the reference person. Go back to RELATIONSHIP and
correct.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: RELATIONSHIP
Fills: HUSBANDWIFE
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 11 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "husband"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 12 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "wife"
Fills: HUSBWIFEALREADY
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 11 fill HUSBWIFEALREADY with "wife"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 12 fill HUSBWIFEALREADY with
"husband"

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PARENT_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.PARENT_CHECK
Description: More than one "father" or more than one "mother" selected as relationship to refernce
person
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: RELATIONSHIP eq 15 and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 (for another person) or if
RELATIONSHIP eq 16 and RELATIONSHIP eq 16 (for another person)
Universe Description: More than one "father" or more than one "mother" selected as relationship to
reference person
Text:

You entered more than one ^FATHERMOTHER as a relationship to the reference
person. Verify that RELATIONSHIP is correct.

Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: RELATIONSHIP
Fills: FATHERMOTHER
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 15 fill FATHERMOTHER with "father"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 16 fill FATHERMOTHER with "mother"

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MALE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.MALE_CHECK
Description: Male selected for a "wife", "daughter", "mother" or "sister" relationship to reference
person
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: SEX eq 1 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12, 14, 16, or 18\
Universe Description: Male selected for a "wife", "daughter", "mother" or "sister" relationship to reference
person
Text: RELATIONSHIP: ^REL_DIS

SEX: ^SEX_DIS

The sex entered is inconsistent with the relationship selected.
Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "SUPPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 11, 13, 15, or 17 and SEX eq 2 (for any
person) goto FEMALE_CHECK
Elseif "SUPPRESS" goto HHMEMBER
Else goto RELATIONSHIP ['goto' or 'close' are selected]
Fills: REL_DIS
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP = 11 fill REL_DIS with "Husband"
If RELATIONSHIP = 12 fill REL_DIS with "Wife"
If RELATIONSHIP = 13 fill REL_DIS with "Son"
If RELATIONSHIP = 14 fill REL_DIS with "Daughter"
If RELATIONSHIP = 15 fill REL_DIS with "Father"
If RELATIONSHIP = 16 fill REL_DIS with "Mother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 17 fill REL_DIS with "Brother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 18 fill REL_DIS with "Sister"
If RELATIONSHIP = 19 fill REL_DIS with "Other relative"
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If RELATIONSHIP = 20 fill REL_DIS with "Nonrelative"
Fills: SEX_DIS
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_DIS with "Male"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_DIS with "Female"

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FEMALE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.FEMALE_CHECK
Description: Female selected for a "husband", "son", "father" or "brother" relationship to reference
person.
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: SEX eq 2 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11, 13, 15, or 17\
Universe Description: Female selected for a "husband", "son", "father" or "brother" relationship to reference
person
Text: RELATIONSHIP: ^REL_DIS

SEX: ^SEX_DIS

The sex entered is inconsistent with the relationship selected.
Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "SUPPRESS" goto HHMEMBER
Else goto RELATIONSHIP ['goto' or 'close' are selected]
Fills: REL_DIS
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP = 11 fill REL_DIS with "Husband"
If RELATIONSHIP = 12 fill REL_DIS with "Wife"
If RELATIONSHIP = 13 fill REL_DIS with "Son"
If RELATIONSHIP = 14 fill REL_DIS with "Daughter"
If RELATIONSHIP = 15 fill REL_DIS with "Father"
If RELATIONSHIP = 16 fill REL_DIS with "Mother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 17 fill REL_DIS with "Brother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 18 fill REL_DIS with "Sister"
If RELATIONSHIP = 19 fill REL_DIS with "Other relative"
If RELATIONSHIP = 20 fill REL_DIS with "Nonrelative"
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Fills: SEX_DIS
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_DIS with "Male"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_DIS with "Female"

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HHMEMBER

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.HHMEMBER
Description: Household membership status of person

Form Pane Label: HH member
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHMEMBER
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: HHROSTER_LNAME
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^DO_DOES_C_CC ^YOU_NAME_CC usually live ^HERE_THERE?
If "No", probe for usual residence elsewhere.
Fills: DO_DOES_C_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
DO_DOES_C_CC with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C_CC with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOU_NAME_CC with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)

Fills: HERE_THERE
Instructions: If MODE eq 0 (CAPI) AND INTTYP eq 1 (Personal Visit) fill HERE_THERE with
"here"
Else fill HERE_THERE with "there".
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Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If HHMEMBER eq 1 store 1 in MEMBER
Elseif HHMEMBER eq 2 store 2 in MEMBER and 0 in SELFPROXY
Array:
Skip Instructions: If INCSAM eq 1 and HHMEMBER eq 1 and NROSIZE eq MAXPER goto
ROS2BIGOVER30
Elseif goto HHROSTER_FNAME (for the next empty row)
Elseif INCSAM eq 1 and HHMEMBER eq 2 goto HSEMEMURE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and HHMEMBER eq 1 and NROSIZE eq MAXPER goto
ROS2BIGOVER30
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and HHMEMBER eq 1 and L_NO ne HIGHLINENO goto
MEMBERCHANGES (for next person)
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and HHMEMBER eq 2 goto HSEMEMURE

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HSEMEMURE

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BPreDemoTable.HSEMEMURE
Description: Usual place of residence elsewhere

Form Pane Label: Usual res elsewhere
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HSEMEMURE
Inherited Universe: (WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1) AND
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 [for replacement households] or\
\
INCSAM eq 1 [when building the HH roster] or \
\
(INCSAM eq 0 [when adding people to the household roster, or when
verifying/changing the membership of members/nonmembers on the household roster]
AND \
(NAMECHECK eq 2) or \
(HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1) or\
(BLANKROSTER eq 1) or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND SEX eq 'empty') or \
(MEMBER eq 1 AND RELATIONSHIP eq 'empty')))
Universe: HHMEMBER eq 2 and MEMBER ne 3
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^DO_DOES_C_CC ^YOU_NAME_CC have a usual place of residence
elsewhere?
Fills: DO_DOES_C_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
DO_DOES_C_CC with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C_CC with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOU_NAME_CC with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo

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Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If HSEMEMURE eq 1 store 2 in MEMBER and 2 in HHMEMBER
Else store 1 in MEMBER and 1 in HHMEMBER
Array:
Skip Instructions: If INCSAM eq 1 and NROSIZE eq MAXPER goto ROS2BIGOVER30
Elseif INCSAM eq 1 goto HHROSTER_FNAME (for the next empty row)
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and NROSIZE eq MAXPER goto ROS2BIGOVER30
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and L_NO ne HIGHLINENO goto MEMBERCHANGES (for next
person)

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Section: Control Card.BDemoTable

HHLDCOVERAGE

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.HHLDCOVERAGE
Description: Household coverage question
Form Pane Label: hhld coverage
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHLDCOVERAGE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCSAM eq 0,1 (all cases)
Universe Description:
Question Text: Have I missed anyone else living or staying ^HERE_THERE such as
any babies, any lodgers, or anyone who is away at present
traveling or in the hospital?
L_NO

NAME

^L_NO

^NAME

Fills: HERE_THERE
Instructions: If MODE eq 0 (CAPI) AND INTTYP eq 1 (Personal Visit) fill HERE_THERE with
"here"
Else fill HERE_THERE with "there".

Fills: L_NO
Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

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Section: Control Card.BDemoTable

Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: The displayed roster in the info pane should only display persons with MEMBER eq 1.
Skip Instructions: If HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1 and NROSIZE eq MAXPER goto ROS2BIGOVER30
Elseif HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1 goto HHROSTER_FNAME
Elseif HHLDCOVERAGE eq 2 and (all people on the roster have) MEMBER eq 2 goto
ENTIREHHURE
Elseif HHLDCOVERAGE eq 2 and INCSAM eq 1 goto PICK1STHHR
Else goto AGECHECK

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ENTIREHHURE

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.ENTIREHHURE
Description: Screen to identify to interviewer that all people in the household have a usual
residence elsewhere
Form Pane Label: URE
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ENTIREHHURE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: All people on the roster have MEMBER eq 2 and HHLDCOVERAGE eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

All people on the household roster have a usual residence elsewhere.
Enter 1 to exit this case.
Then, reenter this case to code it a Noninterview (Type B - Entire Household URE)
via START_CP.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: VERIFY

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PICK1STHHRESP

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.PICK1STHHRESP
Description: Screen to select the household respondent for the INSAM=1 interview
Form Pane Label: Pick HHR
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PICK1STHHRESP
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCSAM eq 1
Universe Description: All incoming cases after HHLDCOVERAGE eq 2 (since we need to select a
household respondent)
Question Text:

Enter the line number for the person with whom you are speaking.
This person should be at least 18 years of age and knowledgeable about the
household.
LN

NAME

^L_NO

^NAME

Fills: L_NO
Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Pick1stHHR_LNS
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

01

Line number 01

02

Line number 02

03

Line number 03

04

Line number 04

05

Line number 05

06

Line number 06

07

Line number 07

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08

Line number 08

09

Line number 09
10

Line number 10

11

Line number 11

12

Line number 12

13

Line number 13

14

Line number 14

15

Line number 15

16

Line number 16

17

Line number 17

18

Line number 18

19

Line number 19

20

Line number 20

21

Line number 21

22

Line number 22

23

Line number 23

24

Line number 24

25

Line number 25

26

Line number 26

27

Line number 27

28

Line number 28

29

Line number 29

30

Line number 30
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Store Instructions: Store PICK1STHHRESP (line number selected in PICK1STHHRESP) in RESPLINE
and RESPONDENTLINE and PERTALKINGTOLN
Store NAME (of the line number selected in PICK1STHHRESP) in RESPNAME and
RESPONDENTNAME and PERTALKINGTO
Array:
Special Instructions: Limit the roster diplayed in this question to persons with:
MEMBER eq 1
(Since MEMBER is the only HHR eligibility requirement known at this point, MEMBER
eq 1 should be used to determine the the answer list for this field).
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Skip Instructions: If PICK1STHHRESP gt HIGHLNO or PICK1STHHRESP eq L_NO for a person with
MEMBER ne 1 goto PICKHHRESP_CK
Elseif PICKHHRESP eq 01-30 display a soft edit check "Are you sure this is the
person you want to select to be the household respondent?"
Else goto BIRTHDAYMO

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PICKHHRESP_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.PICKHHRESP_CK
Description: Error message because selected an invalid line number when trying to select the first
HHR (L_NO is not a member or is higher than highest roster L_NO)
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PICK1STHHRESP eq L_NO for a person with MEMBER ne 1 or \
PICK1STHHRESP gt HIGHLNO or \
PICK_PROXYPERHHR eq L_NO for a person with MEMBER ne 1 or \
PICK_PROXYPERHHR gt HIGHLNO
Universe Description: Line number selected is for a person who is not a household member or line number
is out of range
Text:

^PICKHHRERROR

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: If PICK_PROXYPERHHR goto PICK_PROXYPERHHR
Else goto PICK1STHHRESP
Fills: PICKHHRERROR
Instructions: If PICK1STHHRESP or PICK_PROXYPERHHR eq L_NO for a person with
MEMBER ne 1 fill PICKHHRERROR with (the FR instruction) "Invalid line
number. Person selected is not a household member."
Elseif PICK1STHHRESP or PICK_PROXYPERHHR gt HIGHLNO fill
PICKHHRERROR with (the FR instruction) "Invalid line number. Please select a
valid line number."

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ROS2BIGOVER30

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.ROS2BIGOVER30
Description: Roster is now over 30 people
Form Pane Label: ros2bigover30
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ROS2BIGOVER30
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: NEWREFPER eq 31 and NROSIZE eq MAXPER or\
HHMEMBER and NROSIZE eq MAXPER or\
HHLDCOVERAGE eq 1 and NROSIZE eq MAXPER
Universe Description:
Question Text:

There are more than 30 people in the household roster for this household.
Are there any other people living or staying ^HERE_THERE who have not been
listed?

Fills: HERE_THERE
Instructions: If MODE eq 0 (CAPI) AND INTTYP eq 1 (Personal Visit) fill HERE_THERE with
"here"
Else fill HERE_THERE with "there".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: If ROS2BIGOVER30 eq 1 goto ROS2BIGHOWMANY
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Elseif ROS2BIGOVER30 eq 2 and NEWREFPER goto NEWREFPER
Else goto HHLDCOVERAGE

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ROS2BIGHOWMANY

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.ROS2BIGHOWMANY
Description: How many more people to add?
Form Pane Label: ros2bighowmany
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ROS2BIGHOWMANY
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ROS2BIGOVER30 = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Record the number of additional people living or staying here.
These additional people are not added to the household roster so you will not
conduct an NCVS interview for them.
How many others?

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 99
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If NEWREFPER goto NEWREFPER
Else goto HHLDCOVERAGE

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BDemoDetailed

Block

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed
Description:
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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BRTHDATEMO

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.BRTHDATEMO
Description: Person's date of birth-month screen
Form Pane Label: Birth mo.
SAS Name:
Tag Name: BRTHDATEMO
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCSAM eq 1 or\
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)or\
AGECHECK eq 2 or\
VFYAGE eq 2 or\
INCSAM eq 0 and BRTHDATEYR (for current L_NO) eq 9998, 9999, or 'empty'
Universe Description: Incoming case to collect date of birth or when code previous birthdate is not correct at
AGECHECK or VFYAGE or when a new person added to a continuing household or
when birth year was previously collected as DK or RF.
Question Text: What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC date of birth?
Enter month on this screen.
Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Birth_Month
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

January

2

February

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3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: BRTHDATEDY

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BRTHDATEDY

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.BRTHDATEDY
Description: Person's date of birth-day screen
Form Pane Label: Birth day
SAS Name:
Tag Name: BRTHDATEDY
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCSAM eq 1 or\
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) or\
AGECHECK eq 2 or \
VFYAGE eq 2 or\
INCSAM eq 0 and BRTHDATEYR (for current L_NO) eq 9998, 9999, or 'empty'
Universe Description: Incoming case to collect date of birth or when code previous birthdate is not correct at
AGECHECK or VFYAGE or when a new person added to a continuing household or
when birth year was previously collected as DK or RF.
Question Text: What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC date of birth?
Enter day on this screen
Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 31
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
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x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: IF BRTHDATEDY gt 31 goto BRTHDATEDY_CK
Elseif BRTHDATEMO eq 2 and BRTHDATEDY in (30, 31) goto BRTHDATEDY_CK
Elseif BRTHDATEMO in (4, 6, 9, 11) AND BRTHDATEDY eq 31 goto
BRTHDATEDY_CK
Else goto BRTHDATEYR

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BRTHDATEDY_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.BRTHDATEDY_CK
Description: Error message when enter an invalid day when collecting the birth date information.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: BRTHDATEDY gt 31 or\
BRTHDATEMO eq 2 and BRTHDATEDY in (30, 31) or\
BRTHDATEMO in (4, 6, 9, 11) AND BRTHDATEDY eq 31
Universe Description: Day entered in BRTHDATEDY is invalid because greater than 31 or the month entered
in BRTHDATEMO does not have as many days as the entry in BRTHDATEDY
Text:

Invalid entry.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: BRTHDATEDY

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BRTHDATEYR

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.BRTHDATEYR
Description: Person's date of birth-year screen
Form Pane Label: Birth yr
SAS Name:
Tag Name: BRTHDATEYR
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCSAM eq 1 or\
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) or\
AGECHECK eq 2 or\
VFYAGE eq 2 or \
INCSAM eq 0 and BRTHDATEYR (for current L_NO) eq 9998, 9999, or 'empty'

Universe Description: Incoming case to collect date of birth or when code previous birthdate is not correct at
AGECHECK or VFYAGE or when a new person added to a continuing household or
when birth year was previously collected as DK or RF.
Question Text: What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC date of birth?
Enter year on this screen
If year is less than 1890, enter 1890
Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Type: Integer
Length: 4
Min: 1890
Max: 2100
x Don't Know
x Refuse
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Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store BRTHDATEMO, BRTHDATEDY, and BRTHDATEYR into one new variable
called BIRTHDATE.
Create the calculated age (from CASES)
Setdate date
If bmo eq DK
Store 6 in BRTHDATEMO
Store ({current}YEAR - BRTHDATEYR) in AGE
If BRTHDATEMO gt MONTH
Subtract <1> from AGE
If BRTHDATEMO eq MONTH
Subtract <1> from AGE
Store AGE in A_AGE_I(L_NO)
If AGE ge 97
Store 96 in AGE
If AGE lt 1
Store 0 in AGE
Array:
Special Instructions: Maximum value for year should be updated each year to equal the current year
(found in Survey Cycle Indicator 1 on RT 4001:9-12).
Skip Instructions: If BIRTHDATE gt TODAY (date pulled from instrument) goto BRTHDATEYR_CK
Elseif BRTHDATEYR in (1890..2006) goto VFYAGE
Elseif BRTHDATEYR eq DK goto ESTAGE
Elseif BRTHDATEYR eq RF goto AGERNG

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BRTHDATEYR_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.BRTHDATEYR_CK
Description: Error message when enter an invalid year when collecting the birth date information.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: BRTHDATEYR gt TODAY or\
BRTHDATEYR lt 1890 or\
BRTHDATEYR gt max value
Universe Description: Year entered in BRTHDATEYR is invalid because greater than today's date or less
than the min value or greater than the max value allowed
Text:

^BRTHDATEYRCK

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: BRTHDATEYR
Fills: BRTHDATEYRCK
Instructions: If BRTHDATEYR gt TODAY fill BRTHDATEYRCK with "Invalid entry. Birthdate
entered is in the future."
Elseif BRTHDATEYR lt 1890 fill BRTHDATEYRCK with "Invalid year; year
cannot be prior to 1890."
Elseif BRTHDATEYR gt max value fill BRTHDATEYRCK with "Invalid year."

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VFYAGE

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.VFYAGE
Description: Verifies date entered in BRTHDATEMO, BRTHDATEDY, and BRTHDATEYR
Form Pane Label: Vfy age
SAS Name:
Tag Name: VFYAGE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: BRTHDATEYR is a valid year (i.e. 1890 to current year)
Universe Description: Entry in BRTHDATEYR is valid, that is between the min and max allowed value in
BRTHDATYR (as well as not a date in the future)
Question Text: That would make ^YOU_NAME_CC ^AGE_NO ^YEAR_YEARS
old^AS_OF_LAST_MONTH Is that correct?

Fills: YOU_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOU_NAME_CC with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)

Fills: AGE_NO
Instructions: If AGE eq 0 fill AGE_NO with "less than 1"
Elseif AGE ge 97 fill AGE_NO with "older than 96"
Else fill AGE_NO with the variable AGE

Fills: YEAR_YEARS
Instructions: IF AGE le 1 fill YEAR_YEARS with "year"
Else fill YEAR_YEARS with "years"

Fills: AS_OF_LAST_MONTH
Instructions: If BMO eq INTMO fill AS_OF_LAST_MONTH with " as of last month."
Else fill AS_OF_LAST_MONTH with "."

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo

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Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If VFYAGE eq 1 store calculated AGE in TAGE
If VFYAGE eq 1 and AGE lt 12 store 1 in AGER and 5 in MARITAL
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGE in (12,13) store 2 in AGER and 5 in MARITAL
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGE in (14,15) store 3 in AGER
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGE in (16,17) store 4 in AGER
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and 18 <= AGE <= 65 store 5 in AGER
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGE gt 65 store 6 in AGER
Array:
Special Instructions: This item verifies the computed age. If birthdate is changed, age is computed again.
If INCSAM eq 0 then AGE in store instructions is I_AGE from the input file.
Skip Instructions: If VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER ge 3 goto MARITAL
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 2 and INTNMBR in (1,3,5,7) goto
EDUCATIONATTAIN
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 2 and EDUCATIONATTAIN eq 'empty' goto
EDUCATIONATTAIN
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 2 and INTNMBR in (2,4,6) goto
ATTENDINGSCHOOL
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 1 and SP_ORIGIN eq DK, RF, 'empty' goto
SP_ORIGIN
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 1 and RACEWHITE eq DK, RF goto RACE
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 1 and (RACEWHITE and RACEBLACK and
RACEAMINDIAN and RACEASIAN and RACENATVHI and RACEOTHER) all eq
'empty' goto RACE
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 1 and L_NO lt HIGHLNO and BRTHDATEYR (for
next person) is DK,RF or 'empty' goto BRTHDATEMO
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 1 and L_NO lt HIGHLNO goto AGECHECK (for
next person)
Elseif VFYAGE eq 1 and AGER eq 1 and L_NO eq HIGHLNO goto ROSTERREVIEW
Elseif VFYAGE eq 2 goto BRTHDATEMO

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ESTAGE

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.ESTAGE
Description: Estimates person's age when BRTHDATEYR equals DK
Form Pane Label: Est age
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ESTAGE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: BRTHDATEYR eq DK
Universe Description:
Question Text: Even though you don't know ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC exact birthdate,
^AGE_GUESS ^HE_SHE_WAS_ON ^HIS_HER ^LAST_BDAY
Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Fills: AGE_GUESS
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AGE_GUESS with "what is your approximate age?"
Else fill AGE_GUESS with "what is your best guess as to how old".

Fills: HE_SHE_WAS_ON
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE and SEX
eq 1 fill HE_SHE_WAS_ON with "he was on"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE and
SEX eq 2 fill HE_SHE_WAS_ON with "she was on"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE and
SEX ne 1 or 2 fill HE_SHE_WAS_ON with "^NAME was on" (fill ^NAME with the
first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information for)
Else leave HE_SHE_WAS_ON blank

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Fills: HIS_HER
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND SEX
eq 1 fill HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX eq 2 fill HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX ne 1, 2 fill HIS_HER with ^NAME (fill NAME with the first and last name of
L_NO)
Else leave HIS_HER blank

Fills: LAST_BDAY
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
LAST_BDAY with "last birthday?"
Else leave LAST_BDAY blank

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 0
Max: 96
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store ESTAGE in TAGE
If ESTAGE lt 12 store 1 in AGER and 5 in MARITAL
Elseif ESTAGE in (12,13) store 2 in AGER and 5 in MARITAL
Elseif ESTAGE in (14,15) store 3 in AGER
Elseif ESTAGE in (16,17) store 4 in AGER
Elseif 18 <= ESTAGE <= 65 store 5 in AGER
Elseif 65 < ESTAGE <=96 store 6 in AGER
Array:
Skip Instructions: If ESTAGE eq DK, RF goto AGERNG
Elseif AGER ge 3 goto MARITAL
Elseif AGER eq 2 and INTNMBR in (1,3,5,7) goto EDUCATIONATTAIN
Elseif AGER eq 2 and EDUCATIONATTAIN eq 'empty' goto EDUCATIONATTAIN
Elseif AGER eq 2 goto ATTENDINGSCHOOL
Elseif AGER eq 1 and SP_ORIGIN eq DK, RF, 'empty' goto SP_ORIGIN
Elseif AGER eq 1 and RACEWHITE eq DK,RF goto RACE
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Elseif AGER eq 1 and (RACEWHITE and RACEBLACK and RACEAMINDIAN and
RACEASIAN and RACENATVHI and RACEOTHER) all eq 'empty' goto RACE
Elseif AGER eq 1 and L_NO lt HIGHLNO AND BRTHDATEYR (for next person) eq
DK,RF or 'empty' goto BRTHDATEMO
Elseif AGER eq 1 and L_NO lt HIGHLNO goto AGECHECK (for next person)
Else goto ROSTERREVIEW

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AGERNG

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.AGERNG
Description: Age range for person when estimated age is not known respondent's year of birth is
refused
Form Pane Label: Age rng
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AGERNG
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ESTAGE eq DK, RF\
BRTHDATEYR eq RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^AGE_RANGE
Read appropriate age categories.
Fills: AGE_RANGE
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AGE_RANGE with "Are you between 18 and 65 years old? 66 or older?
Are you..."
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
AGE_RANGE with "Is ^HE_SHE_CC a child, a teenager, or an adult?
Is ^HE_SHE_CC..."

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Age_Range
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

[bold]0 - 11 years old?[n]

2

[bold]12 - 13 years old?[n]

3

[bold]14 - 15 years old?[n]

4

[bold]16 - 17 years old?[n]

5

[bold]18 - 24 years old?[n]

6

[bold]25 - 34 years old?[n]

7

[bold]35 - 49 years old?[n]

8

[bold]50 - 65 years old?[n]

9

[bold]66 years old or older?[n]

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x
D
o
n
'
t
K
n
o
w
x
R
e
f
u
s
e

Empty

On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If AGERNG eq 1 store 1 in AGER and 5
in MARITAL Elseif AGERNG eq 2 store
2 in AGER and 5 in MARITAL Elseif
AGERNG eq 3 store 3 in AGER
Elseif AGERNG eq 4
store 4 in AGER Elseif
AGERNG eq 5 store 5
in AGER Elseif
AGERNG eq 6 store 5
in AGER Elseif
AGERNG eq 7 store 5
in AGER Elseif
AGERNG eq 8 store 5
in AGER Elseif
AGERNG eq 9 store 6
in AGER
Array:
Skip Instructions:

If AGERNG = DK or RF, go to AGEGRP
If 0 – 11 years old, go to SP_ORIGIN
If 12-17 years old, go to HHPARENT
If 18+ go to MARITAL

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AGEGRP

Field

Description: Age category
Form Pane Label: AGEGRP
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AGEGRP
Inherited Universe:
Universe: AGERNG = DK or RF
Universe Description: Age range not known
Question Text:
Is [HE/SHE] a child, a teenager, or an adult? Is [HE/SHE]///
*read categories
:
Answer List: AGEGRP

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

0

Child

Child 0-11 years pld

12

Youth

Youth 12-17 years old

18

Adult

Adult 18 years or older

Store Instructions: If AGEGRP eq 0 store 1 in AGER and 5
in MARITAL Elseif AGEGRP eq 12 store
2 in AGER and 5 in MARITAL Elseif
AGEGRP eq 18 store 5 in AGER
Elseif AGERNG eq 4
store 4 in AGER
AGERNG eq RF store
8 in AGER Elseif
AGERNG eq DK store
9 in AGER
Skip instructions: If 0 – 11 years old, go to SP_ORIGIN
If 12-17 years old, go to HHPARENT
If 18+ go to MARITAL
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HHPARENT

Field

Description: Does child have parent in household
Form Pane Label: HHPARENT
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHPARENT
Inherited Universe:
Universe: AGE 12-17
Universe Description: Household member age 12- 17
Question Text:
Does ^NONHHRNAME_CC have [another parent/guardian/a parent/guardian
or parents/guardians] in this household [other than REFPRESON]?
Reminder: a parent or guardian can be a role, rather than a relationship. The parent or guardian should be
knowledgeable about the youth and be responsible for making decisions on activities like school permissions, where to
live, etcetera.
Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill NONHHRNAME_CC
with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO) Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank
Fills: If person already identified as son/daughter of HHMEM then “another parent” else “a parent or
parents”
Fills: [other than REFPERSON]
If refperson identied as parent to youth, display name in refperson “other than [name/you]”
Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip instructions: IF YES AND REFPERSON IDENTITIFED AS PARENT1, GO TO
HHPARENTWHO2
IF YES AND PARENT1 NOT IDENTIFED, GO TO HHPARENTWHO1
IF NO GO TO HHPARENTCONF

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HHPARENTWHO1

Field

Description: Who is parent
Form Pane Label: HHPARENTWHO1
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHPARENTWHO1
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description: YOUTH has a parent in the household who is NOT the refperson
Question Text:

Who in this household are/is ^NONHHRNAME_CC’s parent(s) or legal
guardian(s)?

DISPLAY HH ROSTER EXCEPT ANYONE UNDER 18
ENTER FIRST PARENT ON THIS SCREEN; ENTER SECOND PARENT ON
NEXT SCREEN IF APPLICABLE

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill NONHHRNAME_CC
with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO) Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Type:
Length:

Enter line item for PARENT1

Skip instructions: HHPARENTWHO2

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HHPARENTWHO2

Field

Description: Who is parent
Form Pane Label: HHPARENTWHO1
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHPARENTWHO1
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description: YOUTH has a parent in the household
Question Text:

Who in this household is ^NONHHRNAME_CC’s other parent or legal
guardian?

DISPLAY HH ROSTER EXCEPT ANYONE UNDER 18; DO NOT DISPLAY
REFPERSON
; ENTER SECOND PARENT ON THIS SCEEN, IF APPLICABLE

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill NONHHRNAME_CC
with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO) Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Type:
Length:

Enter line item for PARENT2;
31 – No other parent
[this option only displays when the youth is not son or daughter of RefPerson]

Skip instructions: HHPARENTCONF

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HHPARENTCONF

Field

Description: Confirm parents
Form Pane Label: HHPARENTCONF
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHPARENTCONF
Inherited Universe:
Universe: HHPARENT = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

IF ANY PARENTS IN HH: Just to confirm, [you/PARENT1 NAME] [and]
[PARENT2 NAME] [are/is] the parent(s) or guardian(s) of [YOUTH NAME].
Is that correct?
IF NO PARENTS IN HH: Just to confirm, [YOUTH NAME] does not have a
parent or guardian living in this household. Is that correct?

Type:
Length:
Answer List: HHPARENTCONF
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Correct

Correct

2

Not correct

Not correct

Skip instructions: IF NOT CORRECT, GO BACK TO HHPARENTWHO1;
IF CORRECT, GO TO MARITAL;

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MARITAL

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.MARITAL
Description: Enter new marital status for person
Form Pane Label: marital
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MARITAL
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: AGER ge 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Enter new marital status for ^NAME_CC
LAST REPORTED AS: ^MARITAL
If in doubt, ask:
(^AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC now married, widowed, divorced,
separated or ^HAVE_YOU_HAS_HE_SHE_CC never been married?)

Fills: NAME_CC
Instructions: Fill NAME_CC with ^NAME. So fill NAME_CC based on the name associated
with L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for).

Fills: MARITAL
Instructions: If MARITAL (from input) eq 1 fill MARITAL with "Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 2 fill MARITAL with "Widowed"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 3 fill MARITAL with "Divorced"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 4 fill MARITAL with "Separated"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 5 fill MARITAL with "Never Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 9 fill MARITAL with "Don't know"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 8 fill MARITAL with "Refused"
Else fill MARITAL with "Not Answered"

Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AREYOU_IS_C with "Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
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Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)
Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Fills: HAVE_YOU_HAS_HE_SHE_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
HAVE_YOU_HAS_HE_SHE_CC with "have you"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE and
SEX eq 1 fill HAVE_YOU_HAS_HE_SHE_CC with "has he"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE and
SEX eq 2 fill HAVE_YOU_HAS_HE_SHE_CC with "has she"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE and
SEX ne 1 or 2 fill HAVE_YOU_HAS_HE_SHE_CC with "has ^NAME" (fill ^NAME
with the first and last name of L_NO)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: MARITAL
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Married

2

Widowed

3

Divorced

4

Separated

5

Never married
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If AGER eq 5, 8, 9 goto ARMEDFORCES
Elseif INTNMBR in (1,3,5,7) goto EDUCATIONATTAIN
Elseif EDUCATIONATTAIN is 'empty' goto EDUCATIONATTAIN
Else goto ATTENDINGSCHOOL

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ARMEDFORCES

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.ARMEDFORCES
Description: Currently in armed forces
Form Pane Label: Military
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ARMEDFORCES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: AGER eq 5, 8, 9\
Universe Description:
Question Text:

LAST REPORTED AS: ^MILITARY
^AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC now in the Armed Forces?

Fills: MILITARY
Instructions: If MILITARY (from input) eq 1 fill MILITARY with "Yes"
If MILITARY (from input) eq 2 fill MILITARY with "No"
If MILITARY (from input) eq 9 fill MILITARY with "Don't know"
If MILITARY (from input) eq 8 fill MILITARY with "Refused"
Else fill MILITARY with "Not Answered"

Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AREYOU_IS_C with "Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)
Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

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No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: If INTNMBR in (1,3,5,7) goto EDUCATIONATTAIN
Elseif EDUCATIONATTAIN is 'empty' goto EDUCATIONATTAIN
Else goto ATTENDINGSCHOOL

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EDUCATIONATTAIN

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.EDUCATIONATTAIN
Description: Highest grade/level of education completed
Form Pane Label: Education
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EDUCATIONATTAIN
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: AGER ge 2 AND EDUCATIONATTAIN eq 'empty' or \
AGER ge 2 AND INTNMBR in (1,3,5,7)
Universe Description:
Flash Card: H_EDUCATION
Question Text:
LAST REPORTED AS: ^EDUCATIONATTAIN
What is the highest level of school ^YOU_NAME_CC completed or the highest
degree ^YOU_HE_SHE_CC received?

Fills: EDUCATIONATTAIN
Instructions: If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 1 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "1st grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 2 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "2nd
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 3 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "3rd
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 4 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "4th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 5 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "5th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 6 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "6th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 7 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "7th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 8 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "8th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 9 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "9th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 10 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "10th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 11 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "11th
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grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 12 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "12th
grade (no diploma)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 13 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "High
school graduate (Diploma or equivalent)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 14 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Some
college (No Degree)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 15 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Associate's degree"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 16 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, AB, BS)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 17 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Master's
degree (e.g. MA, MS, Meng, MSW, MBA)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 18 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Professional School degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 19 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 20 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Never
attended, preschool, kindergarten"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 98 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Refused"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 99 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Don't
know"
Else fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Not answered"

Fills: YOU_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOU_NAME_CC with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOU_HE_SHE_CC with "you"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE_CC with "he"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE_CC with "she"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name
of L_NO)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
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Answer List: EDUCATION_ATTAIN
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

1st grade

2

2nd grade

3

3rd grade

4

4th grade

5

5th grade

6

6th grade

7

7th grade

8

8th grade

9

9th grade

10

10th grade

11

11th grade

12

12th grade (No diploma)

13

High school graduate (Diploma or equivalent)

14

Some college (No Degree)

15

Associate's degree

16

Bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, AB, BS)

17

Master's degree (e.g. MA, MS, Meng, MSW, MBA)

18

Professional School degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)

19

Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD)

20

Never attended, preschool, kindergarten
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If ((TAGE eq 12 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 6,7,8,DK,RF) OR
(TAGE eq 13 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 7,8,9,DK,RF) OR
(TAGE eq 14 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 8,9,10,DK,RF) OR
(TAGE eq 15 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 9,10,11,DK,RF) OR
(TAGE eq 16 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 10,11,12,13,DK,RF) OR
(TAGE eq 17 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 11,12,13,14,DK,RF) OR
(TAGE eq 18 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 12,13,14,15,DK,RF))
EDUCATION_CK
Else goto ATTENDINGSCHOOL

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EDUCATION_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.EDUCATION_CK
Description: Check for possible inconsistency in educational attainment
respondent's age.

compared to

Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TAGE eq 12 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 6,7,8,DK,RF OR\
TAGE eq 13 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 7,8,9,DK,RF OR\
TAGE eq 14 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 8,9,10,DK,RF OR\
TAGE eq 15 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 9,10,11,DK,RF OR\
TAGE eq 16 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 10,11,12,13,DK,RF OR\
TAGE eq 17 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 11,12,13,14,DK,RF OR\
TAGE eq 18 and EDUCATIONATTAIN ne 12,13,14,15,DK,RF
Universe Description: Age of respondent is potentially inconsistent with level of education completed
Text:

You marked ^EDUCATIONATTAIN as the highest level of school completed for a
person age ^TAGE. Are you sure this is correct?

Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" goto ATTENDINGSCHOOL
Else goto EDUCATIONATTAIN
Fills: EDUCATIONATTAIN
Instructions: If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 1 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "1st grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 2 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "2nd
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 3 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "3rd
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 4 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "4th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 5 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "5th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 6 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "6th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 7 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "7th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 8 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "8th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 9 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "9th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 10 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "10th
grade"
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If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 11 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "11th
grade"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 12 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "12th
grade (no diploma)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 13 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "High
school graduate (Diploma or equivalent)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 14 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Some
college (No Degree)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 15 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Associate's degree"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 16 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, AB, BS)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 17 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Master's
degree (e.g. MA, MS, Meng, MSW, MBA)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 18 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Professional School degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 19 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD)"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 20 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Never
attended, preschool, kindergarten"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 98 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with
"Refused"
If EDUCATIONATTAIN (from input) eq 99 fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Don't
know"
Else fill EDUCATIONATTAIN with "Not answered"
Fills: TAGE
Instructions: Store the numeric value of TAGE in the fill TAGE

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ATTENDINGSCHOOL

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.ATTENDINGSCHOOL
Description: Currently enrolled/attending school
Form Pane Label: Attending school
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTENDINGSCHOOL
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: AGER ge 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

LAST REPORTED AS: ^ATTENDINGSCHOOL
^AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC currently attending or
^REGULAR_SCHOOL enrolled either full-time or part-time in a college or
university, trade, or vocational school?

Fills: ATTENDINGSCHOOL
Instructions: If ATTENDINGSCHOOL (from input) eq 1 fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with "Regular
school"
If ATTENDINGSCHOOL (from input) eq 2 fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with
"College/University"
If ATTENDINGSCHOOL (from input) eq 3 fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with "Trade
school"
If ATTENDINGSCHOOL (from input) eq 4 fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with
"Vocational school"
If ATTENDINGSCHOOL (from input) eq 5 fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with "Not
enrolled in any school"
If ATTENDINGSCHOOL (from input) eq 8 fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with
"Refused"
If ATTENDINGSCHOOL (from input) eq 9 fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with "Don't
know"
Else fill ATTENDINGSCHOOL with "Not answered"

Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AREYOU_IS_C with "Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
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NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)
Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Fills: REGULAR_SCHOOL
Instructions: If EDUCATIONATTAIN lt 13 or eq 20 and AGE lt 20 fill REGULAR_SCHOOL with
"enrolled in a regular school such as elementary or high school or"
Else leave REGULAR_SCHOOL blank
(If INTVNMBR eq 2, 4, 6 then EDUCATIONATTAIN comes from input else if
INTVNMBR eq 1, 3, 5, 7 OR NEWPERS eq 1 then EDUCATIONATTAIN comes
from the instrument)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: ATTEND_SCHOOL
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Regular school

2

College/University

3

Trade school

4

Vocational school

5

None of the above schools
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions:

IF ATTENDINGSCHOOL = 1 OR 5 AND AGE LE 18 GO TO HOMESCHOOL
IF ATTENDINGSCHOOL = 2 GO TO LIVEONCAMPUS

IF ATTENDINGSCHOOL = 3 OR 4 GO TO ONLINESCHOOL

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HOMESCHOOL

Field

Description: Homeschooled
Form Pane Label: HOMESCHOOL
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOMESCHOOL
Inherited Universe:
Universe: ATTENDINGSCHOOL = 1 OR 5 AND AGE LE 18
Universe Description: ANSWERED “REGUALR SCHOOL” OR “NONE OF THESE” IN ATTENDINGSCHOOL AND 18 YEARS
OLD OR YOUNGER
Question Text:
AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC home schooled?

Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill AREYOU_IS_C with
"Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"
Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO) Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank
Type:
Length:
Answer List: TYESNO
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: SP_ORIGIN

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LIVEONCAMPUS

Field

Description: Lives on campus when not at HH
Form Pane Label: LIVEONCAMPUS
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LIVEONCAMPUS
Inherited Universe:
Universe: ATTENDINGSCHOOL = 2
Universe Description: ANSWERED “COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY” IN ATTENDINGSCHOOL
Question Text:
DOYOU_DOES_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC live on campus when not staying here?

Fills: DOYOU_DOES_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill AREYOU_IS_C with
"Do you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Does"
Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO) Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Type:
Length:
Answer List: LIVEONCAMPUS

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Campus Student

Campus Student

2

Not Campus Student

Not Campus Student

Skip Instruction: ONLINESCHOOL

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ONLINESCHOOL

Field

Description: Goes to school online
Form Pane Label: ONLINESCHOOL
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ONLINESCHOOL
Inherited Universe:
Universe: ATTENDINGSCHOOL = 2, 3, or 4 and AGE 18+
Universe Description: ANSWERED “COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY” OR “TRADE SCHOOL” OR “VOCATIONAL SCHOOL” IN
ATTENDINGSCHOOL AND 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER
Question Text:
DOYOU_DOES_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC go to a school, or does {he/she} attend online?

Fills: DOYOU_DOES_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill AREYOU_IS_C with
"Do you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Does"
Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO) Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank
Fills: DISPLAY: “he” if SEX = 1, “she” if SEX=2, else display [person name]
Type:
Length:
Answer List: ONLINESCHOOL

Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Goes to school

Goes to school

2

Attends online

Attends online

3

Both

Both

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SP_ORIGIN

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.SP_ORIGIN
Description: Hispanic origin
Form Pane Label: Sp. origin
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SP_ORIGIN
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ORIGIN eq 'empty' OR \
ORIGIN eq DK, RF (on input)
Universe Description:
Flash Card: H_ORIGIN
Question Text:
^AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino?

Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AREYOU_IS_C with "Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)
Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If RACEWHITE eq DK, RF goto RACE
Elseif (RACEWHITE and RACEBLACK and RACEAMINDIAN and RACEASIAN and
RACENATVHI AND RACEOTHER) all eq 'empty' goto RACE
Elseif L_NO lt HIGHLNO AND BIRTHDATEYR (for next person) eq DK,RF or 'empty'
goto BRTHDATEMO (for next person)
Elseif L_NO lt HIGHLNO goto AGECHECK (for next person)
Else goto ROSTERREVIEW

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RACE

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.RACE
Description: Race
Form Pane Label: Race
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RACE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RACE eq DK, RF, or 'empty'
Universe Description:
Flash Card: H_RACE
Question Text:

Do not probe.
Please choose one or more races that ^YOU_NAME_CC
^CONSIDER_CONSIDERS ^YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_CC to be.
Fills: YOU_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOU_NAME_CC with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)

Fills: YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_CC with "yourself"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX eq 1 fill YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_CC with "himself"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX eq 2 fill YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_CC with "herself"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the
first and last name of L_NO)

Fills: CONSIDER_CONSIDERS
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
CONSIDER_CONSIDERS with "consider" Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting
demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill CONSIDER_CONSIDERS with

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"considers"

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Race
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

White [BOLD]

2

Black or African American [BOLD]

3

Am Ind/AK Nat

American Indian or Alaska Native [BOLD]

4

Asian [BOLD]

5

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander [BOLD]

6

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
(May need to display the entire pre-demos grid for the Editing/Coding instrument, and
shade all items except RACE and RACE_SPECIFY.
Although "RACE" is part of the editing/coding instrument, this specific screen/grid is
not 03-10-06.
Skip Instructions: If RACE eq 6 goto RACE_SPECIFY
Elseif L_NO lt HIGHLNO and BRTHDATEYR (for next person) eq DK,RF or 'empty'
goto BRTHDATEMO (for next person)
Elseif L_NO lt HIGHLNO goto AGECHECK (for next person)
Else goto ROSTERREVIEW

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RACE_SPECIFY

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoDetailed.RACE_SPECIFY
Description: Other Race Specify
Form Pane Label: Race_Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RACE_SPECIFY
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RACE eq 6 and RACE_I ne 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Specify the other race for this person.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
x On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is a non editable field in the Editing/Coding instrument.
(May need to display the entire pre-demos grid for the Editing/Coding instrument, and
shade all items except RACE)
Skip Instructions: If L_NO lt HIGHLNO and BRTHDATEYR (for the next person) eq DK,RF or 'empty'
goto BRTHDATEMO (for next person)
Elseif L_NO lt HIGHLNO goto AGECHECK (for next person)
Else goto ROSTERREVIEW

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ROSTERREVIEW

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.ROSTERREVIEW
Description: Proceed or change something
Form Pane Label: Roster review
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ROSTERREVIEW
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCSAM eq 0,1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Review all categories
Is this information correct?
LN
^L_NO

NAME
^NAME

REL
^REL

AGE
^AGS

SEX
^SEX_C

MARITAL
^MARITAL

STATUS
^PNEED

Fills: L_NO
Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Fills: REL
Instructions: If RELREF eq 11 fill REL with "Husband"
Elseif RELREF eq 12 fill REL with "Wife"
Elseif RELREF eq 13 fill REL with "Son"
Elseif RELREF eq 14 fill REL with "Daughtr"
Elseif RELREF eq 15 fill REL with "Father"
Elseif RELREF eq 16 fill REL with "Mother"
Elseif RELREF eq 17 fill REL with "Brother"
Elseif RELREF eq 18 fill REL with "Sister"
Elseif RELREF eq 19 fill REL with "Oth Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 20 fill REL with "Non Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 21 fill REL with "Ref Per"

Fills: AGS
Instructions: If AGE eq RF or AGERNG eq RF fill AGS with "Ref"
If AGE eq DK or AGERNG eq DK fill AGS with "DK"
If AGERNG eq 1 fill AGS with "0-11"
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If AGERNG eq 2 fill AGS with "12-13"
If AGERNG eq 3 fill AGS with "14-15"
If AGERNG eq 4 fill AGS with "16-17"
If AGERNG eq 5 fill AGS with "18-65"
If AGERNG eq 6 fill AGS with "66+"
Else fill AGS with (the variable) AGE

Fills: SEX_C
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_C with "M"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_C with "F"
Else fill SEX_C with "D"

Fills: MARITAL
Instructions: If MARITAL (from input) eq 1 fill MARITAL with "Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 2 fill MARITAL with "Widowed"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 3 fill MARITAL with "Divorced"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 4 fill MARITAL with "Separated"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 5 fill MARITAL with "Never Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 9 fill MARITAL with "Don't know"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 8 fill MARITAL with "Refused"
Else fill MARITAL with "Not Answered"

Fills: PNEED
Instructions: If PELIG eq 1 fill PNEED with "NEED SELF"
Elseif PELIG eq 3 fill PNEED with "NEED PROXY"
Elseif PELIG eq 4 fill PNEED with "Partial-Int"
If PELIG eq 5 and NONINTFLAG eq 1 fill PNEED with "Ref by other"
Elseif PELIG eq 5 fill PNEED with "REFUSED"
Elseif PELIG eq 6 fill PNEED with "DONE-Int"
Elseif PELIG eq 7 fill PNEED with "DONE-Nonint"
Elseif PELIG eq 8 fill PNEED with "Under 12"
Elseif DELUNDEL eq 1 fill PNEED with "*Moved Out"
Elseif DELUNDEL eq 2 fill PNEED with "*Deleted"
Elseif DELUNDEL eq 3 fill PNEED with "*Deceased"
Elseif PELIG eq 9 fill PNEED with "Nonmember"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

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1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Store Instructions: If ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 store 1 in ROS_FLG
If ROSTERREVIEW eq 2 reset ROSTERREVIEW
The following instructions in the brackets are not needed since these store are done
elsewhere:
[If ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 AND PELIG eq 1 store 2 in SELFPROXY
If ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 AND MEMBER eq 1 AND AGER eq 1 store 8 in PELIG
Elseif ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 AND MEMBER eq 1 AND AGER ge 2 store 1 in PELIG
Elseif ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 AND MEMBER eq 2 AND DELUNDEL eq 1 store 9 in
PELIG
Elseif ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 AND MEMBER eq 3 AND DELUNDEL eq 3 store 9 in
PELIG
Elseif ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 AND MEMBER eq 2 store 9 in PELIG]
Store the total number of people on the roster with PELIG eq 1 in TOTPELIG
Array:
Skip Instructions: If ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 and MEMBER ne 1 (for Reference Person/L_NO whose
REL eq 21) goto EXITCCREFPER_CK
Elseif ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 and no L_NO (with a MEMBER eq 1) has a REL eq 21
(no one is selcted as the Reference Person) goto EXITCCREFPER_CK
Elseif ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 and two line numbers have a REL eq 21 (there are two
persons selected as the Reference Person) goto EXITCCTWOREFPER_CK
Elseif ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 goto BUSINESS
Else goto WHOTOCHANGE

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EXITCCREFPER_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.EXITCCREFPER_CK
Description: Hard edit check to identify situation where there is an invalid or no reference person.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 and \
((the Line Number whose REL eq 21 and has a MEMBER ne 1) or (no one has a REL
eq 21))
Universe Description: Attempting to exit the DemoTable (Control Card) without a valid reference person
because the Reference Person is not a household member or no one has been
selected as the Reference Person.
Text:

You need to select a reference person who is a household member.
Move to the HHLDCOVERAGE screen and enter 1 to modify the household roster.
Then move to the "RELATION" column and enter 21 for the reference person.
If necessary, update the relationships of all household members to the reference
person.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: ROSTERREVIEW

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EXITCCTWOREFPER_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.EXITCCTWOREFPER_CK
Description: Hard edit check to identify situation where two persons are selected as the reference
person.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ROSTERREVIEW eq 1 and there are two Line Numbers whose REL eq 21
Universe Description: Attempting to exit the DemosTable (Control Card) without a valid reference person
because there are two people selected as the Reference Person.
Text:

You cannot have 2 people selected as the reference person.
Move to the HHLDCOVERAGE screen and enter 1 to modify the household roster.
Then move to the "RELATION" column and enter 21 for the reference person.
If necessary, update the relationships of all household members to the reference
person.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: ROSTERREVIEW

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VALIDHHR_CK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.VALIDHHR_CK
Description: Hard edit check for when RESPLINE is a line number for a person who is not an eligible
Household Respondent. It should be onpath after FR completes the BDemoDetailed
block and before exiting out of the Control Card block.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (RESPLINE AND \
MEMBER eq 2 or\
MEMBER eq 1 AND (AGE lt 17 or AGER le 3) or\
MEMBER eq 1 AND AGE eq 17 AND REL ne 11 or 12)\
Universe Description: FR has completed collecting/updating the demographic information for the household
and the HHR is not valid because they are not a household member or not eligible (i.e.
under 18 and do not meet the requirements).
Text:

You have not selected a valid household respondent. The current household
respondent is either not a member or does not meet the age requirements to be the
household respondent.
Click on the "Suppress" button andreturn to question ‘Pick HHResp’ and select
a valid Household Respondent

Check Instructions: These specs may need to be modified based on the functionality in the instrument.
When the FR completes updating the roster in the "BDemoDetailed" block and
RESPLINE is not valid, this hard edit check should appear. I think ideally, the "Goto"
button would take the respondent to the New_HHR tab to select a valid HHR.
However, if this is not possible then we'll need to modify the FR instructions to inform
them that they will need to manually click on the New_HHR tab to fix this error.
04.24.09 modified specs to have the FR manually goto New_HHR Tab.
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: The FR will need to go back to ‘Pick HHResp’ in order to fix the problem.
If "Close" or "Goto" buttons are selected, return to ROSTERREVIEW

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BDemoChange

Block

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange
Description: Change Membership, Name, Relationship, Sex, or Add/Delete/Undelete People Household Roster
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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WHOTOCHANGE

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.WHOTOCHANGE
Description: Who needs change?
Form Pane Label: Who to change
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHOTOCHANGE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ROSTERREVIEW eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Enter the line number of the person requiring a change.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: NAMECHECK_LNS
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

01

^L_NO ^NAME

02

^L_NO ^NAME

03

^L_NO ^NAME

04

^L_NO ^NAME

05

^L_NO ^NAME

06

^L_NO ^NAME

07

^L_NO ^NAME

08

^L_NO ^NAME

09

^L_NO ^NAME

10

^L_NO ^NAME

11

^L_NO ^NAME

12

^L_NO ^NAME

13

^L_NO ^NAME

14

^L_NO ^NAME

15

^L_NO ^NAME

16

^L_NO ^NAME

17

^L_NO ^NAME

18

^L_NO ^NAME

19

^L_NO ^NAME

20

^L_NO ^NAME

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21

^L_NO ^NAME

22

^L_NO ^NAME

23

^L_NO ^NAME

24

^L_NO ^NAME

25

^L_NO ^NAME

26

^L_NO ^NAME

27

^L_NO ^NAME

28

^L_NO ^NAME

29

^L_NO ^NAME

30

^L_NO ^NAME
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: The answer list should only consist of persons with MEMBER eq 1.
Need to add edit check for an invalid line number.
Skip Instructions: If WHOTOCHANGE gt HIGHLINENO display error "Invalid line number"
Elseif WHOTOCHANGE in (01..30) goto WHATFIX

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WHATFIX

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.WHATFIX
Description: Type of change needed for the line number entered in WHOTOCHANGE
Form Pane Label: What fix
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHATFIX
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHOTOCHANGE eq 01-30
Universe Description:
Question Text: HOUSEHOLD RESPONDENT: ^HHR
REFERENCE PERSON: ^REFPERSON_NAME
What change is needed?
LN
NAME
^L_NO ^NAME

REL AGE SEX
MARITAL
^REL ^AGS ^SEX_C ^MARITAL

Fills: HHR
Instructions: Fill HHR with the value in the variable RESPNAME

Fills: REFPERSON_NAME
Instructions: Fill REFPERSON_NAME with name of reference person (L_NO eq
SUM_REFPER or can use REL_REF eq 21)

Fills: L_NO
Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Fills: REL
Instructions: If RELREF eq 11 fill REL with "Husband"
Elseif RELREF eq 12 fill REL with "Wife"
Elseif RELREF eq 13 fill REL with "Son"
Elseif RELREF eq 14 fill REL with "Daughtr"
Elseif RELREF eq 15 fill REL with "Father"
Elseif RELREF eq 16 fill REL with "Mother"
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Elseif RELREF eq 17 fill REL with "Brother"
Elseif RELREF eq 18 fill REL with "Sister"
Elseif RELREF eq 19 fill REL with "Oth Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 20 fill REL with "Non Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 21 fill REL with "Ref Per"

Fills: AGS
Instructions: If AGE eq RF or AGERNG eq RF fill AGS with "Ref"
If AGE eq DK or AGERNG eq DK fill AGS with "DK"
If AGERNG eq 1 fill AGS with "0-11"
If AGERNG eq 2 fill AGS with "12-13"
If AGERNG eq 3 fill AGS with "14-15"
If AGERNG eq 4 fill AGS with "16-17"
If AGERNG eq 5 fill AGS with "18-65"
If AGERNG eq 6 fill AGS with "66+"
Else fill AGS with (the variable) AGE

Fills: SEX_C
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_C with "M"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_C with "F"
Else fill SEX_C with "D"

Fills: MARITAL
Instructions: If MARITAL (from input) eq 1 fill MARITAL with "Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 2 fill MARITAL with "Widowed"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 3 fill MARITAL with "Divorced"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 4 fill MARITAL with "Separated"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 5 fill MARITAL with "Never Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 9 fill MARITAL with "Don't know"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 8 fill MARITAL with "Refused"
Else fill MARITAL with "Not Answered"

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: RV_WHATFIX
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Name

Name

2

Relationship

Relationship

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3

Date of Birth

Date of Birth

4

Sex

Sex

5

Marital

Marital Status
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
Skip Instructions: (NEED TO CORRECT THIS BASED ON ANSWER LIST TO WHATFIX)
If WHATFIX eq 1 goto CHNG_NAMEFIRST
If WHATFIX eq 2 and WHOTOCHANGE eq SUM_REFPER display error "Can't
change the reference person's relationship"
Else goto CHNG_REL
If WHATFIX eq 3 goto CHNG_BRTHDATEMO
If WHATFIX eq 4 goto CHNG_SEX
If WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO for person with AGER le 2 display
error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change their marital status"
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Else goto ROSTERREVIEW

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CHNG_NAMEFIRST

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_NAMEFIRST
Description: Change first name of person\
\
Form Pane Label: First name
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_NAMEFIRST
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: OLD FIRST NAME: ^OLDFIRSTNAME
OLD LAST NAME: ^OLDLASTNAME
Enter corrected first name.
Press the enter key if no change to first name.
Fills: OLDFIRSTNAME
Instructions: Fill OLDFIRSTNAME with FNAME

Fills: OLDLASTNAME
Instructions: Fill OLDLASTNAME with LNAME

Type: String
Length: 20
Don't Know
Refuse
x Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If CHNG_NAMEFIRST eq "empty" store ^OLDFIRSTNAME in CHNG_NAMEFIRST
Array:
Special Instructions: Display first and last names but grey out last name on this screen (and first name on
screen to correct last name screen, ie, the screen following this one)
Skip Instructions: CHNG_NAMELAST
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CHNG_NAMELAST

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_NAMELAST
Description: Change last name of person
Form Pane Label: Last name
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_NAMELAST
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: FIRST NAME: ^OLDFIRSTNAME
OLD LAST NAME : ^OLDLASTNAME
Enter corrected last name.
Press the enter key if no change to last name.
Fills: OLDFIRSTNAME
Instructions: Fill OLDFIRSTNAME with FNAME

Fills: OLDLASTNAME
Instructions: Fill OLDLASTNAME with LNAME

Type: String
Length: 20
Don't Know
Refuse
x Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If CHNG_LASTNAME eq "empty" store ^OLDLASTNAME in CHNG_NAMELAST
Store CHNG_NAMEFIRST and CHNG_NAMELAST in NAME
If WHOTOCHANGE eq RESPLINE store NAME in RESPNAME (see special
instructions for more information about creating the variable
name)
***NOT SURE ABOUT THIS STORE, MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT OVER FROM
CASES***
IF HHLDCOVERAGE eq "empty" then reset NAMECHECK
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Array:
Special Instructions: Display first and last but grey out first name on this screen (and last name on
previous screen to correct first name screen)
Make NAME from CHNG_NAMEFIRST and CHNG_NAMELAST (separate with a
space)
Skip Instructions: If WHATFIX eq 2 and WHOTOCHANGE eq SUM_REFPER display error "Can't
change the reference person's relationship"
Else goto CHNG_REL
Elseif WHATFIX eq 3 goto CHNG_BRTHDATEMO
Elseif WHATFIX eq 4 goto CHNG_SEX
If WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO for person with AGER le 2 display
error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change their marital status"
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Else goto ANY_OTHERCHNG

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CHNG_REL

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_REL
Description: Change relationship
Form Pane Label: Relation
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_REL
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary.
What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC relationship to ^REFPERSON?

Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Fills: REFPERSON
Instructions: If RESPLINE (or SUM HHRESP) = SUM_REFPER fill REFPERSON with "you"
Else fill REFPERSON with NAME where L_NO eq SUM_REFPER (or can use
REL_REF eq 21)
(the fill should display the first and last name of the reference person if the HHR
is not the same person as the reference person, or "you" if the HHR is the same
person as the reference person)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: RELATIONSHIP
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Value:

Mnemonic:

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Description:

11

Husband

12

Wife

13

Son

14

Daughter

15

Father

16

Mother

17

Brother

18

Sister

19

Other relative

20

Nonrelative
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store CHNG_REL in RELATIONSHIP
Array:
Skip Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another person) or if
RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another person) goto
CHG_SPOUSE_CHECK
Elseif RELATIONSHIP eq 15 and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 ( for another person) or if
RELATIONSHIP eq 16 and RELATIONSHIP eq 16 (for another person) goto
CHG_PARENT_CHECK
Elseif WHATFIX eq 3 goto CHNG_BDAYMO
Elseif WHATFIX eq 4 goto CHNG_SEX
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO (for person with AGER le 2)
display error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change their marital
status"
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Else goto ANY_OTHERCHNG

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CHG_SPOUSE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHG_SPOUSE_CHECK
Description: More than one "husband" selected as relationship to reference person or more than
one "wife" selected as relationship to reference person.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: CHNG_REL eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11( for another person) or CHNG_REL eq
12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12( for another person)
Universe Description: More than one "husband" selected as relationship to reference person or More than
one "wife" selected as relationship to reference person.
Text:

You entered more than one ^HUSBANDWIFE as a relationship to the reference
person. Go back to CHG_REL and correct the relationship if necessary.

Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "SUPPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another
person) or if RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another person)
goto CHG_HUSBWIFE_CHECK
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 (for
another person) or if RELATIONSHIP eq 16 and RELATIONSHIP eq 16 (for another
person) goto CHG_PARENT_CHECK
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 3 goto CHNG_BRTHDATEMO
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 4 goto CHNG_SEX
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO (for person
with AGER le 2) display error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change
their marital status"
Elseif "SUPPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Elseif "SUPPRESS" goto ANY_OTHERCHNG
Else goto CHG_REL ['goto' is selected]
Fills: HUSBANDWIFE
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 11 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "husband"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 12 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "wife"

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CHG_HUSBWIFE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHG_HUSBWIFE_CHECK
Description: Husband (or wife) changed as relationship to reference person when there is already
a wife (or husband) selected as relationship to reference person for another person.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: CHG_RELATIONSHIP eq 11 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12 (for another person) or
CHG_RELATIONSHIP eq 12 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11 (for another person)

Universe Description: Husband changed as relationship to reference person and Wife already is a relationship
for another person or wife changed as relationship to reference person and husband
already is a relationship for another person
Text:

You entered ^HUSBANDWIFE when another person on the roster is listed as the
^HUSBWIFEALREADY of the reference person. Go back to CHNG_REL and correct.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: CHNG_REL
Fills: HUSBANDWIFE
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 11 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "husband"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 12 fill HUSBANDWIFE with "wife"
Fills: HUSBWIFEALREADY
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 11 fill HUSBWIFEALREADY with "wife"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 12 fill HUSBWIFEALREADY with
"husband"

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CHG_PARENT_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHG_PARENT_CHECK
Description: More than one "father" or more than one "mother" selected as relationship to refernce
person
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RELATIONSHIP eq 15 and RELATIONSHIP eq 15 (for another person) or if
RELATIONSHIP eq 16 and RELATIONSHIP eq 16 (for another person)
Universe Description: More than one "father" or more than one "mother" selected as relationship to refernce
person
Text:

You entered more than one ^FATHERMOTHER as a relationship to the reference
person. Verify that CHG_REL is correct.

Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: CHG_REL
Fills: FATHERMOTHER
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 15 fill FATHERMOTHER with "father"
Elseif RELATIONSHIP or CHNG_REL eq 16 fill FATHERMOTHER with "mother"

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CHNG_BRTHDATEMO

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_BRTHDATEMO
Description: Person's date of birth-month screen
Form Pane Label: Birth mo.
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_BRTHDATEMO
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary.
Enter month on this screen.
Press the enter key if no change to month.
OLD BIRTHDATE (Month): ^OLDBIRTHMONTH
(What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC date of birth?)

Fills: OLDBIRTHMONTH
Instructions: Fill OLDBIRTHMONTH with BIRTHDATEMO

Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Birth_Month
Value:
1

Mnemonic:

Description:
January

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2

February

3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December
Don't Know
Refuse
x Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store CHNG_BRTHDATEMO in BRTHDATEMO
Array:
Skip Instructions: CHNG_BRTHDATEDY

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CHNG_BRTHDATEDY

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_BRTHDATEDY
Description: Change person's date of birth-day screen
Form Pane Label: Birth day
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_BRTHDATEDY
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary.
Enter day on this screen.
Press the enter key if no change to day.
OLD BIRTHDATE (Day): ^OLDBIRTHDAY
What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC date of birth?

Fills: OLDBIRTHDAY
Instructions: Fill OLDBIRTHDAY with BIRTHDATEDY

Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 31

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Don't Know
Refuse
x Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store CHNG_BRTHDATEDY in BRTHDATEDY
Array:
Skip Instructions: IF CHNG_BRTHDATEDY gt 31 display error message (edit check) "Invalid entry".
Elseif CHNG_BRTHDATEMO eq 2 and CHNG_BRTHDATEDY in (30, 31) display
error message (edit check) "Invalid entry".
Elseif CHNG_BRTHDATEMO in (4, 6, 9, 11) AND CHNG_BRTHDATEDY eq 31
display error message "Invalid entry"
Else goto CHNG_BRTHDATEYR

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CHNG_BRTHDATEYR

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_BRTHDATEYR
Description: Change person's date of birth-year screen
Form Pane Label: Birth yr
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_BRTHDATEYR
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary.
Enter year on this screen.
If year is less than 1890, enter 1890.
Press the enter key if no change to year.
OLD BIRTHDATE (Year): ^OLDBIRTHYEAR
What is ^YOUR_NAME_CC^NMS_CC date of birth?

Fills: OLDBIRTHYEAR
Instructions: Fill OLDBIRTHYEAR with BIRTHDATEYR

Fills: YOUR_NAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
YOUR_NAME_CC with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME_CC with ^NAME. (fill with the first and last name of
L_NO)

Fills: NMS_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NMS_CC with "'s"
Else leave NMS_CC blank.

Type: Integer
Length: 4
Min: 1890
Max: 2100

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Don't Know
Refuse
x Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store CHNG_BRTHDATEYR in BRTHDATEYR
Store BRTHDATEMO, BRTHDATEDY, and BRTHDATEYR in BIRTHDATE.
Create the calculated age (from CASES)
Setdate date
Make BRTHDATEMO from BRTHDATEMO:0
Make BRTHDATEDY from BRTHDATEDY:0
Store ({int}YEAR - {int}BRTHDATEYR) in AGE
If {int}BRTHDATEMO gt MONTH
Subtract <1> from AGE
If {int}BRTHDATEMO eq MONTH and {int}BRTHDATEDY gt DAY
Subtract <1> from AGE
Store AGE in A_AGE_I(L_NO)
If AGE ge 97
Store 96 in AGE
If AGE lt 1
Store 0 in AGE
Array:
Special Instructions: Maximum value for year should be updated each year to equal the current year
(found in Survey Cycle Indicator 1 on RT 4001:9-12).
Skip Instructions: If BIRTHDATE gt TODAY (date pulled from instrument) display error "Invalid entry.
Birthdate entered is in the future".
Elseif CHNG_BRTHDATEYR lt 1890 display error "Invalid year; year cannot be prior
to 1890"
Elseif WHATFIX eq 4 goto CHNG_SEX
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO (for person with AGER le 2)
display error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change their marital
status"
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Else goto ANY_OTHERCHNG

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CHNG_SEX

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_SEX
Description: Change gender (sex)
Form Pane Label: Sex
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_SEX
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 4
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary.
^AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC male or female?

Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AREYOU_IS_C with "Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)
Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Sex
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Male

2

Female
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Store Instructions: If CHNG_SEX eq 1 then store 1 in SEX
and store "M" in SEX_C
Elseif CHNG_SEX eq 2 then store 2 in SEX
and store "F" in SEX_C
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SEX eq 1 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12, 14, 16, or 18 goto CHG_MALE_CHECK
Elseif SEX eq 2 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11, 13, 15, or 17 goto CHG_FEMALE_CHECK
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO (for person with AGER le 2)
display error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change their marital
status"
Elseif WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Else goto ANY_OTHERCHNG

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CHG_MALE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHG_MALE_CHECK
Description: Male selected for a "wife", "daughter", "mother" or "sister" relationship to reference
person
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SEX eq 1 and RELATIONSHIP eq 12, 14, 16, or 18\
Universe Description: Male selected for a "wife", "daughter", "mother" or "sister" relationship to reference
person
Text: RELATIONSHIP: ^REL_DIS SEX: ^SEX_DIS
with the relationship selected.

The sex entered is inconsistent

Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "SUPRESS" and RELATIONSHIP eq 11, 13, 15, or 17 and SEX eq 2 goto
CHG_FEMALE_CHECK
Elseif "SUPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO (for person
with AGER le 2) display error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change
their marital status"
Elseif "SUPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Elseif "SUPRESS" goto ANY_OTHERCHNG
Else goto CHNG_SEX ['goto' is selected]
Fills: REL_DIS
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP = 11 fill REL_DIS with "Husband"
If RELATIONSHIP = 12 fill REL_DIS with "Wife"
If RELATIONSHIP = 13 fill REL_DIS with "Son"
If RELATIONSHIP = 14 fill REL_DIS with "Daughter"
If RELATIONSHIP = 15 fill REL_DIS with "Father"
If RELATIONSHIP = 16 fill REL_DIS with "Mother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 17 fill REL_DIS with "Brother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 18 fill REL_DIS with "Sister"
If RELATIONSHIP = 19 fill REL_DIS with "Other relative"
If RELATIONSHIP = 20 fill REL_DIS with "Nonrelative"
Fills: SEX_DIS
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_DIS with "Male"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_DIS with "Female"

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CHG_FEMALE_CHECK

Check

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHG_FEMALE_CHECK
Description: Female selected for a "husband", "son", "father" or "brother" relationship to reference
person.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SEX eq 2 and RELATIONSHIP eq 11, 13, 15, or 17\
Universe Description: Female selected for a "husband", "son", "father" or "brother" relationship to reference
person
Text: RELATIONSHIP: ^REL_DIS SEX: ^SEX_DIS
with the relationship selected.

The sex entered is inconsistent

Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "SUPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 5 and WHOTOCHANGE eq L_NO (for person with
AGER le 2) display error message "Person is 14 years old or younger; can't change
their marital status"
Elseif "SUPRESS" and WHATFIX eq 5 goto CHNG_MARITAL
Elseif "SUPRESS" goto ANY_OTHERCHNG
Else goto CHNG_SEX ['goto' is seleceted]
Fills: REL_DIS
Instructions: If RELATIONSHIP = 11 fill REL_DIS with "Husband"
If RELATIONSHIP = 12 fill REL_DIS with "Wife"
If RELATIONSHIP = 13 fill REL_DIS with "Son"
If RELATIONSHIP = 14 fill REL_DIS with "Daughter"
If RELATIONSHIP = 15 fill REL_DIS with "Father"
If RELATIONSHIP = 16 fill REL_DIS with "Mother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 17 fill REL_DIS with "Brother"
If RELATIONSHIP = 18 fill REL_DIS with "Sister"
If RELATIONSHIP = 19 fill REL_DIS with "Other relative"
If RELATIONSHIP = 20 fill REL_DIS with "Nonrelative"
Fills: SEX_DIS
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_DIS with "Male"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_DIS with "Female"

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CHNG_MARITAL

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.CHNG_MARITAL
Description: Change marital status
Form Pane Label: Marital
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CHNG_MARITAL
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX = 5 and AGER gt 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
(^AREYOU_IS_C ^NONHHRNAME_CC now married, widowed, divorced,
separated or ^HAVE_YOUHESHE_CC never been married?)

Fills: AREYOU_IS_C
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
AREYOU_IS_C with "Are you"
Else fill AREYOU_IS_C with "Is"

Fills: NONHHRNAME_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE fill
NONHHRNAME_CC with ^NAME (fill with the first and last name of L_NO)
Else leave NONHHRNAME_CC blank

Fills: HAVE_YOUHESHE_CC
Instructions: If L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) eq RESPLINE fill
HAVE_YOUHESHE_CC with "have you"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX eq 1 fill HAVE_YOUHESHE_CC with "has he"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX eq 2 fill HAVE_YOUHESHE_CC with "has she"
Elseif L_NO (of the person collecting demographic info for) ne RESPLINE AND
SEX ne 1 or 2 fill HAVE_YOUHESHE_CC with "has ^NAME" (fill ^NAME with the
first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: MARITAL
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Married

2

Widowed

3

Divorced

4

Separated

5

Never married
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store CHNG_MARITAL in MARITAL
Array:
Skip Instructions: ANY_OTHERCHNG

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ANY_OTHERCHNG

Field

Control Card.BDemoTable.BDemoChange.ANY_OTHERCHNG
Description:
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ANY_OTHERCHNG
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATFIX eq 1-5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please review your changes. To correct, back up using the arrow keys.
LN NAME REL AGE SEX MARITAL
^L_NO ^NAME ^REL ^AGS ^SEX_C ^MARITAL

Fills: L_NO
Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Fills: REL
Instructions: If RELREF eq 11 fill REL with "Husband"
Elseif RELREF eq 12 fill REL with "Wife"
Elseif RELREF eq 13 fill REL with "Son"
Elseif RELREF eq 14 fill REL with "Daughtr"
Elseif RELREF eq 15 fill REL with "Father"
Elseif RELREF eq 16 fill REL with "Mother"
Elseif RELREF eq 17 fill REL with "Brother"
Elseif RELREF eq 18 fill REL with "Sister"
Elseif RELREF eq 19 fill REL with "Oth Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 20 fill REL with "Non Rel"
Elseif RELREF eq 21 fill REL with "Ref Per"

Fills: AGS
Instructions: If AGE eq RF or AGERNG eq RF fill AGS with "Ref"
If AGE eq DK or AGERNG eq DK fill AGS with "DK"
If AGERNG eq 1 fill AGS with "0-11"
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If AGERNG eq 2 fill AGS with "12-13"
If AGERNG eq 3 fill AGS with "14-15"
If AGERNG eq 4 fill AGS with "16-17"
If AGERNG eq 5 fill AGS with "18-65"
If AGERNG eq 6 fill AGS with "66+"
Else fill AGS with (the variable) AGE

Fills: SEX_C
Instructions: If SEX eq 1 fill SEX_C with "M"
Elseif SEX eq 2 fill SEX_C with "F"
Else fill SEX_C with "D"

Fills: MARITAL
Instructions: If MARITAL (from input) eq 1 fill MARITAL with "Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 2 fill MARITAL with "Widowed"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 3 fill MARITAL with "Divorced"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 4 fill MARITAL with "Separated"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 5 fill MARITAL with "Never Married"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 9 fill MARITAL with "Don't know"
Elseif MARITAL (from input) eq 8 fill MARITAL with "Refused"
Else fill MARITAL with "Not Answered"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: ROSTERREVIEW

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BUSINESS
Field
BNCVS1.Business at Sample Address.BUSINESS
Description: Does anyone in household run a business from the sample address
Form Pane Label: Business at address
SAS Name:
Tag Name: BUSINESS
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: Does anyone in this household operate a business from this address?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: If BUSINESS = 1 goto BUSINESSSIGN
Else if CONDITION = 1 OR 2 go to Contact1_2
Else if CONDITION = 3 go to Contact3

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Field

BUSINESS

SIGN

BNCVS1.Business at Sample
Address.BUSINESSSIGN
Description: Is there a sign on the premises that indicates a business is run from sample
address

Form Pane Label: Sign on premises
SAS Name:
Tag Name: BUSINESSSIGN
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: BUSINESS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

^OBSERVEASK
Is there a sign on the premises or some other indication to the general
public that a business is operated from this address?

Fills: OBSERVEASK
Instructions: If START_CP eq 1 fill OBSERVEASK with "Ask:"
Elseif START_CP eq 2,3 fill OBSERVEASK with "Fill by observation:"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Business
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes (Recognizable business)

2

No (Unrecognizable business)
D
o
n'
t
K
n
o

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w
R
ef
u
s
e
E
m
pt
y
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: if CONDITION = 1 OR 2 go to Contact1_2
If CONDITION = 3 go to Contact3

CONTACT1_2
Description: Intro before collecting contact info from conditions 1 and 2
Form Pane Label: CONTACT1_2
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CONTACT1_2
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe
Description:
Question Text: Thank you. Based on the answers you’ve provided, it looks like you, [LIST ALL
NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 12+] are eligible to participate in this study. Let me tell you a little
more about it. The study is called the National Survey of Crime and Safety and is sponsored by
the Bureau of Justice Statistics at the US Department of Justice. It asks for information about
people's perceptions of community safety, their local police, and their experiences with
victimization and crime in the past year. The results will be used to help improve the way the
government measures crime.

I’d like to get contact information for you and the other adults in your household in case we need
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to follow-up to complete [your/each person’s] survey .

*Display roster and collect information for one household member at a time.

Instuctions: Enter email address
Skip instructions: TEXTMESS

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CONTACT3
Description: Intro before collecting contact info from condition 3
Form Pane Label: CONTACT3
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CONTACT3
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe
Description:
Question Text: Thank you. Based on the answers you’ve provided, it looks like you, [LIST ALL
NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 12+] are eligible to participate in this study. Let me tell you a little
more about it. The study is called the National Survey of Crime and Safety and is sponsored by
the Bureau of Justice Statistics at the US Department of Justice. It asks for information about
people's perceptions of community safety, their local police, and their experiences with
victimization and crime in the past year. The results will be used to help improve the way the
government measures crime.

In about three months, we will send you, [LIST ALL NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 12+] an
invitation to participate in the full study.
I’d like to collect the best contact information for [all adults/you]. We can either email the link to
the survey, send it through a text message to a cell phone, or print it in a letter that gets mailed.

*Display roster and collect information for one household member at a time.

Skip instructions: EMAILADDRESS

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EMAILADDRESS
Description: Email address
Form Pane Label: Email Address
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
EMAILADDRESS
Inherited Universe:
Universe: AGE 18+ ONLY
Universe
Description:

Can I please have [your/ NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 18+’s] email address?
Enter 0 for no email address

Fills: [NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 18+] – Name in roster age 18 and over other than HHRESP
*Display roster and collect information for one household member at a time.

Skip Instructions: TEXTMESS

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TEXTMESS
Description: Phone number for texting
Form Pane Label: TEXTMESS
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TEXTMESS
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe
Description:

Can I please have [your/ALL NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 18+’s] cell phone number?
Fills: [ALL NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 18+] – All names in roster age 18 and over other than
HHRESP
Display if more than one person in HH
Enter 0 for no cell phone number
*Display roster and collect information for one household member at a time.

Skip instructions: If condition 1 or 2 skip to CONSENT

If condition 3: PREFERMETH

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PREFERMETH
Description: What contact method preferred
Form Pane Label: CONTACT3
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CONTACT3
Inherited Universe:
Universe: CONDITION 3, AGE 18+

ONLY
Universe
Description:

Which method should we use to send [you/ALL NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 18+] a survey
invitation?
Fills: [ALL NONHHRNAME_CC AGE 18+] – All names in roster age 18 and over other than
HHRESP
Display if more than one person in HH
*Display roster and collect information for one household member at a time.
If necessary, read response options
If no email or phone, select mail
*Only display email if email given in CONTACT3
*Only display text message if phone number given in TEXTMESS

Answer List: Contact Method
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Email

2

Text message
3

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Skip Instructions: If parent of youth is available, go to parent consent, else go to CLOSE3

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CLOSE3
Description: Closing screen
Form Pane Label: CLOSE3
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CLOSE3
Inherited Universe:
Universe: CONDITION 3, AGE 18+

ONLY
Universe
Description:

Question Text: Thank you. In about three months, you will receive an invitation from Westat to
participate in the main part of this study, which is a web-based questionnaire about your
experiences and attitudes towards crime and safety. You will receive a link to a website
address with a unique password that is only for you. (IF OTHERS SELECTED FOR STUDY:
Each person in your household will receive a separate invitation.) We look forward to your
participation!

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List:
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

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Description:
Enter 1 to Continue

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Adult Consent

Adult Consent
Generated: 18-Feb-2019
Question ID:

AC1_1

IS THIS A PHONE INTERVIEW OR IN PERSON?
1

PHONE

2

IN PERSON

ASK Description: All Respondents.
PROGRAM: IF AC1_1=1 THEN CONSENTMODE=1 ‘PHONE'. IF AC1_1=2 THEN CONSENTMODE=2
‘IN PERSON'.
SAS Variable: AC1_1, CONSENTMODE
Question ID:

AC1_2

CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE SPEAKING TO {ADULTFULLNAME}.
YOU MUST BE SPEAKING WITH {ADULTFULLNAME} TO CONTINUE.
1

CONFIRM

GO TO AC1_3

2

YOU ARE NOT SPEAKING TO THE ADULT NAMED
ABOVE

GO TO IMS

ASK Description: All Respondents.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE ADULTS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR ADULTFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
SAS Variable: AC1_2

1

Adult Consent

Question ID:

AC1_3

We are inviting you to participate in a research activity being sponsored by the U.S. Department
of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, and being conducted by Westat. The study is called the
National Survey of Crime and Safety. The NSCS Study measures victimization in the United
States by asking questions of adults and youth all over the country about whether they have
been a victim of any crime in the past 12 months. The study seeks to describe victimization in
America. You don't have to be a victim to take part in the study. We need counts of people who
are victims and counts of people who are not victims to have a full understanding of
victimization in the United States. What we learn from you and others in the study may help
your community and millions of Americans to be safer and may help local police do a better job
in communities like yours.
{HAND A COPY OF THE ADULT CONSENT FORM TO THE ADULT FOR REFERENCE.}
{A copy of a form that explains more about the survey was left at your home. Can you find it?}
{IF R CAN'T FIND FORM: I will go over what the form says with you now, but I can also a mail a
copy to you for reference. Would you like me to mail a copy to you?}
1

{CONTINUE}

2

{MAIL A COPY OF CONSENT FORM}

3

{DON'T MAIL CONSENT FORM}

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1.
PROGRAM: IF AC1_3=2 THEN MAILAC=1 ‘MAIL COPY OF ADULT CONSENT FORM'. IF AC1_3=3
THEN MAILAC=0 ‘DON'T MAIL COPY OF ADULT CONSENT FORM'.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY ‘HAND A COPY OF THE ADULT CONSENT FORM
TO THE ADULT FOR REFERENCE.' IF CONSENTMODE=1 THEN DISPLAY "A COPY OF A FORM…IF
R CAN'T FIND FORM…"
IF CONSENTMODE=1 THEN DISPLAY RESPONSE OPTION 2 AND 3 ONLY. IF CONSENTMODE=2
THEN DISPLAY RESPONSE OPTION 1 ONLY.
SAS Variable: AC1_3, MAILAC

2

Adult Consent

Question ID:

AC2

I'd like to review this form with you. It explains what we'd like you to do and what information
we will collect. It also explains what we will do to protect your privacy.
{We will begin by asking your opinions about things such as community safety or the local
police. Then we will ask you questions about whether you have been a victim of different types
of crimes during the past 12 months./We will ask whether you have been a victim of any crime
in the past 12 months.} If you were a victim, we will ask details about the experience.
The survey takes between 20 and 40 minutes to complete, depending on the types of
experiences you have had in the past year.
1

CONTINUE

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1.
DISPLAY: IF CONDITION=2 THEN DISPLAY "WE WILL BEGIN BY ASKING YOUR…" IF
CONDITION=1 THEN DISPLAY "WE WILL ASK WHETHER YOU HAVE…"
SAS Variable: AC2
Question ID:

AC3

We are asking for your consent to participate. Your participation is voluntary.
For quality control purposes, my supervisor may contact you to verify that I correctly followed
interview procedures.
There are no direct benefits to you for participating in this study, but information from the study
may benefit your community and the Nation by improving programs that focus on community
safety or policing.
Some of the questions may be upsetting to some people, so if there is a question you do not
want to talk about, you can skip it and you can stop answering questions at any point.
1

CONTINUE

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1.
SAS Variable: AC3

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Adult Consent

Question ID:

AC4

Your name will not be associated with your answers, and the information you provide will not be
shared with anyone outside of our research team. We store all person information in a protected
computer file, and we'll destroy all personal information that could identify you after this phase
of the study is over.
We would like your permission to audio record the interview for quality control purposes. The
recording will not include your name and will only be accessible to the research team. We may
use answers from your and other participant's interviews for research reports, but we do not link
names to any answers we use.
You can ask me any questions about this study or you can also contact the project manager for
the study at Westat. Under the section labeled "Questions" on the form, we provide a toll-free
number and email that you can use to speak with someone at Westat. {POINT TO THE
SECTION ON THE FORM}
{Please take a moment to review the form. If you have any questions, please let me know./Do
you have any questions?}
1

CONTINUE

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY "POINT TO THE SECTION ON THE FORM" AND
"PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT…" IF CONSENTMODE=1 THEN DISPLAY "DO YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS?"
SAS Variable: AC4
Question ID:

AC5

{POINT TO BOTTOM OF PAGE 2 OF THE ADULT CONSENT FORM}
Do you agree to participate in the interview?
{GIVE THE ADULT A COPY OF THE CONSENT FORM}
{Please keep this copy of this form for your reference.}
1

YES, CONTINUE INTERVIEW

GO TO AC6

2

NO

GO TO AC7

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1.
PROGRAM: IF AC5=1 THEN CONSENTFLAG=1 ‘YES, CONSENT GIVEN'. IF AC5=2 THEN
CONSENTFLAG=0 ‘NO, CONSENT NOT GIVEN'. RECORD THE CONSENT STATUS IN THE IMS FOR
CURRENT ADULT.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY "POINT TO BOTTOM…", "GIVE THE ADULT…",
AND "PLEASE KEEP THIS COPY".
GO TO: IF AC5=1 THEN GO TO AC6. IF AC5=2 THEN GO TO AC7.
SAS Variable: AC5, CONSENTFLAG

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Adult Consent

Question ID:

AC6

{POINT TO BOTTOM OF PAGE 2 OF THE ADULT CONSENT FORM}
Do we have your permission to record the interview for quality control purposes?
1

YES

GO TO CPC_BOX1

2

NO

GO TO AC8

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1 AND AC5=1.
PROGRAM: IF AC6=1 THEN RECORDING=1 ‘YES, CONSENT TO RECORDING'. IF AC6=2 THEN
RECORDING=0 ‘NO, DIDN'T CONSENT TO RECORDING'. RECORD THE CONSENT TO RECORD
STATUS IN THE IMS FOR CURRENT ADULT.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY "POINT TO BOTTOM…"
GO TO: IF AC6=1 THEN GO TO CPC_BOX1 IN PARENTAL PERMISSION SECTION. IF AC6=2
THEN GO TO AC8.
SAS Variable: AC6, RECORDING
Question ID:

AC7

I am sorry that you don't wish to participate in the study but thank you for your time.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO IMS

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1 AND AC5=2.
GO TO: END ADULT CONSENT TASK AND RETURN TO IMS.
SAS Variable: AC7
Question ID:

AC8

That's fine. The interview will not be recorded.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO CPC_BOX1

ASK Specification: IF AC1_2=1 AND AC6=2.
GO TO: GO TO CPC_BOX1 IN PARENTAL PERMISSION SECTION.
SAS Variable: AC8

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Parental Permission

Parental Permission
Generated: 18-Feb-2019
Box ID:

CPC_BOX1

IF CURRENT RESPONDENT IS FLAGGED AS A PARENT TO ANY CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES
OF 12 AND 17 IN THE HH AND PARENTAL PERMISSION IS STILL NEEDED FOR YOUTHS,
CONTINUE TO CPC1. OTHERWISE, GO TO CPC_BOX6. (I.E. IF ADULT LISTED AS PARENT IN
HHPARENTWHO FOR ANY CHILDREN WHO ARE 12≤TAGE≤17 AND THE VARIABLE CONSENTP IS
0 FOR AT LEAST ONE OF THESE CHILDREN THEN GO TO CPC1. OTHERWISE GO TO CPC_BOX6.)
Question ID:

CPC1

IS THIS A PHONE INTERVIEW OR IN PERSON?
1

PHONE

2

IN PERSON

ASK Description: All Respondents.
PROGRAM: IF CPC1=1 THEN CONSENTMODE=1 ‘PHONE'. IF CPC1=2 THEN CONSENTMODE=2
‘IN PERSON'.
SAS Variable: CPC1, CONSENTMODE

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC1_2

I have you listed as the parent or guardian for the following children. Please let me know if this
is correct.
INTERVIEWER: STATE THE NAME, AND AGE/GENDER IF NEEDED, OF EACH CHILD IN THE TABLE
BELOW.
WHICH CHILD IS THE RESPONDENT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF? (MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

LINE

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

AGE

GENDER

1
2
3

George
Brian
Emily

Smith
Smith
Smith

17
15
13

M
M
F

1

GEORGE SMITH, 17, M

2

BRIAN SMITH, 15, M

3

EMILY SMITH, 13, F

99

R IS THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF ALL CHILDREN
LISTED

ASK Description: All Respondents.
PROGRAM: ALLOW INTERVIEWER TO SELECT MULTIPLE YOUTH RESPONDENTS. HOWEVER,
RESPONSE OPTION ‘99' CAN'T BE SELECTED WITH ANY OTHER RESPONSE.
SET VARIABLE ‘NUMCHILDREN' EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN THE ADULT IDENTIFIES
THAT THEY ARE THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF IN CPC1_2.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY A TABLE THAT CONTAINS YOUTH HH MEMBERS FIRST/LAST NAME, AGE,
AND GENDER.
ONLY DISPLAY YOUTH HH MEMBERS WHO ARE LISTED AS THE CHILD OF THE CURRENT ADULT
(HHPARENTWHO) AND WHO ARE STILL MISSING PARENTAL PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE
(CONSENTP=0).
LIST YOUTH HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS IN DESCENDING AGE ORDER (IF AGE IS THE SAME THEN
PUT IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.
LINE – ASSIGN A NUMBER TO EACH RESPONDENT IN THE TABLE.
FIRST NAME – FILL YOUTHS NAME USING HHROSTER_FNAME.
LAST NAME – FILL YOUTHS NAME USING HHROSTER_LNAME.
AGE – FILL YOUTHS AGE USING TAGE.
GENDER – FILL YOUTHS GENDER USING SEX.
GO TO: GO TO CPC2.
SAS Variable: CPC1_2, NUMCHILDREN
Tags: Choose-all-that-apply Item

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC2

We would like your {child/children} to be a part of this study. As a reminder, this is a study of
everyone ages 12 and older living in households in the U.S. What we learn from your
{child/children} and others in the study may help your community and millions of Americans to
be safer and may help local police do a better job in communities like yours.
{HAND A COPY OF THE PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM TO THE PARENT FOR REFERENCE.}
{A copy of a form that explains more about the survey was left at your home. Can you find it?}
{IF R CAN'T FIND FORM: I will go over what the form says with you now, but I can also a mail a
copy to you for reference. Would you like me to mail a copy to you?}
1

{CONTINUE}

2

{MAIL A COPY OF PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM}

3

{DON'T MAIL A COPY OF PARENTAL PERMISSION
FORM}

ASK Description: All Respondents.
PROGRAM: IF CPC2=2 THEN MAILPP=1 ‘MAIL COPY OF PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM'. IF
CPC2=3 THEN MAILPP=0 ‘DON'T MAIL COPY OF PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM'.
DISPLAY: IF NUMCHILDREN>1 THEN DISPLAY "CHILDREN". OTHERWISE, DISPLAY "CHILD".
IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY ‘HAND A COPY OF ...' IF CONSENTMODE=1 THEN DISPLAY
"A COPY OF A FORM…" AND "IF R CAN'T FIND FORM…"
IF CONSENTMODE=1 THEN DISPLAY RESPONSE OPTION 2 AND 3 ONLY. IF CONSENTMODE=2
THEN DISPLAY RESPONSE OPTION 1 ONLY.
SAS Variable: CPC2, MAILPP

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC3

I'd like to review this form with you. It explains what we'd like you to do and what information
we will collect. It also explains what we will do to protect your {child's/children's} privacy.
Your {child/children} will be asked many of the same questions that adults are being asked.
{We will begin by asking your {child's/children's} opinions about things such as community
safety or the local police. Then we will ask whether your child has been a victim of crime in the
last 12 months./We will ask your {child/children} questions about whether he/she has been a
victim of different types of crimes during the past 12 months.} If your {child was/children
were} a victim, we will ask details about the experience.
The survey takes between 20 and 40 minutes to complete, depending on your
{child’s/children’s} experiences.
1

CONTINUE

ASK Description: All Respondents.
DISPLAY: IF NUMCHILDREN>1 THEN DISPLAY "CHILDREN'S", "CHILDREN", "CHILDREN WERE",
AND "CHILDREN’S". OTHERWISE DISPLAY "CHILD'S", "CHILD", "CHILD WAS", AND "CHILD’S".
IF CONDITION=2 THEN DISPLAY "WE WILL BEGIN BY ASKING…" IF CONDITION=1 THEN
DISPLAY "WE WILL ASK…"
SAS Variable: CPC3
Question ID:

CPC4

We are asking for your permission to allow us to ask your {child/children} to participate. If you
agree, we will ask your {child/children} if he/she would like to participate in the survey. He/she
can say no.
The survey is voluntary. It is entirely up to you whether we ask your {child/children} to
participate, and then it is up to your {child/children} – your {child does not/children do not}
have to do this and he/she can stop answering questions at any point.
There are no direct benefits for you or your {child/children} by participating in the study, but
information from the study may benefit your community and the Nation by improving programs
that focus on community safety or policing.
Children who have experienced a recent victimization may find some questions upsetting. If
your {child does/children do} become upset during the interview, the interviewer will offer to
take a break, or stop the interview and get you. Interviewers are all trained to identify signs of
distress and will have links and toll-free phone numbers to connect to counselor services if
needed.
1

CONTINUE

ASK Description: All Respondents.
DISPLAY: IF NUMCHILDREN>1 THEN DISPLAY "CHILDREN", "CHILDREN DO NOT", AND
"CHILDREN DO". OTHERWISE DISPLAY "CHILD", "CHILD DOES NOT", AND "CHILD DOES".
SAS Variable: CPC4

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC5

Your {child's/children's} name will not be associated with his/her answers, and the information
your {child/children} provides will not be shared with you, anyone in your {child's/children's}
school or the authorities.
We would like your permission to audio record your {child's/children's} interview. The recording
will not include your {child's/children's} name and will only be accessible to the research team.
We may use answers from your {child/children) and other children participating for research
reports, but we do not include names in our reports.
You can ask me any questions about this study or you can also call Westat’s toll-free number.
{Please take a moment to review the form. If you have any questions, please let me know./Do
you have any questions?}
1

CONTINUE

ASK Description: All Respondents.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY "PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT…" IF
CONSENTMODE=1 THEN DISPLAY "DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?"
IF NUMCHILDREN>1 THEN DISPLAY "CHILDREN'S" AND "CHILDREN". OTHERWISE, DISPLAY
"CHILD" AND "CHILD'S".
SAS Variable: CPC5
Box ID:

CPC_BOX2

START LOOPING INSTRUCTIONS – COMPLETE QUESTIONS CPC6-CPC12 FOR EACH YOUTH HH
WHO WAS SELECTED AT CPC1_2.

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC6

{POINT TO BOTTOM OF PAGE 2 OF THE FORM}
{Do we have your permission to ask {YOUTHFULLNAME} to participate in the interview?/How
about {YOUTHFULLNAME}? Do we have your permission to ask {him/her} to participate in the
interview?}
{GIVE THE ADULT A COPY OF THE PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM}
{Please keep a copy of this form for your reference.}
1

YES

GO TO CPC7

2

NO

GO TO CPC_BOX3

ASK Description: All Respondents.
PROGRAM: INITIALLY SET CONSENTP VARIABLE EQUAL TO 0 FOR ALL YOUTHS. IF CPC6=1
THEN CONSENTP=1 ‘YES, CONSENT GIVEN'. IF CPC6=2 THEN CONSENTP=2 ‘NO, CONSENT
NOT GIVEN'. RECORD THE PARENTAL PERMISSION STATUS IN THE IMS FOR CURRENT YOUTH.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:
‘POINT TO BOTTOM OF PAGE 2 OF THE FORM'
‘GIVE THE ADULT A COPY OF THE PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM'
‘Please keep a copy of this form for your reference.'
IF THIS IS THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS SCREEN THAT IS SHOWN TO THE ADULT
RESPONDENT, DISPLAY ‘DO WE HAVE YOUR...' OTHERWISE, DISPLAY ‘HOW ABOUT…" FOR THIS
STATEMENT DISPLAY ‘HER' IF THE YOUTH IS FEMALE (SEX=2). DISPLAY "HIM" IF THE YOUTH
IS MALE (SEX=1).
SAS Variable: CPC6, CONSENTP.
Question ID:

CPC7

{POINT TO BOTTOM OF PAGE 2 OF THE FORM}
Do we have your permission to record {his/her} interview for quality control purposes?
1

YES

GO TO CPC_BOX3

2

NO

GO TO CPC_BOX3

ASK Specification: IF CPC6=1.
PROGRAM: INITIALLY SET CONSENTPR VARIABLE EQUAL TO 0 FOR ALL YOUTHS. IF CPC7=1
THEN CONSENTPR=1 ‘YES, CONSENT TO RECORDING'. IF CPC7=2 THEN CONSENTPR=2 ‘NO,
DIDN'T CONSENT TO RECORDING'. RECORD THE PARENTAL PERMISSION STATUS IN THE IMS
FOR CURRENT YOUTH.
DISPLAY: IF THE YOUTH IS FEMALE (SEX=2) THEN DISPLAY "HER". IF THE YOUTH IS MALE
(SEX=1) THEN DISPLAY "HIS".
SAS Variable: CPC7, CONSENTPR

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Parental Permission

Box ID:

CPC_BOX3

CREATE A VARIABLE CALLED WHOGAVECONSENT USING CPC6. IF CONSENTP=1 OR 2 THEN
LIST THIS ADULT AS PARENT WHO PROVIDED CONSENT (THIS ADULT WILL BE TIED TO YOUTH
AS THE ONLY PARENT WHO CAN GIVE/EDIT CONSENT).
IF CPC6=2 THEN GO TO CPC8. IF CPC7=2 THEN GO TO CPC9. OTHERWISE GO TO CPC_BOX4.
Question ID:

CPC8

I'm sorry that you don't wish to give permission for {YOUTHFULLNAME} to participate in the
study.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO CPC_BOX5

ASK Specification: IF CPC6=2.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
SAS Variable: CPC8
Question ID:

CPC9

That's fine. {YOUTHFULLNAME} interview will not be recorded.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO CPC_BOX4

ASK Specification: If CPC7=2.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
SAS Variable: CPC9
Box ID:

CPC_BOX4

GO TO CPC10.

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC10

Now, I'd like to take a brief moment and collect some contact information for
{YOUTHFULLNAME}.
What is the best cell phone number to reach {YOUTHFULLNAME}?
1

[_ _ _]-[_ _ _]-[_ _ _ _]

GO TO CPC10_2

-9

YOUTH DOESN'T HAVE A CELL PHONE

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

-8

DON'T KNOW

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

-7

REFUSED

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

ASK Specification: IF CPC6=1.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
SAS Variable: CPC10

Question ID:

CPC10_2

Just to confirm, is this a cell phone number?
{IF NEEDED: It is important that we know what kind of phone number this is. We use cell phone
numbers to send a text to complete the survey.}
1

YES

GO TO CPC10_3

2

NO

GO TO CPC10_4

-8

DON'T KNOW

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

-7

REFUSED

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

ASK Specification: IF CPC6=1 AND PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED AT CPC10.
DISPLAY: IF CONDITION=3 THEN DISPLAY “IF NEEDED…”
SAS Variable: CPC10_2

Question ID:

CPC10_3

Is {YOUTHFULLNAME} the primary user of this cell phone?
1

YES

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

2

NO

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

-8

DON'T KNOW

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

-7

REFUSED

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

ASK Specification: IF CPC6=1 AND CPC10_2=1.
SAS Variable: CPC10_3

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC10_4

Can you provide a cell phone number for {YOUTHFULLNAME}?
1

YES

GO TO CPC10

2

NO

GO TO CPC_BOX4_2

ASK Specification: IF CPC6=1 AND CPC10_2=2.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
GO TO: IF CPC10_4=2 THEN GO TO CPC_BOX4_2. IF CPC10_4=1 THEN GO BACK TO CPC10 TO
COLLECT A CELL PHONE NUMBER FOR YOUTH.
SAS Variable: CPC10_4

Box ID: CPC_BOX4_2
IF CONDITION=3 THEN GO TO CPC11. OTHERWISE GO TO CPC_BOX5.

Question ID:

CPC11

Can you please give me the best email address to contact {YOUTHFULLNAME}?
VERIFY ALL SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION.
1

[ENTER EMAIL]

-9

YOUTH DOESN'T HAVE AN EMAIL

-8

DON'T KNOW

-7

REFUSED

ASK Specification: IF CONDITION=3 AND CPC6=1.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
SAS Variable: CPC11
Tags: Condition 3
Box ID:

CPC_BOX4_2

IF EITHER A PHONE NUMBER IS PROVIDED AT CPC10 OR AN EMAIL ADDRESS IS PROVIDED AT
CPC11 THEN GO TO CPC12. OTHERWISE GO TO CPC_BOX4_3.

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Parental Permission

Question ID:

CPC12

What is the best way to contact {YOUTHFULLNAME}?
1

{Text}

2

{Email}

3

(Postal) Mail

ASK Specification: IF CONDITION=3 AND CPC6=1 AND EITHER A PHONE NUMBER IS PROVIDED
AT CPC10 OR AN EMAIL ADDRESS IS PROVIDED AT CPC11.
PROGRAM: IF CPC12=1 THEN BESTCONTACT=1 ‘TEXT'. IF CPC12=2 THEN BESTCONTACT=2
‘EMAIL'. IF CPC12=3 THEN BESTCONTACT=3 ‘POSTAL MAIL'.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
IF CPC10_2=1 THEN DISPLAY "TEXT". IF AN EMAIL ADDRESS IS PROVIDED AT CPC11 THEN
DISPLAY "EMAIL".
SAS Variable: CPC12, BESTCONTACT
Tags: Condition 3
Box ID:

CPC_BOX4_3

IF CPC10=-7/-8/-9 AND CPC11=-7/-8/-9 THEN SET THE VARIABLE BESTCONTACT=3 ‘POSTAL
MAIL'. CONTINUE TO CPC_BOX5.
Box ID:

CPC_BOX5

END LOOPING INSTRUCTIONS – IF THERE ARE MORE YOUTHS WHO WERE SELECTED FROM
CPC1_2 AND PARENTAL PERMISSION HAS NOT BEEN COLLECTED YET (WHOGAVECONSENT IS
EMPTY/BLANK), THEN RETURN TO CPC_BOX2. OTHERWISE, GO TO CPC_BOX6.
Box ID:

CPC_BOX6

START ADULT INTERVIEW.

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Youth Assent

Youth Assent
Generated: 18-Feb-2019
Box ID:

YABOX_1

IF PARENT WHO PROVIDED PARENTAL CONSENT (PARENT NAME/ID STORED IN
WHOGAVECONSENT VARIABLE) HAS COMPLETED THEIR INTERVIEW (PELIG=6) THEN GO TO
YA1_2. OTHERWISE GO TO YA1_1.
Question ID:

YA1_1

THE PARENT WHO PROVIDED PARENTAL CONSENT MUST COMPLETE THEIR INTERVIEW BEFORE
THE YOUTH CAN START THE YOUTH ASSENT PROCESS AND COMPLETE THEIR INTERVIEW.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO IMS

ASK Specification: IF PARENT WHO PROVIDED PARENTAL CONSENT HASN'T COMPLETED THEIR
INTERVIEW FIRST.
SAS Variable: YA1_1
Question ID:

YA1_2

IS THIS A PHONE INTERVIEW OR IN PERSON?
1

PHONE

2

IN PERSON

ASK Description: All Respondents.
PROGRAM: IF YA1_2=1 THEN CONSENTMODE=1 ‘PHONE'. IF YA1_2=2 THEN CONSENTMODE=2
‘IN PERSON'.
SAS Variable: YA1_2, CONSENTMODE
Question ID:

YA1_3

CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE SPEAKING TO {YOUTHFULLNAME}.
YOU MUST BE SPEAKING WITH {YOUTHFULLNAME} TO CONTINUE.
1

CONFIRM

GO TO YA2

2

YOU ARE NOT SPEAKING TO THE YOUTH NAMED
ABOVE

GO TO IMS

ASK Description: All Respondents.
DISPLAY: DISPLAY THE YOUTHS FIRST AND LAST NAME FOR YOUTHFULLNAME USING
HHROSTER_FNAME AND HHROSTER_LNAME.
SAS Variable: YA1_3

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Youth Assent

Question ID:

YA2

The Bureau of Justice Statistics, part of the Department of Justice, is sponsoring this survey
about victimization. The survey, called the National Survey of Crime and Safety or NSCS, asks
questions of adults and youth all over the country about whether they have experienced any
crime in the past 12 months {and what they think about community safety or the local police}.
Even if you haven't been the victim of crime, we still want to include you in this study. We want
to know more about young people's opinions and learn about their experiences. What we learn
from you and others in the study may help your community and millions of Americans to be
safer and may help local police do a better job in communities like yours.
{HAND A COPY OF THE YOUTH ASSENT INTERVIEW FORM TO THE YOUTH R FOR REFERENCE.}
{A copy of a form that explains more about the survey was left at your home. Can you find it?}
{IF R CAN'T FIND FORM: I will go over what the form says with you now, but I can also a mail a
copy to you for reference.}
1

{CONTINUE}

2

{MAIL A COPY OF CONSENT FORM}

3

{DON'T MAIL CONSENT FORM}

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1.
PROGRAM: IF YA2=2 THEN MAILYA=1 ‘SEND HARD COPY YOUTH ASSENT FORM TO ADDRESS'.
IF YA2=3 THEN MAILYA=0 ‘DON'T SEND YOUTH ASSENT FORM TO ADDRESS'.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY ‘HAND A COPY OF THE…' IF CONSENTMODE=1
THEN DISPLAY "A COPY OF A FORM…" AND "IF R CAN'T FIND FORM…"
IF CONDITION=2 THEN DISPLAY "AND WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT…"
IF CONSENTMODE=1 THEN DISPLAY RESPONSE OPTION 2 AND 3 ONLY. IF CONSENTMODE=2
THEN DISPLAY RESPONSE OPTION 1 ONLY.
SAS Variable: YA2, MAILYA
Question ID:

YA3

I'd like to review this form with you. It explains what we'd like you to do and what information
we will collect. It also explains what we will do to protect your privacy.
We want to know more about victimization in the U.S. We'll ask you questions about whether
you have been a victim during the past 12 months. If you were a victim, we will ask details
about the experience. {We will also ask for your opinions about things such as community
safety or your local police.}
The survey takes between 20 and 40 minutes to complete, depending on your experiences.
1

CONTINUE

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1.
DISPLAY: IF CONDITION=2 THEN DISPLAY "WE WILL ALSO ASK…"
SAS Variable: YA3

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Question ID:

YA4

Your parent or guardian has given permission for you to participate.
Your participation is voluntary, which means you don't have to do this. But we do hope you will
agree to take part in the study.
We'd like to ask you the questions in private, but if you would rather have a parent or another
adult in the room with you during the interview, that is okay too
Some of these questions may be upsetting to some people, so if there is a question you do not
want to talk about, you can skip it and you can stop answering questions at any time.
We can't give you anything for answering the survey. But when we combine your information
with the information from other kids your age, it may help improve the safety of millions of
Americans.
1

CONTINUE

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1.
SAS Variable: YA4
Box ID:

YABOX_2

QUESTION YA4_2 TESTS THE YOUTH RESPONDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF CERTAIN ASPECTS
OF CONSENT. THE YOUTH MUST GET THIS QUESTION CORRECT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH
THE YOUTH ASSENT PROCESS/COMPLETE THE YOUTH INTERVIEW. THE YOUTH WILL BE GIVEN
THREE CHANCES TO ANSWER YA4_2 CORRECTLY (I.E. YA4_2 MAY BE SHOWN UP TO 3 TIMES).
IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YABOX_2 IS DISPLAYED THEN:
CREATE A VARIABLE CALLED ‘NUMATTEMPTS_1' AND INITIALLY SET THIS VARIABLE EQUAL TO
1.
CREATE A VARIABLE CALLED ‘YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1' AND INITIALLY SET THIS VARIABLE
EQUAL TO 0.
IF THIS IS THE SECOND TIME YABOX_2 IS DISPLAYED THEN:
SET NUMATTEMPTS_1=2 AND CONTINUE TO YA4_2.
IF THIS IS THE THIRD TIME YABOX_2 IS DISPLAYED THEN:SET NUMATTEMPTS_1=3 AND
CONTINUE TO YA4_2.

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Question ID:

YA4_2

{THIS IS RESPONDENTS SECOND ATTEMPT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY./THIS IS RESPONDENTS
THIRD AND FINAL ATTEMPT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY.}
Before we go on let me make sure that what I'm telling you makes sense. Based on what I've
said so far…
If someone like a friend or family member asked you whether you had to do the interview or
whether it was voluntary, what would you say?
CORRECT ANSWER: DO NOT HAVE TO DO THE INTERVIEW (VOLUNTARY)
DID THE RESPONDENT GIVE THE CORRECT ANSWER?
1

YES

2

NO

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1.
PROGRAM: IF YA4_2=1 THEN SET YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1.
DISPLAY: IF NUMATTEMPTS_1=2 THEN DISPLAY "THIS IS RESPONDENTS SECOND…" IF
NUMATTEMPTS_1=3 THEN DISPLAY "THIS IS RESPONDENTS THIRD AND FINAL…"
SAS Variable: YA4_2
Box ID:

YABOX_3

IF YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1 THEN GO TO YABOX_4. IF NUMATTEMPTS_1!=3 AND
YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=0 THEN GO BACK TO YABOX_2. IF NUMATTEMPTS_1=3 AND
YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=0 THEN GO TO YA5_4.
Box ID:

YABOX_4

QUESTION YA4_3 TESTS THE YOUTH RESPONDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF CERTAIN ASPECTS
OF CONSENT. THE YOUTH MUST GET THIS QUESTION CORRECT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH
THE YOUTH ASSENT PROCESS/COMPLETE THE YOUTH INTERVIEW. THE YOUTH WILL BE GIVEN
THREE CHANCES TO ANSWER YA4_3 CORRECTLY (I.E. YA4_3 MAY BE SHOWN UP TO 3 TIMES).
IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YABOX_4 IS DISPLAYED THEN:
CREATE A VARIABLE CALLED ‘NUMATTEMPTS_2' AND INITIALLY SET THIS VARIABLE EQUAL TO
1.
CREATE A VARIABLE CALLED ‘YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2' AND INITIALLY SET THIS VARIABLE
EQUAL TO 0.
IF THIS IS THE SECOND TIME YABOX_4 IS DISPLAYED THEN:
SET NUMATTEMPTS_2=2 AND CONTINUE TO YA4_3.
IF THIS IS THE THIRD TIME YABOX_4 IS DISPLAYED THEN:SET NUMATTEMPTS_2=3 AND
CONTINUE TO YA4_3.

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Youth Assent

Question ID:

YA4_3

{THIS IS RESPONDENTS SECOND ATTEMPT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY./THIS IS RESPONDENTS
THIRD AND FINAL ATTEMPT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY.}
Before we go on let me make sure that what I'm telling you makes sense. Based on what I've
said so far…
Do you have to answer all of the questions, or can you skip questions if you don't know the
answer or don't want to answer?
CORRECT ANSWER: CAN SKIP QUESTIONS
DID THE RESPONDENT GIVE THE CORRECT ANSWER?
1

YES

2

NO

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1.
PROGRAM: IF YA4_3=1 THEN SET YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1.
DISPLAY: IF NUMATTEMPTS_2=2 THEN DISPLAY "THIS IS RESPONDENTS SECOND…" IF
NUMATTEMPTS_2=3 THEN DISPLAY "THIS IS RESPONDENTS THIRD AND FINAL…"
SAS Variable: YA4_3
Box ID:

YABOX_5

IF YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1 THEN GO TO YA4_4. IF NUMATTEMPTS_2!=3 AND
YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=0 THEN GO BACK TO YABOX_4. IF NUMATTEMPTS_2=3 AND
YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=0 THEN GO TO YA5_4.
Question ID:

YA4_4

Ok, that's good. Is it ok if we keep going?
1

YES

GO TO YA5

2

NO

GO TO IMS

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1.
SAS Variable: YA4_4

5

Youth Assent

Question ID:

YA5

Your name won't be on your answers and your answers will only be used for research purposes.
We'll combine your answers with other youth who participate in the study.
The survey is protected by a federal law that says that we cannot share your individual answers
with anyone outside of the study team. We cannot share your answers with your parents,
anyone in your school or the authorities. However, you are free to tell anyone about your
experiences.
This means that even if you tell us that someone else is harming you, or others around you, we
are not allowed to report this information to anyone else. But we will give everyone who
completes the survey phone numbers and links to websites that have contact information for
people who can help.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO YABOX_6

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1.
SAS Variable: YA5
Box ID:

YABOX_6

QUESTION YA5_2 TESTS THE YOUTH RESPONDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF CERTAIN ASPECTS
OF CONSENT. THE YOUTH MUST GET THIS QUESTION CORRECT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH
THE YOUTH ASSENT PROCESS/COMPLETE THE YOUTH INTERVIEW. THE YOUTH WILL BE GIVEN
THREE CHANCES TO ANSWER YA5_2 CORRECTLY (I.E. YA5_2 MAY BE SHOWN UP TO 3 TIMES).
IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YABOX_6 IS DISPLAYED THEN:
CREATE A VARIABLE CALLED ‘NUMATTEMPTS_3' AND INITIALLY SET THIS VARIABLE EQUAL TO
1.
CREATE A VARIABLE CALLED ‘YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3' AND INITIALLY SET THIS VARIABLE
EQUAL TO 0.
IF THIS IS THE SECOND TIME YABOX_6 IS DISPLAYED THEN:
SET NUMATTEMPTS_3=2 AND CONTINUE TO YA5_2.
IF THIS IS THE THIRD TIME YABOX_6 IS DISPLAYED THEN:
SET NUMATTEMPTS_3=3 AND CONTINUE TO YA5_2.

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Youth Assent

Question ID:

YA5_2

{THIS IS RESPONDENTS SECOND ATTEMPT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY./THIS IS RESPONDENTS
THIRD AND FINAL ATTEMPT TO ANSWER CORRECTLY.}
Before we go on let me make sure that what I'm telling you makes sense again. Based on what
I've said so far…
If you tell me that you or someone else is hurting you in responding to these survey questions,
am I legally allowed to report that to your parents or any other authority?
CORRECT ANSWER: NO, INTERVIEWER CANNOT REPORT
DID THE RESPONDENT GIVE THE CORRECT ANSWER?
1

YES

2

NO

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1.
PROGRAM: IF YA5_2=1 THEN SET YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=1.
DISPLAY: IF NUMATTEMPTS_3=2 THEN DISPLAY "THIS IS RESPONDENTS SECOND…" IF
NUMATTEMPTS_3=3 THEN DISPLAY "THIS IS RESPONDENTS THIRD AND FINAL…"
SAS Variable: YA5_2
Box ID:

YABOX_7

IF YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=1 THEN GO TO YA5_3. IF NUMATTEMPTS_3!=3 AND
YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=0 THEN GO BACK TO YABOX_4. IF NUMATTEMPTS_3=3 AND
YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=0 THEN GO TO YA5_4.
Question ID:

YA5_3

Ok, that's good. Is it ok if we keep going?
1

YES

GO TO YA5_5

2

NO

GO TO IMS

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1
AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=1.
SAS Variable: YA5_3
Question ID:

YA5_4

Those are all the questions I have for you. Unfortunately, you are not eligible for this study but
thank you for your time.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO IMS

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND (YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=0 OR YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=0
OR YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=0)
SAS Variable: YA5_4

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Youth Assent

Question ID:

YA5_5

I hope that you'll be willing to take part in this important study. No matter what experiences you
have had, your answers will help us understand more about crime for kids your age in America.
If you have any questions, please let me know or you can call Westat’s toll-free number.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO YA6

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1
AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=1.
SAS Variable: YA5_5
Question ID:

YA6

{POINT TO BOTTOM OF PAGE 2 OF THE YOUTH ASSENT FORM}
Do you agree to participate in the interview?
{GIVE THE YOUTH A COPY OF THE ASSENT FORM}
{Please keep this copy of this form for your reference.}
1

YES, CONTINUE INTERVIEW

GO TO YABOX_8

2

NO

GO TO YA7

ASK Specification: IF YA1_3=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_1=1 AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_2=1
AND YOUTHUNDERSTAND_3=1.
PROGRAM: IF YA6=1 THEN CONSENTFLAG=1 ‘YES, CONSENT GIVEN'. IF YA6=2 THEN
CONSENTFLAG=0 ‘NO, CONSENT NOT GIVEN'. RECORD THE CONSENT STATUS IN THE IMS FOR
CURRENT YOUTH.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY "POINT TO BOTTOM…", "GIVE THE YOUTH…",
AND "PLEASE KEEP THIS COPY".
GO TO: IF YA6=1 THEN GO TO YABOX_8. IF YA6=2 THEN GO TO YA7.
SAS Variable: YA6, CONSENTFLAG
Box ID:

YABOX_8

IF PARENT DIDN'T CONSENT TO RECORDING FOR CURRENT YOUTH (I.E. CONSENTPR=2) THEN
START YOUTH INTERVIEW WITHOUT RECORDING AND SET THE ‘RECORDING' VARIABLE EQUAL
TO ‘0' (NO, DIDN'T CONSENT TO RECORDING'). OTHERWISE, CONTINUE TO YA6_2.

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Youth Assent

Question ID:

YA6_2

{POINT TO BOTTOM OF PAGE 2 OF THE YOUTH ASSENT FORM}
With your permission, we would like to audio record the interview. The recording will not include
your name and only the research team will have access to the recording. We may use answers
from you or other participants for research reports, but we do not link names to any answers we
use. We also use the recordings for quality control purposes.
Do we have your permission to record the interview for quality control purposes?
1

YES

GO TO YOUTH INTERVIEW

2

NO

GO TO YA8

ASK Specification: IF YA6=1.
PROGRAM: IF YA6_2=1 THEN RECORDING=1 ‘YES, CONSENT TO RECORDING'. IF YA6_2=2
THEN RECORDING=0 ‘NO, DIDN'T CONSENT TO RECORDING'. RECORD THE CONSENT TO
RECORD STATUS IN THE IMS FOR CURRENT YOUTH.
DISPLAY: IF CONSENTMODE=2 THEN DISPLAY "POINT TO BOTTOM…"
GO TO: IF YA6_2=1 THEN START YOUTH INTERVIEW. IF YA6_2=2 THEN GO TO YA8.
SAS Variable: YA6_2, RECORDING
Question ID:

YA7

I am sorry that you don't wish to participate in the study but thank you for your time.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO IMS

ASK Specification: IF YA6=2.
GO TO: END YOUTH ASSENT TASK AND RETURN TO IMS.
SAS Variable: YA7
Question ID:

YA8

That's fine. The interview will not be recorded.
1

CONTINUE

GO TO YOUTH INTERVIEW

ASK Specification: IF YA6_2=2.
SAS Variable: YA8

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Bl
ock
BNCVS1
Description: Mobility, Business at Sample Address, Crime Screen Questions,
Vandalism/Hate Crime/Identity Theft Screen Questions
Tab Name: NCVS-1
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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Start_CP

Field

Description: Phone or In Person
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

IS THIS A PHONE INTERVIEW OR IN PERSON?

Answer list: MODE
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Telephone

PHONE

2

Personal

IN PERSON

Skip Instructions: IF TELEPHONE INTERVIEW, GO TO MOBILITY
IF PERSONAL INTERVIEW AND CONSENT TO RECORD GIVEN AT CONSENT, GO TO
CONFRECORDINTRO
IF PERSONAL INTERVIEW AND NO CONSENT TO RECORD, GO TO MOBILITLY

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CONFRECORDINTROField
Description: Confirm record intro
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description: Previously consented to being recorded

Question Text: You’ve consented to participate in this interview as well as to have the interview
recorded for quality control purposes. I am going to turn on the recording now and ask you to confirm
that permission to record.

Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue

Skip Instructions: CONFRECORD

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Field

Description: Confirm record
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description: Previously consented to being recorded
Question Text:
[START RECORDING. THEN STATE:] Today’s date is [STATE LOCAL DATE AND TIME including AM/PM]
. To confirm, you have given your permission to record this interview for quality control purposes. Is
that correct?”

Answer list: TYESNO
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Skip Instructions: If Yes, go to MOBILITY
IF NO, go to NORECORD

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Field

Description: R does not want it recorded
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

[STOP RECORDING. THEN STATE:]

That’s fine. The interview will not be recorded.

Answer list: MODE
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to continue

Skip Instructions: MOBILITY

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Block

BNCVS1.Mobility
Description: Length of Time at Sample Address
Tab Name: Mobility questions
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
U
nivers
e:
Univer
se
Descri
ption:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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TIMEATADDRESS

Field

BNCVS1.Mobility.TIMEATADDRESS
Description: How long respondent has lived at sample address
Form Pane Label: How long at address
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TIMEATADDRESS
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: NEXTPERSON eq 1-30 and that line number is a valid respondent (i.e. that line
number has a PELIG le 5)
Universe Description: An NCVS eligible household member's line number was entered at NEXTPERSON
(12 years of age and older with a PELIG less than or equal to 5).
Question Text: Before we get to the crime questions, I have ^SOME_ONEORTWO questions
that are helpful in studying where and why crimes occur.
LAST REPORTED AS: ^LIVEDHERE ^MOYRS
Ask or verify:
How long ^HAVE_HAS ^YOU_NAME lived at this address?
Probe: (Just approximately.)
Enter number of years lived at address.
Enter 0 for less than a year.
Fills: SOME_ONEORTWO
Instructions: If L_NO eq SUM_HHRESP fill SOME_ONEORTWO with "some"
Else fill SOME_ONEORTWO with "one or two".

Fills: LIVEDHERE
Instructions: If INCSAM = 0 and REPLCE = 1 fill with "Not previously recorded"
If YRATADD eq 0 fill LIVEDHERE with MOATADD
Elseif YRATADD eq 98 fill LIVEDHERE with "Refused"
Elseif YRATADD eq 99 fill LIVEDHERE with "Don't know"
Elseif YRATADD eq 'empty' fill LIVEDHERE with "Not"
Else fill LIVEDHERE with YRATADD

Fills: MOYRS
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Instructions: If YRATADD eq 0 fill MOYRS with "month(s)"
Elseif YRATADD eq 'empty' fill MOYRS with "previously recorded"
Else fill MOYRS with "year(s)"

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 0
Max: 96
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store 4 in PELIG
Store CURMON,CURDAY,CURYEAR in INTDATE (mmddyyyy)
If TIMEATADDRESS in 1..96 store 1 in PER6MONS
Array:
Skip Instructions: If TIMEATADDRESS = 13-96 and gt entry of 12-95 in TAGE (age from control card)
goto TIMEATADDRESS_CK
Elseif TIMEATADDRESS = 0 goto MONTHSATADDRESS,
Elseif TIMEATADDRESS = DK, RF goto TIMEATADDRESSPROBE,
Elseif TIMEATADDRESS = 01..04 goto TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS,
Elseif RESPLINE goto BUSINESS
Else goto SQTHEFT

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TIMEATADDRESS_CK

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BNCVS1.Mobility.TIMEATADDRESS_CK
Description: Edit check when timed respondent has resided at current address is greater than the
respondent's age.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS > TAGE value of 12-96
Universe Description: Individual respondent reports a number of years living at sample address that is
greater than their age
Text: You said you lived at this address ^YRSATADDRESS years but I have
^YOU_NAME listed as ^AGE_NO years old.
Return to TIMEATADDRESS to make a change.
Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: TIMEATADDRESS
Fills: YRSATADDRESS
Instructions: If TIMEATADDRESS eq DK, RF leave YRSATADDRESS blank
Else fill YRSATADDRESS with (entry from) TIMEATADDRESS
(do not fill for TIMEATADDRESS = DK,RF)
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.
Fills: AGE_NO
Instructions: If AGE eq 0 fill AGE_NO with "less than 1"
Elseif AGE ge 97 fill AGE_NO with "older than 96"
Else fill AGE_NO with the variable AGE

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MONTHSATADDRESS

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BNCVS1.Mobility.MONTHSATADDRESS
Description: How many months has respondent lived at sample address
Form Pane Label: Months at address
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MONTHSATADDRESS
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS eq 0
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
How many months?

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 11
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If TIMEATADDRESS less than 1 store 2 in PER6MONS
Elseif MONTHSATADDRESS eq DK,RF store 3 in PER6MONS
Else store 1 in PER6MONS
Array:
Special Instructions: Valid values are 01-11 and DK (Don't know) and RF (Refused)
Skip Instructions: TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS

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TIMEATADDRESSPROBE

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BNCVS1.Mobility.TIMEATADDRESSPROBE
Description: Probe to determine how long respondent has lived at the sample address
Form Pane Label: How long probe
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TIMEATADDRESSPROBE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS = DK,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^HAVE_HAS_C ^YOU_NAME lived here:
Read appropriate categories.
Fills: HAVE_HAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS_C with "Have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS_C with "Has".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Time_At_Address
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

1

[bold]More than 5 years?[n]

2

2

[bold]Less than 5 years but more than 1 year?[n]

3

3

[bold]Less than 1 year but more than 6 months?[n]

4

4

[bold]Six months or less?[n]

5

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If TIMEATADDRESSPROBE eq 1..2 store 1 in PER6MONS (Yes, person in
household more than 12 months)
Elseif TIMEATADDRESSPROBE eq 3,4 store 2 in PER6MONS (No, person not in
household more than 12 months)
Elseif TIMEATADDRESSPROBE eq 5 or RF store 3 in PER6MONS (Don't know or
refused, if person in household more than 6 months)
Array:
Skip Instructions: If TIMESATADDRESSPROBE = 2,3,4,5 goto TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS,
Else goto SQTHEFT

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TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS

Field

BNCVS1.Mobility.TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS
Description: How many times has the respondent moved in the last 5 years
Form Pane Label: Times moved in 5 yrs
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS eq 01..04 or\
MONTHSATADDRESS or\
TIMEATADDRESSPROBE eq 2..5
Universe Description: Entries in TIMEATADDRESS or TIMEATADDRESSPROBE eq less than 5 years or
any entry in MONTHSATADDRESS
Question Text: Altogether, how many times ^HAVE_HAS ^YOU_NAME moved in the last 5
years, that is, since ^MOVEDATE1 ^MOVEDATE2?
Enter number of times.
Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: MOVEDATE1
Instructions: Store curmon_c in MOVEDATE1.
Therefore if today is January 2nd fill MOVEDATE1 with "January"

Fills: MOVEDATE2
Instructions: Fill MOVEDATE2 with (current year - 5)

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
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Max: 96
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQTHEFT

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NCVS1SEC1INTID

Field

BNCVS1.Mobility.NCVS1SEC1INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 1 block (Mobility)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec1intid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((TIMEATADDRESS eq 05-96 or
TIMEATADDRESSPROBE eq 1,RF or
TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS eq 01-96,DK,RF) AND NCVS1SEC1INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS1SEC1INTID and
store USERID in NCVS1SEC1JBID
Array:

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NCVS1SEC1JBID

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BNCVS1.Mobility.NCVS1SEC1JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 1 block (Mobility)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec1jbid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((TIMEATADDRESS eq 05-96 or
TIMEATADDRESSPROBE eq 1,RF or
TIMESMOVEDIN5YEARS eq 01-96,DK,RF) AND NCVS1SEC1JBID is empty)
store JBID in NCVS1SEC1JBID
Array:

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NCVS1SEC2INTID

Field

BNCVS1.Business at Sample Address.NCVS1SEC2INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 2 block (Business)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec2intid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((BUSINESS eq 2 or
BUSINESSSIGN eq 1,2) AND NCVS1SEC2INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS1SEC2INTID and
store USERID in NCVS1SEC2JBID
Array:

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NCVS1SEC2JBID

Field

BNCVS1.Business at Sample Address.NCVS1SEC2JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 2 block (Business)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec2jbid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((BUSINESS eq 2 or
BUSINESSSIGN eq 1,2) AND NCVS1SEC2JBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS1SEC2JBID and
Array:

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Crime Screen Questions

Block

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions
Description: Screen Questions for Household Respondent and Individual Respondents
Tab Name: Crime Screen Questions for HHR and Ind Resp
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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SQTHEFT

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQTHEFT
Description: Intro to screener questions/first screener question - was something stolen.
Form Pane Label: Was something stolen
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQTHEFT
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: 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_NAME in the
last 12 months, that is, since ^REFPRD1.
Was something belonging to ^YOU_NAMECAP 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 ^THINGSOUTSIDEHOME
^THINGSBELONGTO
--Things from a vehicle, such as a package, groceries, camera, or CDs OR
--Did anyone ATTEMPT to steal anything belonging to ^YOU_NAME?
Ask only if necessary:
(Did any incidents of this type happen to ^YOU_HIM_HER?)
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: REFPRD1
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 0 and eq to RESPLINE fill REFPRD1 with LSTHHRINTDATE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and LSTINTDATE is empty fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER
minus twelve months) [the first day of the month twelve months ago in the format
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month day, year for respondents new to the household]
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 fill REFPRD1 with LSTINTDATE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with the 1st day of the
month 12 months ago (replacement household)
Elseif INCSAM eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER minus twelve months) [the first
day of the month twelve months ago in the format month day, year for all
respondents This fills the beginning date (month, day, year) of the reference
period. For example, September 6, 2003. If respondent is the household
respondent (for continuing cases) then the beginning of the reference period is
the date of last interview for the last household respondent. If this is a
continuing case and the respondent is new to the household (LSTINTDATE is
empty) the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the month twelve
months ago. If respondent is an individual respondent (for continuing cases)
then the beginning of the reference period is the date of their last interview.
However, if respondent was a noninterview 12 months ago, the beginning of
the reference period is the 1st day of the month 12 months ago (this is setup
when the SCIF is created, so no calculation needed in the instrument). If this is
an incoming case, the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the
month 12 months ago.

Fills: YOU_NAMECAP
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAMECAP with "YOU"
Else fill YOU_NAMECAP with ^NAME.

Fills: THINGSOUTSIDEHOME
Instructions: If RESPLINE (talking to household respondent) fill THINGSOUTSIDEHOME with
"-- Things outside your home such as a garden hose or lawn furniture -"
Else leave THINGSOUTSIDEHOME blank

Fills: THINGSBELONGTO
Instructions: If RESPLINE (talking to the household respondent) fill THINGSBELONGTO with
"-- Things belonging to children in the household -"
Else leave THINGSBELONGTO blank

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
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Length: 1

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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQTHEFT = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQTHEFT = 1 goto SQTHEFTTIMES
Elseif SQTHEFT = 2, DK, RF and RESPLINE goto SQBREAKIN
Else goto SQATTACKWHERE

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SQTHEFTTIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQTHEFTTIMES
Description: Number of times something was stolen
Form Pane Label: Theft num. of times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQTHEFTTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQTHEFT = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store SQTHEFTTIMES in SQTHEFTTMS(l_no)
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQTHEFTSPEC

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SQTHEFTSPEC

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQTHEFTSPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe what happened during this incident - Theft
Form Pane Label: Theft SQ Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQTHEFTSPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description: SQTHEFT = 1
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.
Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If RESPLINE goto SQBREAKIN
Else goto SQATTACKWHERE

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SQBREAKIN

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQBREAKIN
Description: Did someone break into or attempt to break into respondent's home\
(Household respondent only)
Form Pane Label: Did someone break-in
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQBREAKIN
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS AND L_NO = SUM_HHRESP
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^HAS_OTHERTHAN anyone -Read each category.
--Broken in or ATTEMPTED to break into ^YOUR_NAME 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_NAME were staying?
Ask only if necessary:
(Did any incidents of this type happen to ^YOU_HIM_HER?)
Fills: HAS_OTHERTHAN
Instructions: If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT or SQATTACKWHERE eq 1 fill
HAS_OTHERTHAN with "Other than any incidents already mentioned, has"
Else fill HAS_OTHERTHAN with "Has".

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.
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Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQBREAKIN = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQBREAKIN = 1 goto SQBREAKINTIMES
Else goto SQTOTALVEHICLES

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SQBREAKINTIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQBREAKINTIMES
Description: Number of times home/building was broken into\
(Household respondent only)
Form Pane Label: Break-in num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQBREAKINTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQBREAKIN=1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: STORE SQBREAKINTIMES IN SQBREAKINTMS(l_no)
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQBREAKINSPEC

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SQBREAKINSPEC

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BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQBREAKINSPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe what happened during this incident - Break-in\
(Household respondent only)
Form Pane Label: Break-in SQ Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQBREAKINSPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQBREAKIN = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.
Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQTOTALVEHICLES

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SQTOTALVEHICLES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQTOTALVEHICLES
Description: Total number of vehicles the household has owned over the last 12 months\
(Household respondent only)
Form Pane Label: Total HH vehicles
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQTOTALVEHICLES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQBREAKIN
Universe Description:
Question Text: What was the TOTAL number of cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, or other motor
vehicles owned by ^YOU_NAME or any other member of ^THIS_THAT_SQ
household during the last 12 months? Include those ^YOU_HE_SHE no longer
^OWN_OWNS.
If greater than 4, enter 4.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: THIS_THAT_SQ
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill THIS_THAT with "this"
Else fill THIS_THAT with "that"

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: OWN_OWNS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill OWN_OWNS with "own"
Else fill OWN_OWNS with "owns"

Type: Integer
Length: 1
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Min: 0
Max: 4
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQTOTALVEHICLES = 0 goto SQATTACKWHERE
Else goto SQMVTHEFT

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SQMVTHEFT

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQMVTHEFT
Description: Were any of the household's vehicles or auto parts stolen\
(Household respondent only)
Form Pane Label: Motor vehicle theft
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQMVTHEFT
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQTOTALVEHICLES = 1, 2, 3, 4, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: During the last 12 months, ^ALREADYMENTIONED ^WASTHE_WEREANY 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_SQ?
OR
-- Did anyone ATTEMPT to steal any vehicle or parts attached to
^IT_THEM_SQ?
Ask only if necessary:
(Did any incidents of this type happen to ^YOU_HIM_HER?)

Fills: ALREADYMENTIONED
Instructions: If SQTHEFT eq 1 or SQBREAKIN eq 1 fill ALREADYMENTIONED with "other
than any incident(s) already mentioned, "
Else leave ALREADYMENTIONED blank.

Fills: WASTHE_WEREANY
Instructions: If SQTOTALVEHICLES eq 1 fill WASTHE_WEREANY with "was the vehicle"
Else fill WASTHE_WEREANY with "were any of the vehicles".

Fills: IT_THEM_SQ
Instructions: If SQTOTALVEHICLES eq 1 fill IT_THEM_SQ with "it"
Else fill IT_THEM_SQ with "them".

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Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQMVTHEFT = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQMVTHEFT = 1 goto SQMVTHEFTTIMES
Else goto SQATTACKWHERE

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SQMVTHEFTTIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQMVTHEFTTIMES
Description: Number of times vehicles or auto parts stolen\
(Household respondent only)
Form Pane Label: MV Theft num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQMVTHEFTTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQMVTHEFT=1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store SQMVTHEFTTIMES in SQMVTHEFTTMS(l_no)
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQMVTHEFTSPEC

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BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQMVTHEFTSPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe what happened during this incident - Motor Vehicle Theft\
(Household respondent only)
Form Pane Label: MV Theft SQ Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQMVTHEFTSPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQMVTHEFTTIMES
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.
Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQATTACKWHERE

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SQATTACKWHERE

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQATTACKWHERE
Description: Was the respondent attacked, threatened, or was something stolen from one of these
places
Form Pane Label: Attack where
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQATTACKWHERE
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^SINCE_OTHERTHAN ^REFPRD1, ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME attacked or
threatened OR did ^YOU_HE_SHE have something stolen from ^YOU_HIM_HER
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 belonging to
^YOU_HIM_HER from any of these places?
Ask only if necessary:
(Did any incidents of this type happen to ^YOU_NAME?)
Fills: SINCE_OTHERTHAN
Instructions: If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT eq 1 fill SINCE_OTHERTHAN with
"Other than any incidents already mentioned, since"
Else fill SINCE_OTHERTHAN with "Since".

Fills: REFPRD1
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 0 and eq to RESPLINE fill REFPRD1 with LSTHHRINTDATE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and LSTINTDATE is empty fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER
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minus twelve months) [the first day of the month twelve months ago in the
format month day, year for respondents new to the household]
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 fill REFPRD1 with LSTINTDATE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with the 1st day of the
month 12 months ago (replacement household)
Elseif INCSAM eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER minus twelve months) [the first
day of the month twelve months ago in the format month day, year for all
respondents This fills the beginning date (month, day, year) of the reference
period. For example, September 6, 2003. If respondent is the household
respondent (for continuing cases) then the beginning of the reference period is
the date of last interview for the last household respondent. If this is a
continuing case and the respondent is new to the household (LSTINTDATE is
empty) the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the month 12
months ago. If respondent is an individual respondent (for continuing cases)
then the beginning of the reference period is the date of their last interview.
However, if respondent was a noninterview 12 months ago, the beginning of
the reference period is the 1st day of the month 12 months ago (this is setup
when the SCIF is created, so no calculation needed in the instrument). If this is
an incoming case, the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the
month 12 months ago.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

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Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQATTACKWHERE = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQATTACKWHERE = 1 goto SQATTACKWHERETIMES
Else goto SQATTACKHOW

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SQATTACKWHERETIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQATTACKWHERETIMES
Description: Number of times attacked, threatened, something stolen from one of these places
Form Pane Label: Attack where num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQATTACKWHERETIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQATTACKWHERE=1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store SQATTACKWHERETIMES in SQATTACKWHERETMS(l_no)
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQATTACKWHERESPEC

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SQATTACKWHERESPEC

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQATTACKWHERESPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe what happened during this incident - Attacked where
Form Pane Label: Attack where SQ Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQATTACKWHERESPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQATTACKWHERE = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.
Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQATTACKHOW

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SQATTACKHOW

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQATTACKHOW
Description: Was the respondent attacked, threatened, or was something stolen in any of these
ways
Form Pane Label: Attack how
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQATTACKHOW
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^HAS_OTHERTHAN anyone attacked or threatened ^YOU_NAME 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 only if necessary:
(Did any incidents of this type happen to ^YOU_NAME?)
Fills: HAS_OTHERTHAN
Instructions: If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT or SQATTACKWHERE eq 1 fill
HAS_OTHERTHAN with "Other than any incidents already mentioned, has"
Else fill HAS_OTHERTHAN with "Has".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

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Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQATTACKHOW = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQATTACKHOW = 1 goto SQATTACKHOWTIMES
Else goto SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF

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SQATTACKHOWTIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQATTACKHOWTIMES
Description: Number of times attacked or threatened in one of these ways
Form Pane Label: Attack how num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQATTACKHOWTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQATTACKHOW=1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store SQATTACKHOWTIMES in SQATTACKHOWTMS(l_no)
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQATTACKHOWSPEC

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SQATTACKHOWSPEC

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQATTACKHOWSPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe what happened during this incident - Attacked how
Form Pane Label: Attack how SQ Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQATTACKHOWSPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQATTACKHOWTIMES
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.
Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF

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SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF
Description: Was the respondent attacked, threatened, or was something stolen by someone they
know
Form Pane Label: By known off
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: People often don't think of incidents committed by someone they know.
^DID_OTHERTHAN ^YOU_NAME have something stolen from ^YOU_HIM_HER
OR ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_HE_SHE 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_HE_SHE ^HAVE_HAS met or known?
Ask only if necessary:
(Did any incidents of this type happen to ^YOU_HIM_HER?)
Fills: DID_OTHERTHAN
Instructions: If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT or SQATTACKWHERE or
SQATTACKHOW eq 1 fill DID_OTHERTHAN with "Other than any incidents
already mentioned, did"
Else fill DID_OTHERTHAN with "Did".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
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Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF = 1 goto SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES
Else goto SQSEXUAL

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SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES
Description: Number of times attacked, threatened, or had something stolen by someone
respondent knew
Form Pane Label: By known off num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF=1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTMS(l_no)

in

Array:
Skip Instructions: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC

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SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe what happened during this incident - By a known offender
Form Pane Label: By known off SQ Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.
Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQSEXUAL

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SQSEXUAL

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQSEXUAL
Description: Was the respondent forced or coerced to engage in unwanted sexual activity
Form Pane Label: Sexual Assault
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQSEXUAL
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: Incidents involving forced or unwanted sexual acts are often difficult to talk
about. ^HAVE_OTHERTHAN ^YOU_NAME been forced or coerced to engage in
unwanted sexual activity by -Read each category.
--Someone ^YOU_HE_SHE didn't know --A casual acquaintance OR
--Someone ^YOU_HE_SHE ^KNOW_KNOWS well?
Ask only if necessary:
(Did any incidents of this type happen to ^YOU_HIM_HER?)
Fills: HAVE_OTHERTHAN
Instructions: If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT or SQATTACKWHERE or
SQATTACKHOW or SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF eq 1 AND SELFPROXY eq 2
fill HAVE_OTHERTHAN with "Other than any incidents already mentioned,
have"
If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT or SQATTACKWHERE or
SQATTACKHOW or SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF eq 1 AND SELFPROXY eq 4
fill HAVE_OTHERTHAN with "Other than any incidents already mentioned, has"
Elseif SQTHEFT AND SQBREAKIN AND SQMVTHEFT AND SQATTACKWHERE
AND SQATTACKHOW AND SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF ne 1 AND
SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_OTHERTHAN with "Have".
Elseif SQTHEFT AND SQBREAKIN AND SQMVTHEFT AND SQATTACKWHERE
AND SQATTACKHOW AND SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF ne 1 AND
SELFPROXY eq 4 fill HAVE_OTHERTHAN with "Has".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
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Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: KNOW_KNOWS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill KNOW_KNOWS with "know"
Else fill KNOW_KNOWS with "knows".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQSEXUAL = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SQSEXUAL = 1 goto SQSEXUALTIMES
Else goto SQCALLPOLICECRIME

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BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQSEXUALTIMES
Description: Number of times respondent forced or coerced to engage in unwanted sexual activity
Form Pane Label: Sexual assault num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQSEXUALTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQSEXUAL=1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store SQSEXUALTIMES in SQSEXUALTMS(l_no)
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQSEXUALSPEC

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SQSEXUALSPEC

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQSEXUALSPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe what happened during this incident - Forced or coerced to
engage in unwanted sexual activity
Form Pane Label: Sexual assault Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQSEXUALSPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQSEXUALTIMES
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.

Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQCALLPOLICECRIME

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SQCALLPOLICECRIME

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQCALLPOLICECRIME
Description: Did respondent call police to report something they thought was a crime
Form Pane Label: Call police
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQCALLPOLICECRIME
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: During the last 12 months, ^OTHERTHANALREADY did ^YOU_NAME call the
police to report something that happened to ^YOU_HIM_HERCAP which
^YOU_HE_SHE thought was a crime?
Fills: OTHERTHANALREADY
Instructions: If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT or SQATTACKWHERE or
SQATTACKHOW or SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF or SQSEXUAL or
SQCALLPOLICECRIME eq 1 fill OTHERTHANALREADY with "other than any
incident(s) already mentioned, "
Else leave OTHERTHANALREADY blank.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HERCAP
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with "YOU"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with "HIM"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with "HER"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
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Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: If SQCALLPOLICECRIME = 1 goto SQCALLPOLICESPEC
Else goto SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME

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SQCALLPOLICESPEC

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQCALLPOLICESPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe incident respondent called police for something they
thought was a crime
Form Pane Label: Call police Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQCALLPOLICESPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQCALLPOLICECRIME = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.
Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT

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BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT
Description: Was the respondent attacked, threatened, or was something stolen during this
incident - called police
Form Pane Label: Call police NCVS crime
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQCALLPOLICECRIME = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If not sure ask:
(^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_NAME attacked or threatened, or was something
stolen or an attempt made to steal something that belonged to
^YOU_HIM_HER or another household member?)

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

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2

No

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Spider Version 1.6.2

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
Else goto SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME

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SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
Description: Number of times called police because thought it was a crime
Form Pane Label: Call Police num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTMS(l_no)

in

Array:
Skip Instructions: SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME

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SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME
Description: Respondent did NOT call police even though thought something was a crime
Form Pane Label: Didn't call police
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TIMEATADDRESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: During the last 12 months, ^OTHERTHANALREADY did anything which
^YOU_NAME thought was a crime happen to ^YOU_HIM_HERCAP, but
^YOU_HE_SHE did NOT report to the police?
Fills: OTHERTHANALREADY
Instructions: If SQTHEFT or SQBREAKIN or SQMVTHEFT or SQATTACKWHERE or
SQATTACKHOW or SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF or SQSEXUAL or
SQCALLPOLICECRIME eq 1 fill OTHERTHANALREADY with "other than any
incident(s) already mentioned, "
Else leave OTHERTHANALREADY blank.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HERCAP
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with "YOU"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with "HIM"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with "HER"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HERCAP with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
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Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: If SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME = 1 goto SQNOCALLPOLICECRIMESPEC
Elseif RESPLINE goto IDENTITYTHEFTINTRO1
Else goto PRESENTFORSQS

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SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC

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Spider Version 1.6.2

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC
Description: Write-in entry to describe incident respondent did not call police for something they
thought was a crime
Form Pane Label: Police not called Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQNOCALLPOLICE = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What happened?
Describe all incidents for this screener below.

Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT

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SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT
Description: Was the respondent attacked, threatened, or was something stolen during this
incident - police not called
Form Pane Label: Police not called NCVS crime
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQNOCALLPOLICE = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If not sure ask:
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_NAME attacked or threatened, or was something stolen
or an attempt made to steal something that belonged to ^YOU_HIM_HER or
another household member?

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

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2

No

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No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT = 1 store 1 in INCINDEX
Array:
Skip Instructions: If
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
Elseif RESPLINE goto IDENTITYTHEFTINTRO1
Else goto PRESENTFORSQS

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SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
Description: Number of times police not called even though thought it was a crime
Form Pane Label: Police not called num. times
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many times?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTMS(l_no)

in

Array:
Skip Instructions: If RESPLINE goto IDENTITYTHEFTINTRO1
Else goto PRESENTFORSQS

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NCVS1SEC3INTID

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.NCVS1SEC3INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 3 block (ScreenerQuestions)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec3intid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME eq 2,RF or
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 2,RF or
SQNOCALLPOLCIEATTACKTHREATTIMES eq 1-30,RF) AND NCVS1SEC3INTID is
empty)
store INTID in NCVS1SEC3INTID and
store USERID in NCVS1SEC3JBID
Array:

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NCVS1SEC3JBID

Field

BNCVS1.Crime Screen Questions.NCVS1SEC3JBID
Description: james bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 3 block
(ScreenerQuestions)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec3jbid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((SQNOCALLPOLICECRIME eq 2,RF or
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 2,RF or
SQNOCALLPOLCIEATTACKTHREATTIMES eq 1-30,RF) AND NCVS1SEC3JBID is
empty)
store USERID in NCVS1SEC3JBID
Array:

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Screener Checks

Block

BNCVS1.Screener Checks
Description: Questions about who was present (and whether help in answering was provided)
when screen questions were asked
Tab Name: Proxy and Incident checks
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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PRESENTFORSQS

Field

BNCVS1.Screener Checks.PRESENTFORSQS
Description: Who was present during the interview
Form Pane Label: Who present during int.
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PRESENTFORSQS
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 1-3 or\
MODE eq 1
Universe Description: All persons whether interviewed via CAPI or CATI after the respondent has
completed the screener questions
Question Text:

Who besides the respondent was present when the screen questions were asked?
If telephone interview mark box 11.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Who_Present_For_Screeners
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Phone

Telephone (Field telephone or CATI)

12

No one else

No one besides respondent present

13

Spouse

Respondent's spouse

14

HHLD member 12+H
,n
oo
utse
sp
holdse
member(s) 12+, not spouse

15

HHLD member <12Household member(s) under 12

16

Nonhhld member Nonhousehold member(s)

17

Someone-not sure S
wo
hm
o eone was present - Can't say who

18

Don't know

Don't know if someone else present
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
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Skip Instructions: If (MODE eq 1 or (MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 1)) and PRESENTFORSQS ne 11
goto PRESENTFORSQS_CK
Elseif MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 2,3 and PRESENTFORSQS eq 11 goto
PRESENTFORSQS_CK
Elseif PRESENTFORSQS eq 11 and INCINDEX eq 1 goto INC_REPORTS
Elseif PRESENTFORSQS eq 11 goto NO_CRIMES
Elseif (MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 2,3) and PRESENTFORSQS in (12..18) and
SELFPROXY eq 4 goto PROXYHELP
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 and INCINDEX eq 1 goto INC_REPORTS [#no longer valid,
this was for CATI proxies]
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 goto NO_CRIMES [# no longer valid, this was for CATI
proxies]
Elseif PRESENTFORSQS in (12..18) and SELFPROXY eq 2 and INCINDEX eq 1
goto INC_REPORTS
Else goto NO_CRIMES

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PRESENTFORSQS_CK

Check

BNCVS1.Screener Checks.PRESENTFORSQS_CK
Description: Hard edit check to ensure that PRESENTFORSQS is marked 11 (Telephone) for a CATI
case or a CAPI case where telephone was selected on the START_CP screen and to
ensure that PRESENTFORSQS is not marked 11 for a CAPI personal visit case.
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (MODE eq 1 or (MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 1)) and PRESENTFORSQS ne 11
OR\
MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 2,3 and PRESENTFORSQS eq 11
Universe Description:
Text: If (MODE eq 1 or (MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 1)) and PRESENTFORSQS ne
11 display:
Invalid entry. This is a telephone interview so you must select box 11 in
PRESENTFORSQS.
Elseif MODE eq 0 and START_CP eq 2,3 and PRESENTFORSQS eq 11 display:
Invalid entry. This is a personal interview so you can not select box 11 in
PRESENTFORSQS.
Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: PRESENTFORSQS

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PROXYHELP

Field

BNCVS1.Screener Checks.PROXYHELP
Description: Did the proxy person help the proxy respondent answer any screen questions
Form Pane Label: Was proxy resp. helped
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PROXYHELP
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PRESENTFORSQS in (12..18) AND SELFPROXY eq 4
Universe Description: Only for personal visit interviews where a proxy interview is taken.
Question Text:

Did the person for whom this interview was taken help the proxy respondent answer
any screen questions?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Proxy_Not_Present
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Person for whom interview taken not present
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If INCINDEX eq 1 goto INC_REPORTS
Else goto NO_CRIMES

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NCVS1SEC5INTID

Field

BNCVS1.Screener Checks.NCVS1SEC5INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 5 block (ScreenerChecks)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec5intid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((PRESENTFORSQS in (11..18)) AND NCVS1SEC5INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS1SEC5INTID and
store USERID in NCVS1SEC5JBID
Array:

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NCVS1SEC5JBID

Field

BNCVS1.Screener Checks.NCVS1SEC5JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 1, Section 5 block
(ScreenerChecks)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs1sec5jbid
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((PRESENTFORSQS in (11..18)) AND NCVS1SEC5JBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS1SEC5JBID
Array:

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Setup of Incident Roster

Block

Setup of Incident Roster
Description: Crimes/No Crimes
Tab Name: Screens for summarizing the outcome of screen question responses (1 or more crimes/no crimes)
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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NO_CRIMES

Field

Setup of Incident Roster.NO_CRIMES
Description: Screen that displays message that the current respondent did not report any crimes
Form Pane Label: No crimes reported
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NO_CRIMES
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT and INCINDEX ne 1
Universe Description: All respondents where INCINDEX ne 1 (no incidents reported in screen questions)
Question Text:

No incident reports needed for: ^NAME

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Store Instructions: If AGER eq 2,3 store 2 in LOCKTOP and 6 in PELIG
Elseif AGER ge 4 store 1 in LOCKTOP #--> This will change when SETPELIG6 used
to "Store 1 in LOCKTOP" for all persons regardless of AGER.# [SETPELIG6 not
implemented]
If START_CP eq 1 store 1 in PPHONEPV
Elseif START_CP eq 2,3 store 2 in PPHONEPV
Array:
Special Instructions: #All of the store instructions will need to be removed/commented out if we implement

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the specs in SETPELIG6 since we will only be setting done NCVS interviews in one
location now.#
Skip Instructions: If AGER ge 4 goto JOBLASTWEEK
Elseif no one else with PELIG lt 6 goto back and the 'Thank You' screens
Else goto NEXTPERSON #/ SETPELIG6#

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INC_REPORTS

Field

Setup of Incident Roster.INC_REPORTS
Description: Screen that displays message that the current respondent reported crimes
Form Pane Label: Crimes
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INC_REPORTS
Inherited Universe: WEBEC ne 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT and INCINDEX eq 1
Universe Description: All respondents where INCINDEX eq 1 (respondent reported one or more incidents in
the screen questions)
Question Text:

End of Screening Items
Total of ^TOTALINCIDENTS incident(s)
AND
^TOTALREFUSED refusals were reported in "How many times?"

Fills: TOTALINCIDENTS
Instructions: Fill TOTALINCIDENTS with TOTALINC

Fills: TOTALREFUSED
Instructions: Fill TOTALREFUSED with TOTREFUSE

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Store Instructions: Store 1 in LOCKTOP

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If SQTHEFTTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQTHEFTTIMES ne empty or RF store SQTHEFTTIMES in tabindex(<1>)
If SQBREAKINTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQBREAKINTIMES ne empty or RF store SQBREAKINTIMES in tabindex(<2>)
If SQMVTHEFTTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQMVTHEFTTIMES ne empty or RF store SQMVTHEFTTIMES in
tabindex(<3>)
If SQATTACKWHERETIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQATTACKWHERETIMES ne empty or RF store SQATTACKWHERETIMES
in tabindex(<4>)
If SQATTACKHOWTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQATTACKHOWTIMES ne empty or RF store SQATTACKHOWTIMES in
tabindex(<5>)
If SQATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES
ne
empty
or
RF
store
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES in tabindex(<6>)
If SQSEXUALTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQSEXUALTIMES ne empty or RF store SQSEXUALTIMES in tabindex(<7>)
If SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES ne empty or RF store
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES in tabindex(<8>)
If SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES ne empty or RF store
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES in tabindex(<9>)
If SQVANDOTHERCRIMETIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif
SQVANDOTHERCRIMETIMES
ne
empty
or
RF
store
SQVANDOTHERCRIMETIMES in tabindex(<10>)
Store 0 in ZINDEX6
Loop for INDEX_PER from 1 to MAXPER
Add tabindex(INDEX_PER) to ZINDEX6
Loop end INDEX_PER
Store ZINDEX6 in TOTALINC
Store RFINDEX in TOTREFUSE
Array:
Special Instructions: Starting in July 2008 the following should be removed from the store instructions at
Item INC_REPORTS:
"If SQVANDOTHERCRIMETIMES eq RF add 1 to RFINDEX
Elseif
SQVANDOTHERCRIMETIMES
ne
empty
SQVANDOTHERCRIMETIMES in tabindex(<10>)"

or

RF

store

Skip Instructions: INCIDENTINTRO

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BNCVS2
Block
BNCVS2
Description: Details of Incidents
Tab Name: NCVS-2
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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LOC_PRESENCE

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Block

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE
Description: When/Where Incident Occurred, Presence
Tab Name: When/Where Incident Occurred, Presence
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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INCIDENTINTRO

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTINTRO
Description: Introduction to the crime incident report section for this particular incident\
Form Pane Label: Intro
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTINTRO
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INC_REPORTS and first incident for this respondent;\
SUMMARY and there are still incident reports to fill out
Universe Description: (INC_REPORTS) Screen that displays the number of incidents reported by
respondent- similar to a gateway from the screener section; \
(SUMMARY) if multiple incidents were reported the summary screen skips to this
screen for each remaining incident
Question Text:

Starting the ^FIRSTNEXT incident report
***Do not F10 from this screen***
You said before that during the last 12 months:
^SCREENERNOTE
^SUM_WHYADDINC
Frequency:
^NUMBRINC time(s)
***Do not F10 from this screen***

Fills: FIRSTNEXT
Instructions: If I_PLN eq 1 fill FIRSTNEXT
with "first" Else fill FIRSTNEXT
with "next".

Fills: SCREENERNOTE
Instructions: Fill SCREENERNOTE with the entry from the what happened screen
question that triggered this incident. For example, if SQTHEFT is the
screener question that is the basis of the current incident, then fill
SCREENERNOTE with the entry from SQTHEFTSPEC.
06/06/07 --> If the number of times (SQTHEFTTIMES, for example) is 2 or more
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then each incident attached to the same screener should have the same
SCREENERNOTES display. This comes into play in the Editing/Coding
instrument screens INCROSTER_EC and DELINCROSTER_EC
The fill SCREENERNOTE should be based on the entry in the following fields
(SQTHEFTSPEC or SQBREAKINSPEC or SQMVTHEFTSPEC or
SQATTACKWHERESPEC or SQATTACKHOWSPEC or
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC or SQSEXUALSPEC or
SQCALLPOLICESPEC or SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC or
SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC)
[FOR EACH REPORTED INCIDENT]
If SQTHEFT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQTHEFTSPEC in
Elseif SQBREAKIN eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQBREAINSPEC
Elseif SQMVTHEFT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQMVTHEFTSPEC
Elseif SQATTACKWHERE eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQATTACKWHERESPEC
Elseif SQATTACKHOW eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQATTACKHOWSPEC
Elseif SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC
Elsif SQSEXUAL eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQSEXUALSPEC
Elseif SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQCALLPOLICESPEC
Elseif SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value
in SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC
Elsif SQVANDOTHERCRIME eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC
06/06/07 --> Added the last fill statement referencing vandalism variables
(SQVANDOTHERCRIME, SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC) that can initiate a crime
report because they were originally left out of the specs. The SCREENERNOTE
does get filled with the value in SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC (verified in
v14.03). Therefore I did not submit a change request since it was only a spec
update. - CDS

Fills: SUM_WHYADDINC
Instructions: If INCIDENTTOADD eq 1 fill SUM_WHYADDINC with
INCIDENTTOADDWHY Else leave SUM_WHYADDINC blank.

Fills: NUMBRINC
Instructions: Fill NUMBRINC with number of incidents reported in the screener (i.e.
SQTHEFTTIMES, or SQBREAKINTIMES, or SQMVTHEFTTIMES, or
SQATTACKWHERETIMES, or SQATTACKHOWTIMES, or
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES, or SQSEXUALTIMES, or
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SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES, or
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES).

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If PER6MONS eq 1 goto INCIDENTDATE
Else goto INCIDENTADDRESS

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INCIDENTADDRESS

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTADDRESS
Description: Did incident happen while living at sample address\
Form Pane Label: Living here
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTADDRESS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTINTRO and PER6MONS eq 2, 3
Universe Description:
Asking about: ^RESPABOUT

Question Text:

Did [this/the first] incident happen while ^YOU_HE_SHE
^WERE_WAS living here or before ^YOU_HE_SHE moved to this
address?

Fills: RESPABOUT
Instructions: Fill RESPABOUT with the variable CURRENTRESPNAME

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with
"were" Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Which_Address
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1.

While living at this address

2.

Before moving to this address

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x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTDATE

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INCIDENTDATE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTDATE
Description: Month in which incident happened
Form Pane Label: Incident Month
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTDATE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTINTRO and PER6MONS eq 1 or \
INCIDENTADDRESS or \
INCIDENTDATE_CK and "go to" pressed in INCIDENTDATE_CK or\
INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Reference period: ^BEGREFMO ^BEGREFYR through ^ENDREFMO
^ENDREFYR
In what month did [this/the first] incident happen?
Encourage respondent to give exact month.

Fills: BEGREFMO
Instructions: Fills the month of the start of the reference period.
If CURMON eq 01 fill BEGREFMO with "January"
Else if CURMON eq 02 fill BEGREFMO with "February"
Else if CURMON eq 03 fill BEGREFMO with "March"
Else if CURMON eq 04 fill BEGREFMO with "April"
Else if CURMON eq 05 fill BEGREFMO with "May"
Else if CURMON eq 06 fill BEGREFMO with "June"
Else if CURMON eq 07 fill BEGREFMO with "July"
Else if CURMON eq 08 fill BEGREFMO with "August"
Else if CURMON eq 09 fill BEGREFMO with "September"
Else if CURMON eq 10 fill BEGREFMO with "October"
Else if CURMON eq 11 fill BEGREFMO with
"November"
Else if CURMON eq 12 fill BEGREFMO with
"December"

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Fills: BEGREFYR
Instructions: Fill the year that the reference period began.
If CURMON eq 01 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR - 1)
Else if CURMON eq 02 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR - 1)
Else if CURMON eq 03 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR - 1)
Else if CURMON eq 04 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR - 1)
Else if CURMON eq 05 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR - 1)
Else if CURMON eq 06 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR - 1)
Else if CURMON eq 07 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR – 1)
Else if CURMON eq 08 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR – 1)
Else if CURMON eq 09 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR – 1)
Else if CURMON eq 10 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR – 1)
Else if CURMON eq 11 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR – 1)
Else if CURMON eq 12 fill BEGREFYR with (CURYEAR – 1)

Fills: ENDREFMO
Instructions: Fill the month at the end of the reference period.
If CURMON eq 01 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "January"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "December"
If CURMON eq 02 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "February"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "January"
If CURMON eq 03 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "March"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "February"
If CURMON eq 04 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "April"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "March"
If CURMON eq 05 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "May"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "April"
If CURMON eq 06 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "June"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "May"
If CURMON eq 07 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "July"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "June"
If CURMON eq 08 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "August"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "July"
If CURMON eq 09 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "September"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "August"
If CURMON eq 10 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "October"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "September"
If CURMON eq 11 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "November"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "October"
If CURMON eq 12 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFMO with "December"
Else fill ENDREFMO with "November"

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Fills: ENDREFYR
Instructions: Fill the current year (i.e. the year that the reference period ends).
If CURMON eq 01 and CURDAY ge 2 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 01 fill ENDREFYR with (CURYEAR - 1)
Elseif CURMON eq 02 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 03 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 04 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 05 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 06 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 07 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 08 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 09 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 10 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 11 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR
Elseif CURMON eq 12 fill ENDREFYR with CURYEAR

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Months
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

January

2

February

3

March

4

April

5

May

6

June

7

July

8

August

9

September

10

October

11

November

12

December

97

Don't know exact month within reference period
Don't Know
Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output

Skip Instructions: INCOUTSIDEREFPRD

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INCOUTSIDEREFPRD

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_INCOUTSIDEREFPRD
Description: Is incident before reference period
Form Pane Label: Befor Ref Prd
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCOUTSIDEREFPRD
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTINTRO and PER6MONS eq 1 or \
INCIDENTADDRESS or \
INCIDENTDATE_CK and "go to" pressed in INCIDENTDATE_CK or\
INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did this incident occur before [CURMON] [CURYEAR – 1]?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If Yes, skip to OSINCNOTNEEDEDIf No and
INCIDENTDATE eq CURMON and CURDAY ge 2 go to
INCIDENTDATEYR1
Else go to INCIDENTDATEYR2

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INCIDENTDATEYR1

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTDATEYR1
Description: Year in which incident happened
Form Pane Label: Incident Year
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTDATEYR1
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTINTRO and PER6MONS eq 1 or \
INCIDENTADDRESS or \
INCIDENTDATE_CK and "go to" pressed in INCIDENTDATE_CK or\
INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 1 or\
INCIDENTDATE eq CURMON and CURDAY ge 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Reference period: ^BEGREFMO ^BEGREFYR through ^ENDREFMO
^ENDREFYR
In what year did [this/the first] incident happen?

Answer List: IncYear
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

CURYEAR - 1

Will display last year (ie 2018)

2

CURYEAR

Will display this year (ie 2019)
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store year in INCIDENTYR
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If Yes, skip to INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES
If No skip to OSINCNOTNEEDED
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INCIDENDATETYR2

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTDATEYR2
Description: Confirm year incident happened
Form Pane Label: Year confirm
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTDATEYR2
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTINTRO and PER6MONS eq 1 or \
INCIDENTADDRESS or \
INCIDENTDATE_CK and "go to" pressed in INCIDENTDATE_CK or\
INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Reference period: ^BEGREFMO ^BEGREFYR through ^ENDREFMO
^ENDREFYR
Just to confirm, this happened in [INCIDENTDATE] [CURYEAR/CURYEAR-1]?

Fills: If INCIDENTDATE lt CURMON then CURYEAR
IF INCIDENTDATE gt CURMON then CURYEAR -1

Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If No, store 1 in OUTOFREFPDFLAG
Else store "empty" in OUTOFREFPDFLAG
If OUTOFREFPDFLAG eq 1 store INCIDENTDATE and INCIDENTYR in
OUTOFREFMOYR
If Yes and INCIDENTDATE lt CURMON store CURYR in INCIDENTYR
If Yes and INCIDENTDATE gt CURMON store CURYR -1 in INCIDENTYR

Skip Instructions: If Yes, skip to INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES
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If No skip to OSINCNOTNEEDED

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INCIDENTDATE_CK

Check

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTDATE_CK
Description: This edit check verifies that the month (which is outside of the reference period) was
entered correctly in INCIDENTDATE.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INCIDENTDATE and INCIDENTYR) and OUTOFREFPDFLAG eq 1 (i.e. the entry in
combined INCIDENTDATE/INCIDENTYR is an invalid date, i.e. it is outside of the
reference period, REFPERIOD)
Universe Description: (INCIDENTDATE and INCIDENTYR) when the date entered is outside of the reference
period.
Text:

If necessary: Did you say ^OUTOFREFMOYR?

Check Instructions: If the interviewer accepts the "out of reference period" date then the instrument should
go to the new screen OSINCNOTNEEDED. Otherwise, the instrument should go back
to INCIDENTDATE to record a new month.
This check item was added to the specs, however it was already part of the
instrument v1.10.
Suppress this edit check for the Editing/Coding instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "suppress" is pressed goto OSINCNOTNEEDED
Elseif "go to" is pressed goto INCIDENTDATE
Fills: OUTOFREFMO
Instructions: Fill OUTOFREFMO with the month entered into the field INCIDENTDATE.
If INCIDENTDATE eq 1 fill OUTOFREFMO with "January"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 2 fill OUTOFREFMO with "February"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 3 fill OUTOFREFMO with "March"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 4 fill OUTOFREFMO with "April"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 5 fill OUTOFREFMO with "May"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 6 fill OUTOFREFMO with "June"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 7 fill OUTOFREFMO with "July"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 8 fill OUTOFREFMO with "August"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 9 fill OUTOFREFMO with "September"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 10 fill OUTOFREFMO with "October"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 11 fill OUTOFREFMO with "November"
Elseif INCIDENTDATE eq 12 fill OUTOFREFMO with "December"
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OSINCNOTNEEDED

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.OSINCNOTNEEDED
Description: Screen that tells the respondent incident report will not be collected for this incident
because it happened outside of reference period.
Form Pane Label: No report needed
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OSINCNOTNEEDED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTDATE_CK eq "suppress"
Universe Description: The incident month that is outside of the reference period that was entered in
INCIDENTDATE was accepted in INCIDENTDATE_CK.
Question Text: We are only asking about crimes that happened during the last 12
months. We will not collect information on this incident.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTDATEPROBE

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INCIDENTDATEPROBE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTDATEPROBE
Description: Probe to see if any similar incidents happened during the reference period
Form Pane Label: Date probe
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTDATEPROBE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OSINCNOTNEEDED
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME have ^ANYTHING_ELSE like this happen between ^REFPRD1
and ^REFPRD2?
Your notes: ^SCREENERNOTE

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME
with "you" Else fill YOU_NAME with
^NAME.

Fills: ANYTHING_ELSE
Instructions: If I_PLN ge 2 (this respondent reported more than one incident) fill
ANYTHING_ELSE with "anything else"
Else fill ANYTHING_ELSE with "anything"

Fills: REFPRD1
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 0 and eq to RESPLINE fill REFPRD1 with
LSTHHRINTDATE Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and LSTINTDATE is
empty fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER minus twelve months) [the
first day of the month twelve months ago in the format month
day, year for respondents new to the household]
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 fill REFPRD1 with LSTINTDATE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with the 1st day of the
month 12 months ago (replacement household)
Elseif INCSAM eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER minus twelve months) [the first
day of the month twelve months ago in the format month day, year for all
respondents This fills the beginning date (month, day, year) of the reference
period. For example, September 6, 2003. If respondent is the household
respondent (for continuing cases) then the beginning of the reference period is
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the date of last interview for the last household respondent. If this is a
continuing case and the respondent is new to the household (LSTINTDATE is
empty) the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the month 12
months ago. If respondent is an individual respondent (for continuing cases)
then the beginning of the reference period is the date of their last interview.
However, if respondent was a noninterview 12 months ago, the beginning of
the reference period is the 1st day of the month 12 months ago (this is setup
when the SCIF is created, so no calculation needed in the instrument). If this is
an incoming case, the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the
month 12 months ago.

Fills: REFPRD2
Instructions: Fill REFPRD2 with the day before today's date. For example, if today
is January 4, 2004, then fill REFPRD2 with January 3, 2004

Fills: SCREENERNOTE
Instructions: Fill SCREENERNOTE with the entry from the what happened screen
question that triggered this incident. For example, if SQTHEFT is the
screener question that is the basis of the current incident, then fill
SCREENERNOTE with the entry from SQTHEFTSPEC.
06/06/07 --> If the number of times (SQTHEFTTIMES, for example) is 2 or more
then each incident attached to the same screener should have the same
SCREENERNOTES display. This comes into play in the Editing/Coding
instrument screens INCROSTER_EC and DELINCROSTER_EC
The fill SCREENERNOTE should be based on the entry in the following fields
(SQTHEFTSPEC or SQBREAKINSPEC or SQMVTHEFTSPEC or
SQATTACKWHERESPEC or SQATTACKHOWSPEC or
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC or SQSEXUALSPEC or
SQCALLPOLICESPEC or SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC or
SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC)
[FOR EACH REPORTED INCIDENT]
If SQTHEFT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQTHEFTSPEC in
Elseif SQBREAKIN eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQBREAINSPEC
Elseif SQMVTHEFT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQMVTHEFTSPEC
Elseif SQATTACKWHERE eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQATTACKWHERESPEC
Elseif SQATTACKHOW eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQATTACKHOWSPEC
Elseif SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC
Elsif SQSEXUAL eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQSEXUALSPEC
Elseif SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQCALLPOLICESPEC
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Elseif SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value
in SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC
Elsif SQVANDOTHERCRIME eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC
06/06/07 --> Added the last fill statement referencing vandalism variables
(SQVANDOTHERCRIME, SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC) that can initiate a crime
report because they were originally left out of the specs. The SCREENERNOTE
does get filled with the value in SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC (verified in
v14.03). Therefore I did not submit a change request since it was only a spec
update. - CDS

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Incident_Reduce
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1.

Yes

2.

No (This option deletes the current incident entry)
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 1 then store blank in INC_D (for this incident)
Store 0 in DUP (for this incident)
Array:
Skip Instructions: IF INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 1 goto INCIDENTDATE
ELSE IF INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 2 goto INC_REDUCE

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INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES
Description: Number of times this type of incident happened
Form Pane Label: Number of incidents
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTDATE eq valid month, 97
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If unsure, ask:
(Altogether, how many times did this type of incident happen
during the last 12 months?)
Number of incidents recorded for this screening question: ^NUMBRINC

Fills: NUMBRINC
Instructions: Fill NUMBRINC with number of incidents reported in the screener (i.e.
SQTHEFTTIMES, or SQBREAKINTIMES, or SQMVTHEFTTIMES, or
SQATTACKWHERETIMES, or SQATTACKHOWTIMES, or
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES, or SQSEXUALTIMES, or
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES, or
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES).

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES in INCTIMES

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Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES eq DK or RF goto INCIDENTTIME
Elseif INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES gt NUMBRINC goto INCIDENTTIMESPROBE
Elseif INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES le NUMBRINC and NUMBRINC ge 6 goto
INCIDENTSSIMILAR
Elseif INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES le NUMBRINC and NUMBRINC lt 6 goto
INCIDENTTIME

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INCIDENTTIMESPROBE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTTIMESPROBE
Description: Probe when number of times in INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES is greater than the
number of times entered in the screen question
Form Pane Label: Num. of times Probe
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTTIMESPROBE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES gt NUMBRINC
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Number of incidents recorded in INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES: ^INCTIMES
is greater than the number of incidents recorded for this screening question:
^NUMBRINC
Information will be collected for ^INCTIMES incidents.

Fills: INCTIMES
Instructions: Fill INCTIMES with the entry from INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES.

Fills: NUMBRINC
Instructions: Fill NUMBRINC with number of incidents reported in the screener (i.e.
SQTHEFTTIMES, or SQBREAKINTIMES, or SQMVTHEFTTIMES, or
SQATTACKWHERETIMES, or SQATTACKHOWTIMES, or
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTIMES, or SQSEXUALTIMES, or
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES, or
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTIMES).

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:
1

Mnemonic:

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know

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Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store INCTIMES in NUMBRINC
If WHCHSCRNR eq 1 then store INCTIMES in SQTHEFTTMS
If WHCHSCRNR eq 2 then store INCTIMES in SQBREAKINTMS
If WHCHSCRNR eq 3 then store INCTIMES in SQMVTHEFTTMS
If WHCHSCRNR eq 4 then store INCTIMES in SQATTACKWHERETMS
If WHCHSCRNR eq 5 then store INCTIMES in SQATTACKHOWTMS
If WHCHSCRNR eq 6 then store INCTIMES in SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFTMS
If WHCHSCRNR eq 7 then store INCTIMES in SQSEXUALTMS
If
WHCHSCRNR
eq
8
then
store
INCTIMES
in
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTMS
If
WHCHSCRNR
eq
9
then
store
INCTIMES
in
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREATTMS
If WHCHSCRNR eq 10 then store INCTIMES in SQVANDOTHERCRIMETMS
Array:
Special Instructions: Starting in July 2008 the following should be commented out from the instrument
code since we are removing the Vandalism questions from the instrument:
"If WHCHSCRNR eq 10 then store INCTIMES in SQVANDOTHERCRIMETMS"
Skip Instructions: If INCTIMES ge 6 goto INCIDENTSSIMILAR
Else goto INCIDENTTIME

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INCIDENTSSIMILAR

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTSSIMILAR
Description: First of two screens used to determine if incident is part of a series
Form Pane Label: Similar inc
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTSSIMILAR
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES where INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES le NUMBRINC
and NUMBRINC ge 6;\
INCIDENTTIMESPROBE where NUMBRINC ge 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If unsure, ask:
Are these incidents similar to each other in detail or are they for
different types of crimes?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Similar_Different
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1.

Similar

Similar

2.

Different Different (Not a series)
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF INCIDENTSSIMILAR eq 1 goto RECALLDETAILS
ELSE goto INCIDENTTIME

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RECALLDETAILS

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.RECALLDETAILS
Description: Second of two screens used to determine if incident is part of a series
Form Pane Label: Recall inc details
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RECALLDETAILS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTSSIMILAR eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If unsure, ask:
Can you recall enough details of each incident to distinguish them
from each other?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Series
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes (Not a series)

2

No

No (Is a series)
x Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 then store 1 in INC_D for all remaining incidents for THIS
screen question.
(Not sure if this is what instrument currently does)
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 1 then store 1 in SQTHEFT_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 2 then store 1 in SQBREAKIN_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 3 then store 1 in SQMVTHEFT_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 4 then store 1 in
SQATTACKWHERE_CNT,

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If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 5 then store 1 in
SQATTACKHOW_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 6 then store 1 in
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 7 then store 1 in SQSEXUAL_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 8 then store 1 in
SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 9 then store 1 in
SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT_CNT,
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and WHCHSCRNR eq 10 then store 1 in
SQVANDOTHERCRIME_CNT
Array:
Special Instructions: If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 then will only need to collect 1 incident report instead of the
number entered in the field INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES. For example, if
INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES eq 8 and RECALLDETAILS eq 2, then will only need to
complete 1 incident report.
The extra "incidents" should not be deleted, but rather "flagged" for deletion.
A variable should be set up to track the valid number of incidents per screener, so the
instrument knows how many incident reports are needed for a particular screener.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Starting in July 2008 the following should be commented out from the instrument
code since we are removing the Vandalism questions from the instrument:
"If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 and
SQVANDOTHERCRIME_CNT"

WHCHSCRNR

eq

10

then

store

1

in

Skip Instructions: INCIDENTTIME

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INCIDENTTIME

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTTIME
Description: Time of day incident happened
Form Pane Label: Time of day
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^SERIESINTRO
About what time did ^THIS_THEMOSTRECENT incident happen?

Fills: SERIESINTRO
Instructions: If INCIDENTDETAIL eq 2 fill SERIESINTRO with "The following
questions refer only to the most recent incident.".
Else leave SERIESINTRO blank

Fills: THIS_THEMOSTRECENT
Instructions: If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 fill THIS_THEMOSTRECENT with "the
most recent" Else fill THIS_THEMOSTRECENT with "this".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Time_Day_Night
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

<>During the day:[n]After 6 a.m. - 12 noon

12

After 12 noon - 3 p.m.

13

After 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

14

Don't know what time of day

15

<>At night:[n]After 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

16

After 9 p.m. - 12 midnight

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17

After 12 midnight - 6 a.m.

18

Don't know what time of night

19

<>OR[n] Don't know whether day or night
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTPLACE

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INCIDENTPLACE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTPLACE
Description: Place where incident happened
Form Pane Label: Place
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTPLACE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTTIME
Universe Description:
Question Text: In what city, town, or village, did this incident occur?
Present residence: ^PO, ^ST

Fills: PO
Instructions: Fill PO with PO from input (RT2006:256-283)

Fills: ST
Instructions: Fill ST with ST from input (RT2006:284-285)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Incident_Place
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1.

Outside U.S.

2.

Not inside a city/town/village

3.

SAME city/town/village as present residence

4.

DIFFERENT city/town/village from present residence - Specify

5.

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF INCIDENTPLACE eq 1 goto LOCATION_GENERAL
IF INCIDENTPLACE eq 2 or 5 goto INCIDENTSTATE
IF INCIDENTPLACE eq 4 goto INCIDENTPLACESPEC
IF INCIDENTPLACE eq 3 or RF goto INCIDENTAIR

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INCIDENTPLACESPEC

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTPLACESPEC
Description: Write-in entry for different city/town/village than present residence
Form Pane Label: Inc Place Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTPLACESPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTPLACE eq 4
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the city, town, or village, in which the incident occurred.
Present residence: ^PO, ^ST

Fills: PO
Instructions: Fill PO with PO from input (RT2006:256-283)

Fills: ST
Instructions: Fill ST with ST from input (RT2006:284-285)

Type: String
Length: 24
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTSTATE

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INCIDENTSTATE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTSTATE
Description: State where incident happened
Form Pane Label: State
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTSTATE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTPLACE eq 2,4,5\
Universe Description:
Question Text: In what state did it occur?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: FIPSSTATE
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

01

AL

Alabama

02

AK

Alaska

04

AZ

Arizona

05

AR

Arkansas

06

CA

California

08

CO

Colorado

09

CT

Connecticut

10

DE

Delaware

11

DC

District of Columbia

12

FL

Florida

13

GA

Georgia

15

HI

Hawaii

16

ID

Idaho

17

IL

Illinois

18

IN

Indiana

19

IA

Iowa

20

KS

Kansas

21

KY

Kentucky

22

LA

Louisiana

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23

ME

Maine

24

MD

Maryland

25

MA

Massachusetts

26

MI

Michigan

27

MN

Minnesota

28

MS

Mississippi

29

MO

Missouri

30

MT

Montana

31

NE

Nebraska

32

NV

Nevada

33

NH

New Hampshire

34

NJ

New Jersey

35

NM

New Mexico

36

NY

New York

37

NC

North Carolina

38

ND

North Dakota

39

OH

Ohio

40

OK

Oklahoma

41

OR

Oregon

42

PA

Pennsylvania

44

RI

Rhode Island

45

SC

South Carolina

46

SD

South Dakota

47

TN

Tennessee

48

TX

Texas

49

UT

Utah

50

VT

Vermont

51

VA

Virginia

53

WA

Washington

54

WV

West Virginia

55

WI

Wisconsin

56

WY

Wyoming
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Create a two digit output variable called FIPSSTOCC code as follows:

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If INCIDENTSTATE=Alabama (AL) then store 01 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Alaska (AK) then store 02 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Arizona (AZ) then store 04 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Arkansas (AR) then store 05 in FIPSSTOC
If INCIDENTSTATE=California (CA) then store 06 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Colorado (CO) then store 08 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Connecticut (CT) then store 09 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Delaware (DE) then store 10 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=District of Columbia (DC) then store 11 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Florida (FL) then store 12 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Georgia (GA) then store 13 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Hawaii (HI) then store 15 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Idaho (ID) then store 16 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Illinois (IL) then store 17 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Indiana (IN) then store 18 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Iowa (IA) then store 19 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Kansas (KS) then store 20 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Kentucky (KY) then store 21 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Louisiana (LA) then store 22 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Maine (ME) then store 23 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Maryland (MD) then store 24 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Massachusetts (MA) then store 25 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Michigan (MI) then store 26 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Minnesota (MN) then store 27 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Mississippi (MS) then store 28 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Missouri (MO) then store 29 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Montana (MT) then store 30 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Nebraska (NE) then store 31 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Nevada (NV) then store 32 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=New Hampshire (NH) then store 33 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=New Jersey (NJ) then store 34 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=New Mexico (NM) then store 35 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=New York (NY) then store 36 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=North Carolina (NC) then store 37 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=North Dakota (ND) then store 38 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Ohio (OH) then store 39 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Oklahoma (OK) then store 40 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Oregon (OR) then store 41 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Pennsylvania (PA) then store 42 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Rhode Island (RI) then store 44 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=South Carolina (SC) then store 45 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=South Dakota (SD) then store 46 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Tennessee (TN) then store 47 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Texas (TX) then store 48 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Utah (UT) then store 49 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Vermont (VT) then store 50 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Virginia (VA) then store 51 in FIPSSTOCC
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If INCIDENTSTATE=Washington (WA) then store 53 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=West Virginia (WV) then store 54 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Wisconsin (WI) then store 55 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Wyoming (WY) then store 56 in FIPSSTOCC
If INCIDENTSTATE=Don't know or DK or United States then store 97 in FIPSSTOCC
Array:
Special Instructions: See answer list and attached file; Interviewer should be allowed to key alpha characters
in the pop-up box that displays the list of all state names (search key) in the first column
and all correspondning 2 digit FIPS State abbreviations in the second column
State Name
State Abbreviation
Alabama
AL
Alaska
AK
etc....
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTCOUNTY

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INCIDENTCOUNTY

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTCOUNTY
Description: Which county incident happened in
Form Pane Label: County
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTCOUNTY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTSTATE\
Universe Description: When incident did not happen inside a city/town/village, different city/town/village from
present residence, or don't know in what city/town/village the incident occurred.
Question Text: In what county did it occur?

Type: String
Length: 24
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Unsure how to specify drop down list of counties in SPIDER??
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: COUNTYSTATE

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COUNTYSTATE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.COUNTYSTATE
Description: Is place where incident happened the same county and state as residence\
Form Pane Label: Same county-state
SAS Name:
Tag Name: COUNTYSTATE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTCOUNTY
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Is this the same county and state as
^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES present residence?
Present residence: ^PO, ^ST

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES
with "'s" Else leave NAMES blank.

Fills: PO
Instructions: Fill PO with PO from input (RT2006:256-283)

Fills: ST
Instructions: Fill ST with ST from input (RT2006:284-285)

Type: Enumerated
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Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: INCIDENTAIR

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INCIDENTAIR

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INCIDENTAIR
Description: Did incident happen on an American Indian Reservation or Lands
Form Pane Label: Am. Ind. Reserv.
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTAIR
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTPLACE eq 2,3,4,5
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did this incident occur on an American Indian Reservation or on American
Indian Lands?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: LOCATION_GENERAL

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LOCATION_GENERAL

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_GENERAL
Description: General location of incident
Form Pane Label: Incident Loc-General
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_GENERAL
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTPLACE;\
INCIDENTAIR
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did this incident happen ...
Read each category until respondent says "yes", then enter appropriate
precode.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: LOCATION_GENERAL
Value:
11

Mnemonic:

Description:

Inside OWN home [bold]In ^YOUR_NAME_S home or lodging?[n]

12

Near OWN home [bold]Near ^YOUR_NAME_S home or lodging?[n]

13

Inside or near ANO[TbH
oE
ldR
]A'S
t, h
ino,m
ore near a friend's/relative's/neighbor's home?[n]

14

Commercial

15

Parking lot/garage [bold]In a parking lot or garage?[n]

16

School

17

Open area/street/pu[bbolicld]tIrn
anosp.en areas, on the street, or on public transportation?[n]

36

Other

[bold]At a commercial place?[n]
[bold]At school?[n]
[bold]Somewhere else?[n]
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If LOCATION_GENERAL eq 36 store 36 in LOCATION_1

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If LOCATION_GENERAL eq RF store 98 in LOCATION_1
If LOCATION_GENERAL eq DK store 99 in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: If LOCATION_GENERAL eq 11 goto LOCATION_IN_HOME
Elseif LOCATION_GENERAL eq 12 goto LOCATION_NEAR_HOME
Elseif LOCATION_GENERAL eq 13 goto LOCATION_OTHER_HOME
Elseif LOCATION_GENERAL eq 14 goto LOCATION_COMMERCE
Elseif LOCATION_GENERAL eq 15 goto LOCATION_PARKING
Elseif LOCATION_GENERAL eq 16 goto LOCATION_SCHOOL
Elseif LOCATION_GENERAL eq 17 goto LOCATION_OPEN_AREA
Elseif LOCATION_GENERAL eq 36 goto LOCATION_SPEC
Else goto OFFENDERLIVE

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LOCATION_IN_HOME

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_IN_HOME
Description: Where in respondent's home or lodging did this incident occur?
Form Pane Label: In home
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_IN_HOME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 11
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
Where in ^YOUR_NAME^NMS home or lodging did this incident
happen?

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME
with "your" Else fill YOUR_NAME with
^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill
NMS with "'s" Else leave
NMS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Location_In_Home
Value:
11

Mnemonic:

Description:
In own dwelling, own attached garage, or enclosed porch (Include illegal entry
or attempted illegal entry of same)

12

In detached building on own property, such as detached garage, storage shed,
etc. (Include illegal entry or attempted illegal entry of same)

13

In vacation home/second home (Include illegal entry or attempted illegal entry
of same)

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In hotel or motel room ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM was staying in (Include illegal
entry or attempted entry of same)

x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store LOCATION_IN_HOME in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: OFFENDERLIVE

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LOCATION_NEAR_HOME

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_NEAR_HOME
Description: Where near respondent's home or lodging did incident occur?
Form Pane Label: Near home
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_NEAR_HOME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 12
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
Where near ^YOUR_NAME^NMS home or lodging did this incident
happen?

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME
with "your" Else fill YOUR_NAME with
^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill
NMS with "'s" Else leave
NMS blank.
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Location_Near_Home
Value:

Mnemonic:

15

Description:
Own yard, sidewalk, driveway, carport, unenclosed porch (Does not include
apartment yards)

16

Apartment hall, storage area, laundry room (Does not include apartment
parking lot/garage)

17

street

On street immediately adjacent to own home or lodging
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store LOCATION_NEAR_HOME in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: (Until April 2009):
INSIDEOROUT
(Starting in May 2009):
If LOCATION_1 eq 15 goto ATTACHEDGARAGE_CK
Else goto INSIDEOROUT

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ATTACHEDGARAGE_CK

Check

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.ATTACHEDGARAGE_CK
Description: Edit check to verify the location was not miscoded as in the yard when it actually
happened in an attached or detached garage.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_1 eq 15
Universe Description: Location was coded as "Own yard, sidewalk, driveway, carport, unenclosed porch".
Text:

 Did this incident happen in a garage?
 If yes, was the garage attached or detached?
 If this happened in an attached or detached garage
select LOCATION_GENERAL and press the "Goto" button and
then change LOCATION_GENERAL to precode 11. Otherwise, press the
"Suppress" button to continue.

Check Instructions: LOCATION_GENERAL and LOCATION_NEAR_HOME should be in the selection
box of the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the production May instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto INSIDEOROUT
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto LOCATION_GENERAL
Else goto LOCATION_NEAR_HOME

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LOCATION_OTHER_HOME

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_OTHER_HOME
Description: Where at, in, or near a friend's/relative's/neighbor's home did this incident occur?
Form Pane Label: Other's home
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_OTHER_HOME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 13
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
Where at, in, or near a friend's/relative's/neighbor's home did
this incident happen?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Location_Other_Home
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

18

At or in home or other building on their property

19

Yard, sidewalk, driveway, carport (Does not include apartment yards)

20

Apartment hall, storage area, laundry room (Does not include apartment parking
lot/garage)

21

On street immediately adjacent to their home
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store LOCATION_OTHER_HOME in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: INSIDEOROUT

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LOCATION_COMMERCE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_COMMERCE
Description: At what type of commerical place did this incident occur?
Form Pane Label: Commercial place
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_COMMERCE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 14
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
At what type of a commercial place did this incident happen?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Location_Commerce
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

22

Inside restaurant, bar, nightclub

23

Inside bank

24

Inside gas station

25

Inside other commercial building, such as a store

26

Inside office

27

Inside factory or warehouse
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store LOCATION_COMMERCE in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESTRICTEDAREA

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LOCATION_PARKING

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_PARKING
Description: At what type of parking lot/garage did this incident occur?
Form Pane Label: Parking
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_PARKING
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 15
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
In what type of a parking lot or garage did this incident happen?
Commercial parking lot/garage - an attended or unattended parking lot or garage
which is privately owned for profit AND requires a fee. Do NOT include parking
meters or state or Federal owned lots.
Noncommercial parking lot/garage - parking at a shopping malls, meter parking,
local state or Federal owned, regardless if a fee is required, or commercial parking
during hours of free parking.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Location_Parking
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

28

Commercial parking lot/garage

29

Noncommercial parking lot/garage

30

Apartment/townhouse parking lot/garage
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input

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x On Output
Store Instructions: Store LOCATION_PARKING in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESTRICTEDAREA

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LOCATION_SCHOOL

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_SCHOOL
Description: Where at school did this incident occur?
Form Pane Label: School
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_SCHOOL
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 16
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
Where at school did this incident happen?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Location_School
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

31

Inside school building

Inside school building

32

On school property

On school property (school parking area, play area, school bus, etc.)

x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store LOCATION_SCHOOL in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: If LOCATION_SCHOOL eq 31,DK,RF goto RESPONDENTSSCHOOL
Else goto RESTRICTEDAREA

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LOCATION_OPEN_AREA

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_OPEN_AREA
Description: In what type of open area, on street, or on public transportation did this incident
occur?
Form Pane Label: Open area
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_OPEN_AREA
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 17
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask if necessary:
Where in an open area, on the street, or on public transportation did
this incident happen?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Location_Open_Area
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

33

In an apartment yard, field, playground (other than school)

34

On the street (other than immediately adjacent to
own/friend's/relative's/neighbor's home)

35

On public transportation or in station (bus, train, plane, airport, depot, etc.)
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store LOCATION_OPEN_AREA in LOCATION_1
Array:
Skip Instructions: INSIDEOROUT
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LOCATION_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.LOCATION_SPEC
Description: Location - Other specify
Form Pane Label: Other-specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOCATION_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL eq 36
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other location where this incident occurred.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESTRICTEDAREA

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OFFENDERLIVE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.OFFENDERLIVE
Description: Offender lived there or had a right to be there
Form Pane Label: Live there
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OFFENDERLIVE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL=DK,RF or\
LOCATION_IN_HOME
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the offender live ^HERE_THERE_LOC or have a right to be
^HERE_THERE_LOC, for instance, as a guest or a repair person?

Fills: HERE_THERE_LOC
Instructions: If MODE eq 0 (CAPI) and INTTYPE eq 1 (personal visit)
and LOCATION_IN_HOME eq 1 or 2 fill
HERE_THERE_LOC with "here" Else fill
HERE_THERE_LOC with "there".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
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Skip Instructions: If OFFENDERLIVE eq 1 goto FARFROMHOME
If OFFENDERLIVE eq 2, DK, RF goto OFFENDERINSIDE

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OFFENDERINSIDE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.OFFENDERINSIDE
Description: Did offender GET inside
Form Pane Label: Got inside
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OFFENDERINSIDE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OFFENDERLIVE eq 2, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the offender actually get INSIDE ^YOUR_NAME^NMS
[house/apartment/room/garage/shed/enclosed porch]?

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME
with "your" Else fill YOUR_NAME with
^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill
NMS with "'s" Else leave
NMS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:
1.
2.

Mnemonic:

Description:

Yes

Yes

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If OFFENDERINSIDE eq 1 goto FORCEDENTRY
If OFFENDERINSIDE eq 2, DK, RF goto OFFENDERTRY

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OFFENDERTRY

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.OFFENDERTRY
Description: Did offender TRY to get in
Form Pane Label: Tried to get in
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OFFENDERTRY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OFFENDERINSIDE eq 2, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the offender TRY to get in ^YOUR_NAME^NMS
(house/apartment/room/garage/shed/enclosed porch)?

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME
with "your" Else fill YOUR_NAME with
^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill
NMS with "'s" Else leave
NMS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1.

Yes

Yes

2.

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If OFFENDERTRY eq 1, DK, RF goto FORCEDENTRY
If OFFENDERTRY eq 2 AND OFFENDERLIVE eq 2 AND OFFENDERINSIDE eq 2
goto ENTRY_CK
Else goto FARFROMHOME

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ENTRY_CK

Check

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.ENTRY_CK
Description: Hard edit check to detect inconsistency in reported location of incident (inside home or
lodging) when respondent also reports that offender did not have a right to be there, did
not break-in, and did not try to break in
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_IN_HOME eq 11,12,13,14 and OFFENDERLIVE
OFFENDERINSIDE eq 2 and OFFENDERTRY eq 2

eq

2

and

Universe Description: Location of incident is inside respondent's home or lodging but respondent reported
that offender did not live there, did not get inside, or did not try to get inside
Text:

 Inconsistent entries in LOCATION_IN_HOME, OFFENDERLIVE,
OFFENDERINSIDE, and OFFENDERTRY.
The reported location of this incident was inside respondent's home or lodging but it
was also reported that the offender did not live there, actually get in, or try to get in.
 Select GOTO to return to OFFENDERTRY and up-arrow to change entry in
LOCATION_GENERAL, OFFENDERLIVE, OFFENDERINSIDE or OFFENDERTRY

Check Instructions: Allow the following items in the selection when GOTO is pressed:
LOCATION_GENERAL
LOCATION_IN_HOME
OFFENDERLIVE
OFFENDERINSIDE
OFFENDERTRY
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: Allow the following items in the selection when GOTO is pressed:
LOCATION_GENERAL
LOCATION_IN_HOME
OFFENDERLIVE
OFFENDERINSIDE
OFFENDERTRY

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FORCEDENTRY

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.FORCEDENTRY
Description: Was there evidence the offender got in/tried to get in
Form Pane Label: Evidence of force
SAS Name:
Tag Name: FORCEDENTRY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OFFENDERINSIDE eq 1;\
OFFENDERTRY eq 1, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was there any evidence, such as a broken lock or broken window, that the
offender(s) ^GOTIN_TRIED?

Fills: GOTIN_TRIED
Instructions: If OFFENDERINSIDE eq 1 fill GOTIN_TRIED with "got in by force"
Elseif OFFENDERTRY eq 1 or DK or RF fill GOTIN_TRIED with "TRIED to get in
by force".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1.

Yes

Yes

2.

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.

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Skip Instructions: IF FORCEDENTRY eq 1 goto EVIDENCE
IF FORCEDENTRY eq 2, DK, RF goto OFFENDERGETIN

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EVIDENCE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.EVIDENCE
Description: What was the evidence that offender got in/tried to get in
Form Pane Label: What evidence
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EVIDENCE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: FORCEDENTRY eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What was the evidence?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Evidence
Value:
11

Mnemonic:

Description:
<>Window:[n]Damage to window (include frame, glass
broken/removed/cracked)

12

Screen damaged/removed

13

Lock on window damaged/tampered with in some way

14

Other - Specify

15

<>Door:[n]Damage to door (include frame, glass panes, or door removed)

16

Screen damaged/removed

17

Lock or door handle damaged/tampered with in some way

18

Other - Specify

19

<>Other:[n]Other than window or door - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If EVIDENCE eq 14 goto EVIDENCE_SPEC14
If EVIDENCE eq 18 goto EVIDENCE_SPEC18
If EVIDENCE eq 19 goto EVIDENCE_SPEC19
Else goto FARFROMHOME

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EVIDENCE_SPEC14

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.EVIDENCE_SPEC14
Description: Write-in entry for evidence - window
Form Pane Label: Window Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EVIDENCE_SPEC14
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: EVIDENCE eq 14
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what was the other evidence related to a window.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If EVIDENCE eq 18 goto EVIDENCESPEC18
If EVIDENCE eq 19 goto EVIDENCESPEC19
Else goto FARFROMHOME

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EVIDENCE_SPEC18

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.EVIDENCE_SPEC18
Description: Write-in entry for evidence - door
Form Pane Label: Door Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EVIDENCE_SPEC18
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: EVIDENCE eq 18
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what was the other evidence related to a door.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If EVIDENCE eq 19 goto EVIDENCESPEC19
Else goto FARFROMHOME

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EVIDENCE_SPEC19

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.EVIDENCE_SPEC19
Description: Write-in entry for evidence - other
Form Pane Label: Oth. Evid. Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EVIDENCE_SPEC19
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: EVIDENCE eq 19
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what was the evidence other than to a window or door.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: FARFROMHOME

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OFFENDERGETIN

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.OFFENDERGETIN
Description: How offender got in/tried to get in - no evidence
Form Pane Label: How off got in
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OFFENDERGETIN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: FORCEDENTRY eq 2, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did the offender ^GETIN_TRY?

Fills: GETIN_TRY
Instructions: If OFFENDERINSIDE eq 1 fill GETIN_TRY with "get in"
Elseif OFFENDERTRY eq 1 or DK or RF fill GETIN_TRY with "TRY to get in".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: How_Get_In
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Let in

12

Offender pushed his/her way in after door opened

13

Through OPEN DOOR or other opening

14

Through UNLOCKED door or window

15

Through LOCKED door or window - Had key

16

Through LOCKED door or window - Picked lock, used credit card, etc., other
than key

17

Through LOCKED door or window - Don't know how

18

Don't know

19

Other - Specify
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF OFFENDERGETIN eq 19 goto OFFENDERGETIN_SPEC
ELSE goto FARFROMHOME

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OFFENDERGETIN_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.OFFENDERGETIN_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how offender got in
Form Pane Label: How got in Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OFFENDERGETIN_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OFFENDERGETIN eq 19
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how the offender ^GETIN_TRY.

Fills: GETIN_TRY
Instructions: If OFFENDERINSIDE eq 1 fill GETIN_TRY with "get in"
Elseif OFFENDERTRY eq 1 or DK or RF fill GETIN_TRY with "TRY to get in".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: FARFROMHOME

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RESPONDENTSSCHOOL

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.RESPONDENTSSCHOOL
Description: Was school where incident happened the school the respondent goes to
Form Pane Label: Resp school
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPONDENTSSCHOOL
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_SCHOOL = 31,DK,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was it ^YOUR_NAME^NMS school?

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME
with "your" Else fill YOUR_NAME with
^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill
NMS with "'s" Else leave
NMS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If RESPONDENTSSCHOOL eq 1 goto PARTSCHOOLBLDG
If RESPONDENTSSCHOOL eq 2, DK, RF goto RESTRICTEDAREA

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PARTSCHOOLBLDG

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.PARTSCHOOLBLDG
Description: Where in school building did incident happen
Form Pane Label: What part of school
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PARTSCHOOLBLDG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RESPONDENTSSCHOOL eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: In what part of the school building did it happen?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Part_Of_School_Building
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Classroom

Classroom

2

Hallway/Stairwell Hallway/Stairwell

3

Bathroom/Locker roBoamthroom/Locker room

4

Other

Other (library, gym, auditorium, cafeteria)
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: RESTRICTEDAREA

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RESTRICTEDAREA

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.RESTRICTEDAREA
Description: Is the area where incident happened a restricted area or open to public
Form Pane Label: Restricted area
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESTRICTEDAREA
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENRAL eq 14,15,16 or 18
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Did the incident happen in an area restricted to certain people or
was it open to the public at the time?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Restricted_Area
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Open to the public Open to the public

2

Restricted to certainRp
ee
so
trp
iclteed to certain people (or nobody had a right to be there)

3

Don't know

Don't know

4

Other-Specify

Other - Specify

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If RESTRICTEDAREA eq 4 goto RESTRICTEDAREA_SPEC
Else goto INSIDEOROUT

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Blaise Item-Level Specifications Report
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Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.RESTRICTEDAREA_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for restricted area
Form Pane Label: Restricted Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESTRICTEDAREA_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RESTRICTEDAREA eq 4
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: INSIDEOROUT

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INSIDEOROUT

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.INSIDEOROUT
Description: Did incident happen indoors or outside
Form Pane Label: Indoors or out
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INSIDEOROUT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL in 12..18
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Did it happen indoors, outdoors, or both?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Indoor_Outdoor_Both
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Indoors (inside a building or enclosed space)

2

Outdoors

3

Both
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Until April 2009):
FARFROMHOME
(Starting in May 2009):
If INSIDEOROUT eq

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1

and

LOCATION_1

eq

15,17,19,21,33,34

goto

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Elseif INSIDEOROUT eq
ISITINOROUT_CK
Else goto FARFROMHOME

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2

and

LOCATION_1

eq

16,20,(22..27),31

goto

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ISITINOROUT_CK

Check

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.ISITINOROUT_CK
Description: Edit check to verify location when LOCATION_1 eq "inside", but INSIDEOROUT eq
"outside" or vice versa.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INSIDEOROUT eq 1 and LOCATION_1 eq 15,17,19,21,33,34;\
INSIDEOROUT eq 2 and LOCATION_1 eq 16,20,(22..27),31
Universe Description: The field INSIDEOROUT equals 1 (Inside) and the variable LOCATION_1 equals
Outdoor locations OR\
\
The field INSIDEOROUT equals 2 (Outside) and the variable LOCATION_1 equals
Indoor locations.
Text:

 The answers to "location" and "inside or out" are
inconsistent.
 The "location" was coded as a place that was ^LOCINOROUT and the
question INSIDEOROUT was coded as ^INOROUT.
 If this is not correct, select LOCATION_GENERAL or INSIDEOROUT and press
the "Goto" button to resolve this issue, otherwise press the
"Suppress" button to accept the inconsistency.

Check Instructions: LOCATION_GENERAL and INSIDEOROUT should both be in the selection box of
the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production May instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto FARFROMHOME
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto LOCATION_GENERAL or INSIDEOROUT (depending
on which item is selected in the selection field.
Else goto INSIDEOROUT
Fills: LOCINOROUT
Instructions: If LOCATION_1 eq 15 fill LOCINOROUT with
"outside" Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 16 fill
LOCINOROUT with "inside" Elseif
LOCATION_1 eq 17 fill LOCINOROUT with
"outside" Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 19 fill
LOCINOROUT with "outside" Elseif
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LOCATION_1 eq 20 fill LOCINOROUT with
"inside" Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 21 fill
LOCINOROUT with "outside"

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Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 22 fill LOCINOROUT with "inside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 23 fill LOCINOROUT with "inside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 24 fill LOCINOROUT with "inside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 25 fill LOCINOROUT with "inside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 26 fill LOCINOROUT with "inside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 27 fill LOCINOROUT with "inside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 31 fill LOCINOROUT with "inside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 33 fill LOCINOROUT with "outside"
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 34 fill LOCINOROUT with "outside"
Fills: INOROUT
Instructions: If INSIDEOROUT eq 1 fill INOROUT with
"inside" Elseid INSIDEOROUT eq 2 fill
INOROUT with "outside"

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FARFROMHOME

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.FARFROMHOME
Description: How far from home did incident happen
Form Pane Label: Distance from home
SAS Name:
Tag Name: FARFROMHOME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOCATION_GENERAL
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
How far away from home did this happen?
Probe: (Was it within a mile, 5 miles, 50 miles or more?)
Enter the code for the first answer category that the respondent is sure of.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Far_From_Home
Value:
1

Mnemonic:

Description:
At, in, or near the building containing the ^RESPONDENTS_VICTIMS
home/next door

2

A mile or less

3

Five miles or less

4

Fifty miles or less

5

More than 50 miles

6

Don't know how far
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: HHMEMBERPRESENT

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HHMEMBERPRESENT

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.HHMEMBERPRESENT
Description: Were any household members present during the incident
Form Pane Label: Present
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHMEMBERPRESENT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: FARFROMHOME
Universe Description:
Help Screen: H_PRESENCE_ENG
Question Text:
Ask or verify:
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_NAME ^OTHERMEMBER present when this
incident occurred?
You may need to probe to obtain more details to determine if respondent was
present.
Read as needed: (A household member is considered present when
he/she is at the immediate scene of the crime incident and there is an
opportunity for the offender to attack, threaten to physically harm, or to
take something directly from the household member.)

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C
with "Were" Else fill WERE_WAS_C with
"Was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME
with "you" Else fill YOU_NAME with
^NAME.

Fills: OTHERMEMBER
Instructions: If HIGHLNO ne 1 fill OTHERMEMBER with "or any other member of this
household"
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Else leave OTHERMEMBER blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If respondent present and there is only one household member (HIGHLNO = 1), store
1 in WHICHMEMBER
Array:
Special Instructions: If respondent present and there is only one household member (HIGHLNO eq 1),
then the instrument should skip to SEEOFFENDER
For Spanish screen use the Help screen named H_PRESENCE_SP.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Through January 2009):
If HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2,DK,RF goto KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND HIGHLNO eq 1 (only one household
member) goto SEEOFFENDER
Else goto WHICHMEMBER
(Starting in February 2009):
If HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 or DK goto PRESENCEVERIFY_CK
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq RF goto KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND HIGHLNO eq 1 goto SEEOFFENDER
Else goto WHICHMEMBER

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PRESENCEVERIFY_CK

Check

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.PRESENCEVERIFY_CK
Description: Edit check to verify presence when HHMEMBERPRESENT eq "No" or "Don't know".
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2, DK
Universe Description: Coded as not present or don't know if present at the HHMEMBERPRESENT field.
Text:

 Verify whether or not the respondent or another household member was at the
immediate scene of the crime during the incident.
 If after verifying presence, you determine they were present press the
"Close" or "Goto" button.
 If after verifying presence, you determine they were not present press the
"Suppress" button.

Check Instructions: Only HHMEMBERPRESENT should be in the selection box of the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production February instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS
Else goto HHMEMBERPRESENT

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VERIFYPRESENCE

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.VERIFYPRESENCE
Description: Screen added to ask the FR to verify presence, when coded that the respondent was
not present during the incident. This screen is to replace the PRESENCEVERIFY_CK
due to comments from FLD TEAM about this screen and because the edit check is not
working as expected (causing more false positives of being present).
Form Pane Label: Verify Presence
SAS Name:
Tag Name: VERIFYPRESENCE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2, DK
Universe Description: Coded no one present or don't know if anyone was present during the incident.
Question Text:

Verify whether the respondent or another household member was at the immediate
scene of the crime during the incident.

Type: Classification
Length: 1
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Need to look at new skips (6 of them)/universes (7 of them) to include when
VERIFYPRESENCE eq 1.
Skip Instructions: If VERIFYPRESENCE eq 1 goto WHICHMEMBERPRESENT
Else goto KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS

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WHICHMEMBER

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.WHICHMEMBER
Description: Which household members were present during the incident
Form Pane Label: Which mem. pres.
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHICHMEMBER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1, DK, RF and highlno ne 1
Universe Description: If respondent is present (or refused or said they did not know if they or other household
members were present), and there is more than one household member, then ask
WHICHMEMBER (asks which household member was present).
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Which household members were present?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Which_Member
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

^RESPONDENT_VICTIM_C only

2

^RESPONDENT_VICTIM_C and other household member(s)

3

Only other household member(s), not ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHICHMEMBER eq 1, 2, DK, RF goto SEEOFFENDER
ELSE goto HAPPEN

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NCVS2SEC1INTID

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.NCVS2SEC1INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 1 block (LocationPresence)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec1intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2,DK,RF or
WHICHMEMBER eq 1,2,3,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC1INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SEC1INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC1JBID
Array:

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NCVS2SEC1JBID

Field

BNCVS2.LOC_PRESENCE.NCVS2SEC1JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 1 block (LocationPresence)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec1jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know Refuse Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2,DK,RF or
WHICHMEMBER eq 1,2,3,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC1JBID is empty) store USERID in
NCVS2SEC1JBID
Array:

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PLACEHOLDER FOR SPEC’ING OUT THIS ABILILITY
BEGINNING HERE, INTERVIEWER CAN SKIP OUT IF AN INCIDENT IF THE R MENTIONS IT IS A DUPLICATE

Menu item labeled “Skip Out of Incident” – shortcut Shift-Delete
1. Visible when the flag field SkipOut <> 1
2. Enabled when incident number greater than 1 and the current section is Attack_Care to Hate (or questions
Attack_Care.SeeOffender to Hate.TellPoliceHateCrime).
3. When shift delete is pressed (or the menu option is clicked) the cursor will move to the previous question and then
set the SkipOut flag to 1. The FI will then need to press enter to go to the Summary question.
4. I needed to move to the previous question since I didn’t immediately see a way to check if the current question had
a response. If the current question doesn’t have a response you can’t move forward after the SkipOut flag is set to
1. The FI would need to press the up arrow and then press enter.
Menu item labeled “Don’t Skip Out of Incident” - if the FI accidently clicks “Skip Out of Incident”.
1. Visible when the flag field SkipOut = 1
2. Enabled when incident number greater than 1 and the current section is Loc_Presence to Hate
3. This will put all the sections back on the route for the current incident.

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g

ATTACK_CARE

Block

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE
Description: Attack/Threat/Injury/Medical Care
Tab Name: Attack/Threat/Injury/Medical Care
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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SEEOFFENDER

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.SEEOFFENDER
Description: Did respondent see the offender
Form Pane Label: See offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SEEOFFENDER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1,DK,RF and HIGHLNO eq 1) OR \
WHICHMEMBER eq 1,2,DK,RF
Universe Description: The respondent or the respondent and other household members were present or the
respondent doesn't know or refused to answer who was present.
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Did ^YOU_NAME personally see an offender?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk(Fill)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

^3

^DONTKNOWIFSAW
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: NEED AN EDIT IF SELF INTERVIEW AND DONT KNOW IS ENTERED

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This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: WEAPONPRESENT

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WEAPONPRESENT

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.WEAPONPRESENT
Description: Did the offender have a weapon
Form Pane Label: Weapon present
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WEAPONPRESENT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SEEOFFENDER
Universe Description:
Help Screen: H_WEAPON_ENG
Question Text:
Did the offender have a weapon such as a gun or knife, or something to use as
a weapon, such as a bottle or wrench?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know

Description:

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: For the Spanish Help screen, use H_WEAPON_SP.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WEAPONPRESENT = 1 goto WEAPON
Else goto ATTACK
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WEAPON

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.WEAPON
Description: What type of weapon was present
Form Pane Label: Weapon type
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WEAPON
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WEAPONPRESENT = 1
Universe Description: A weapon was present during this incident.
Question Text: What was the weapon?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Weapon
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Hand gun (pistol, reH
vo
alnvderg,uentc(.p)istol, revolver, etc.)

2

Other gun

Other gun (rifle, shotgun, etc.)

3

Knife

Knife

4

Other sharp object Other sharp object (scissors, ice pick, axe, etc.)

5

Blunt object

Blunt object (rock, club, blackjack, etc.)

6

Other - Specify

Other - Specify

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WEAPON = 6 goto WEAPON_SPEC
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Else goto ATTACK

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WEAPON_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.WEAPON_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for type of weapon
Form Pane Label: Weapon Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WEAPON_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WEAPON = 6
Universe Description: Other type of weapon selected.
Question Text:

Please specify the other weapon.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ATTACK

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ATTACK

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.ATTACK
Description: Did the offender attack respondent in any way
Form Pane Label: Attack
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTACK
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHICHMEMBER eq 1,2,DK,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the offender hit ^YOU_NAME, knock ^YOU_HIM_HER down, or actually
attack ^YOU_HIM_HER in any way?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ATTACK eq 1 goto HOWATTACK
Else goto TRYATTACK

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TRYATTACK

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.TRYATTACK
Description: Did offender try to attack respondent
Form Pane Label: Attempted attack
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TRYATTACK
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTACK = 2, DK, RF
Universe Description: The offender did not attack the respondent.
Question Text: Did the offender TRY to attack ^YOU_NAME?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If TRYATTACK = 1 goto HOWTRYATTACK
Else goto THREATEN

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THREATEN

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.THREATEN
Description: Did the offender threaten the respondent in any way
Form Pane Label: Threat
SAS Name:
Tag Name: THREATEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TRYATTACK = 2, DK, RF
Universe Description: The offender did NOT try to attack the respondent.
Question Text: Did the offender THREATEN ^YOU_HIM_HER with harm in any way?
Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If THREATEN = 1 goto HOWTHREATEN
Else goto WHATHAPPEN

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WHATHAPPEN

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.WHATHAPPEN
Description: What actually happened - respondent present
Form Pane Label: What happened
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHATHAPPEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THREATEN eq 2,DK,RF
Universe Description: The offender did NOT threaten the respondent.
Question Text: What actually happened?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: What_Happened_1
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Something taken without permission

12

Attempted or threatened to take something

13

Harassed, argument, abusive language

14

Unwanted sexual contact with force (grabbing, fondling, etc.)

15

Unwanted sexual contact without force (grabbing, fondling, etc.)

16

Forcible entry or attempted forcible entry of house/apartment

17

Forcible entry or attempted forcible entry of car

18

Damaged or destroyed property

19

Attempted or threatened to damage or destroy property

20

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATHAPPEN eq 20 goto WHATHAPPEN_SPEC
Elseif WHATHAPPEN eq 14 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If WHATHAPPEN eq 20 goto WHATHAPPEN_SPEC
Elseif WHATHAPPEN eq 14 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1
Elseif WHATHAPPEN eq 15 goto IMPACT_JOB
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

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WHATHAPPEN_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.WHATHAPPEN_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what actually happened
Form Pane Label: What happen Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHATHAPPEN_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATHAPPEN eq 20
Universe Description: Respondent's response of what happened during this incident doesn't fit a predefined
category.
Question Text:

Please specify what actually happened.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATHAPPEN eq 14 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If WHATHAPPEN eq 14 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1
Elseif WHATHAPPEN eq 15 goto IMPACT_JOB
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

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SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1
Description: Probe to determine if respondent means forced or coerced sexual intercourse
Form Pane Label: What happen Probe
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATHAPPEN eq 14
Universe Description: Respondent states they experienced unwanted sexual contact with force.
Question Text: You mentioned some type of unwanted sexual contact with force. Do you mean
forced or coerced sexual intercourse including attempts?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Store Instructions: If SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1 eq 1 store 1 in ATTACK
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1 eq 1 goto HOWATTACK
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If SEXCONFORCEPROBE_1 eq 1 goto HOWATTACK
Else goto IMPACT_JOB
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HOWTRYATTACK

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.HOWTRYATTACK
Description: How did offender try to attack respondent
Form Pane Label: How tried attack
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWTRYATTACK
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TRYATTACK eq 1
Universe Description: Offender tried to attack the respondent.
Question Text: How did the offender TRY to attack ^YOU_NAME?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: How_Threat_Attack
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Verbal threat of rape

12

Verbal threat to kill

13

Verbal threat of attack other than to kill or rape

14

Verbal threat of sexual assault other than rape

15

Unwanted sexual contact with force (grabbing, fondling, etc.)

16

Unwanted sexual contact without force (grabbling, fondling, etc.)

17

Weapon present or threatened with weapon

18

Shot at (but missed)

19

Attempted attack with knife/sharp weapon

20

Attempted attack with weapon other than gun/knife/sharp weapon

21

Object thrown at person

22

Followed or surrounded

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23

Tried to hit, slap, knock down, grab, hold, trip, jump, push, etc.

24

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HOWTRYATTACK eq 24 goto HOWTRYATTACK_SPEC
Elseif HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 24 goto HOWTRYATTACK_SPEC
Elseif HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Else goto IMPACT_JOB

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HOWTRYATTACK_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.HOWTRYATTACK_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how offender tried to attack
Form Pane Label: Try to attack Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWTRYATTACK_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HOWTRYATTACK eq 24
Universe Description: Respondent's response to how the offender tried to attack doesn't fit the pre-defined
categories.
Question Text:

Please specify how the offender TRIED to attack ^YOU_NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Else goto IMPACT_JOB

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HOWTHREATEN

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.HOWTHREATEN
Description: How offender threatened the respondent
Form Pane Label: How threatened
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWTHREATEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THREATEN eq 1
Universe Description: Offender threatened respondent.
Question Text: How ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME threatened?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: How_Threat_Attack
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Verbal threat of rape

12

Verbal threat to kill

13

Verbal threat of attack other than to kill or rape

14

Verbal threat of sexual assault other than rape

15

Unwanted sexual contact with force (grabbing, fondling, etc.)

16

Unwanted sexual contact without force (grabbling, fondling, etc.)

17

Weapon present or threatened with weapon

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18

Shot at (but missed)

19

Attempted attack with knife/sharp weapon

20

Attempted attack with weapon other than gun/knife/sharp weapon

21

Object thrown at person

22

Followed or surrounded

23

Tried to hit, slap, knock down, grab, hold, trip, jump, push, etc.

24

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
[02/27/07 changed "Answer List Type" from enumerated to set since this is a "mark all
that apply" question. Since this field in the instrument was already coded as a multiple
entry item, I decided not to create a change request -- cds]
Skip Instructions: If HOWTHREATEN eq 24 goto HOWTHREATEN_SPEC
Elseif HOWTHREATEN eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If HOWTHREATEN eq 24 goto HOWTRYATTACK_SPEC
Elseif HOWTHREATEN eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Else goto IMPACT_JOB

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HOWTHREATEN_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.HOWTHREATEN_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how the offender threatened the respondent
Form Pane Label: Threatened Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWTHREATEN_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HOWTHREATEN eq 24
Universe Description: Respondent's response to how they were threatened didn't fit pre-defined categories.

Question Text:

Please specify how ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME threatened.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HOWTHREATEN eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:

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If HOWTHREATEN eq 15 goto SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Else goto IMPACT_JOB

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SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Description: Probe to determine if respondent means forced or coerced sexual intercourse
Form Pane Label: Try-Threat Probe
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 or\
HOWTHREATEN eq 15
Universe Description: Respondent experienced unwanted sexual contact with force.
Question Text: You mentioned some type of unwanted sexual contact with force. Do you mean
forced or coerced sexual intercourse including attempts?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Store Instructions: If SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2 eq 1 store 1 in ATTACK
Array:
Skip Instructions: If SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2 eq 1 goto HOWATTACK
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If SEXCONFORCEPROBE_2 eq 1 goto HOWATTACK
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Else goto IMPACT_JOB

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HOWATTACK

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.HOWATTACK
Description: How offender attacked respondent
Form Pane Label: How attacked
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWATTACK
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTACK = 1
Universe Description: Respondent confirmed attack.
Question Text:

^CHANGE_RESPONSE
How ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME attacked?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

Fills: CHANGE_RESPONSE
Instructions: If ATTACKRAPEDPROBE eq 2 or ATTEMPTATTACKRAPEPROBE eq 2 fill
CHANGE_RESPONSE with the interviewer instruction "<>Change the current
response, respondent not raped, and no attempted rape.[n]"
Else leave CHANGE_RESPONSE blank.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 28
Answer List: How_Attack
Value:

Mnemonic:

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11

Raped

12

Tried to rape

13

Sexual assault other than rape or attempted rape

14

Shot

15

Shot at (but missed)

16

Hit with gun held in hand

17

Stabbed/cut with knife/sharp object

18

Attempted attack with weapon (other than gun) held in hand

19

Hit by object (other than gun) held in hand

20

Hit by thrown object

21

Attempted attack with weapon other than gun/knife/sharp weapon

22

Hit, slapped, knocked down

23

Grabbed, held, tripped, jumped, pushed, etc.

24

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If (HOWATTACK eq 11 and HOWATTACK ne 12) store 1 in RAPEATTRAPE1
(initally rape only)
If (HOWATTACK eq 12 and HOWATTACK ne 11) store 2 in RAPEATTRAPE1
(initially attempted rape only)
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
*EXPLANANTION OF 2nd and 3rd skip instructions:
If on first pass rape(11) is marked but attempted rape(12) is not marked
(RAPEATTRAPE
=
1;
set
at
HOWATTACK)),
goto
rape
edit
check(probe)(RAPE_EDIT_CK). If RAPE_EDIT_CK = 'suppress' and RAPEATTRAPE
= 1(ie. resp verifies rape), proceed (goto) to PRETHREATEN. If 'goto', return to
HOWATTACK. After re-marking HOWATTACK if there is an entry of
12 (Tried to Rape), BYPASS the attempted rape edit check and proceed to
PRETHREATEN. (Also, if there is not an entry of 12 marked, bypass the attempted
rape edit check probe).
Similarly, if on first pass attempted rape(12) is marked but rape (11) is not marked, goto
attempted rape edit check(probe). If 'suppress' (ie. resp verifies attempted rape),
proceed to PRETHREATEN. If 'goto', return to HOWATTACK. After re-marking
HOWATTACK if there is an entry of 11 (Rape), BYPASS the rape probe edit check
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and proceed to prethreaten. (Also, if there is not an entry of 11 marked, bypass the
rape edit check probe).
Skip Instructions: If HOWATTACK = 24 goto HOWATTACK_SPEC
Elseif HOWATTACK = 11 and RAPEATTRAPE1 = 2 goto PRETHREATEN
Elseif HOWATTACK = 11 goto RAPE_CK1
Elseif HOWATTACK = 12 and RAPEATTRAPE1 = 1 goto PRETHREATEN
Elseif HOWATTACK = 12 goto ATTRAPE_CK1
Else goto PRETHREATEN

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HOWATTACK_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.HOWATTACK_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how offender attacked respondent
Form Pane Label: How attack Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWATTACK_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HOWATTACK eq 24
Universe Description: Respondent's response of how they were attacked didn't fit into predefined category.
Question Text:

Please specify how ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME attacked.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HOWATTACK eq 11 and RAPEATTRAPE1 eq 2 goto PRETHREATEN
Elseif HOWATTACK eq 11 goto RAPE_CK1
Elseif HOWATTACK eq 12 and RAPEATTRAPE1 eq 1 goto PRETHREATEN
Elseif HOWATTACK eq 12 goto ATTRAPE_CK1
Else goto PRETHREATEN
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RAPE_CK1

Check

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.RAPE_CK1
Description: Rape probe
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HOWATTACK eq 11
Universe Description:
Text: You mentioned rape. Do you mean forced or coerced sexual intercourse?
If "no", then ask: What do you mean?
Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If SUPPRESS and HOWATTACK eq 12 goto ATTRAPE_CK1
Elseif SUPPRESS goto PRETHREATEN
Else goto HOWATTACK

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ATTRAPE_CK1

Check

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.ATTRAPE_CK1
Description: Attempted rape probe
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HOWATTACK eq 12 or\
ATTRAPE_CK1 eq SUPPRESS and ATTACK eq 12
Universe Description:
Text: You mentioned attempted rape. Do you mean attempted forced or coerced
sexual intercourse?
If "no", then ask: What do you mean?
Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If SUPPRESS goto PRETHREATEN
Else goto HOWATTACK

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PRETHREATEN

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.PRETHREATEN
Description: Did the offender threaten respondent before attack
Form Pane Label: Threat before attack
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PRETHREATEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTACK eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent reported they were attacked.
Question Text: Did the offender THREATEN to hurt ^YOU_HIM_HER before ^YOU_HE_SHE
^WERE_WAS actually attacked?
Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Other
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

3

Other - Specify

Other - Specify

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x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If PRETHREATEN eq 3 goto PRETHREATEN_SPEC
Else goto INJURY

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PRETHREATEN_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.PRETHREATEN_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for whether the offender threatened the respondent before attacking the
respondent
Form Pane Label: Threat before Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PRETHREATEN_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PRETHREATEN eq 3
Universe Description: Respondent provided more than a Yes/No answer to whether they were threatened
before being attacked.
Question Text:

Please specify.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: INJURY

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INJURY

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.INJURY
Description: Injuries the respondent suffered
Form Pane Label: Injuries
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INJURY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTACK eq 1
Universe Description: Offender attacked.
Question Text: What were the injuries ^YOU_NAME suffered, if any?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Injury
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

None

12

Raped

13

Attempted rape

14

Sexual assault other than rape or attempted rape

15

Knife or stab wounds

16

Gun shot, bullet wounds

17

Broken bones or teeth knocked out

18

Internal injuries

19

Knocked unconscious

20

Bruises, black eye, cuts, scratches, swelling, chipped teeth

21

Other - Specify

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x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (INJURY eq 12 and INJURY ne 13) store 1 in RAPEATTRAPE2
If (INJURY eq 13 and INJURY ne 12) store 2 in RAPEATTRAPE2
Array:
Special Instructions: If INJURY eq 11 then no other entries should be marked.
Error2 screen should read "<>You selected "None" and other categories, which is not
allowed. Please go back and correct your selections.[n]"
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If INJURY eq 11 and INJURY eq 12..21 goto Error2 screen
Elseif INJURY eq 11 and SEX eq 2 and 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Elseif INJURY eq 11 goto PROTECTSELF
Elseif INJURY eq 12 goto RAPE_CK2
Elseif INJURY eq 13 goto ATTRAPE_CK2
Elseif INJURY eq 21 goto INJURY_SPEC
Elseif INJURY only in 15..16 goto MEDICALCARE
Else goto INJURYNOTGUN
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If INJURY eq 11 and INJURY eq 12..21 goto Error2 screen
Elseif INJURY eq 11 goto IMPACT_JOB
Elseif INJURY eq 21 goto INJURY_SPEC
Elseif INJURY eq 12 goto RAPE_CK2
Elseif INJURY eq 13 goto ATTRAPE_CK2
Elseif INJURY only in 15..16 goto MEDICALCARE
Else goto INJURYNOTGUN

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Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.INJURY_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for injuries suffered from the attack
Form Pane Label: Injuries Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INJURY_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJURY eq 21
Universe Description: Injuries other than those listed were suffered.
Question Text:

Please specify the injuries ^YOU_NAME suffered.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If INJURY eq 12 goto RAPE_CK2
Elseif INJURY eq 13 goto ATTRAPE_CK2
Else goto INJURYNOTGUN

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RAPE_CK2

Check

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.RAPE_CK2
Description: Rape probe for injury
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJURY eq 12
Universe Description:
Text: You mentioned rape. Do you mean forced or coerced sexual intercourse?
If "no", then ask: What do you mean?
Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If SUPPRESS and INJURY eq 12 goto ATTRAPE_CK2
Elseif SUPPRESS and INJURY not only eq 15 or 16 goto INJURYNOTGUN
Elseif SUPPRESS and INJURY only eq 15 or 16 goto MEDICALCARE
Else goto INJURY

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ATTRAPE_CK2

Check

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.ATTRAPE_CK2
Description: Attempted rape probe - Injury
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJURY eq 13
Universe Description:
Text: You mentioned attempted rape. Do you mean attempted forced or coerced
sexual intercourse?
If "no", then ask: What do you mean?
Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If SUPPRESS goto INJURYNOTGUN
Else goto INJURY

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INJURYNOTGUN

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.INJURYNOTGUN
Description: Where injuries suffered caused by a weapon other than a knife or gun
Form Pane Label: Injuries non-gun
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INJURYNOTGUN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJURY eq 12..21,DK,RF and INJURY not only in 15..16
Universe Description: Respondent reported injuries.
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Were any of the injuries caused by a weapon other than a gun or knife?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If INJURYNOTGUN eq 1 goto FIRSTINJURY
Else goto MEDICALCARE

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FIRSTINJURY

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.FIRSTINJURY
Description: Which injuries marked in the field INJURIES were caused by a weapon other than a
knife or a gun
Form Pane Label: Which injuries
SAS Name:
Tag Name: FIRSTINJURY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJURYNOTGUN eq 1
Universe Description: Injuries caused by weapon other than knife or gun.
Question Text: Which injuries were caused by a weapon OTHER than a gun or knife?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
INJURIES REPORTED:
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: First_Injury
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

12

Raped

13

Attempted Rape

14

Sexual assault other than rape or attempted rape

17

Broken bones or teeth knocked out

18

Internal injuries

19

Knocked unconscious

20

Bruises, black eye, cuts, scratches, swelling, chipped teeth

21

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store 0 in index2

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Do for index 12..21
If tabindex ne 0 store tabindex in index2 and store INJURY_text (c33_text in CASES)
in table2
Store 0 in index4
Do for index6 12..21
If table2 ne blank add 1 to index4 and store table2 in table3
Array:
Special Instructions: The answer list for this field will comprise of all injuries marked in the field INJURY.
So a roster will need to be created and filled based on the answers marked in INJURY.
Please note that only categories 12-14 and 17-21 (from the answer list "INJURY") are
valid precodes in this field since this field asks only about injuries caused by a weapon
other than a gun or knife.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Need to add edit check for an invalid line number.
Skip pattern will need to updated as well.
Skip Instructions: If FIRSTINJURY eq 11,15,16 goto error message (needs to be spec'd)
Elseif FIRSTINJURY eq 12-14, 17-21 and that precode was not selected in Item
INJURY goto error2 messgae (needs to be spec'd)
Else goto MEDICALCARE

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MEDICALCARE

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.MEDICALCARE
Description: Did the respondent receive any medical care
Form Pane Label: Medical care
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MEDICALCARE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJURY ne "empty" or 11
Universe Description: Injuries caused by any weapon.
Question Text: ^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_HE_SHE injured to the extent that ^YOU_HE_SHE
received any medical care, including self treatment?
Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MEDICALCARE eq 1 goto RECEIVECAREWHERE
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
If MEDICALCARE eq 1 goto RECEIVECAREWHERE
Else goto IMPACT_JOB

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RECEIVECAREWHERE

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.RECEIVECAREWHERE
Description: Where did respondent receive medical care
Form Pane Label: Where received
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RECEIVECAREWHERE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MEDICALCARE eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent received medical care for injuries sustained.
Question Text: Where did ^YOU_NAME receive this care?
Probe: (Anywhere else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Receive_Care_Where
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

At the scene

12

At home/neighbor's/friend's

13

Health unit at work/school, first aid station at a stadium/park, etc.

14

Doctor's office/health clinic

15

Emergency room at hospital/emergency clinic

16

Hospital (other than emergency room)

17

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If RECEIVECAREWHERE eq 17 goto RECEIVECAREWHERE_SPEC
Elseif RECEIVECAREWHERE eq 16 goto CAREOVERNIGHT
Else goto MEDICALINSURANCE

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RECEIVECAREWHERE_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.RECEIVECAREWHERE_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for where respondent received medical care
Form Pane Label: Where received Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RECEIVECAREWHERE_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RECEIVECAREWHERE eq 17
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify where ^YOU_NAME received this care.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If RECEIVECAREWHERE eq 16 goto CAREOVERNIGHT
Else goto MEDICALINSURANCE

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CAREOVERNIGHT

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.CAREOVERNIGHT
Description: Did respondent stay overnight in a hospital
Form Pane Label: Stay overnight
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CAREOVERNIGHT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RECEIVECAREWHERE eq 16
Universe Description: Respondent received hospital care for injuries sustained.
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME stay overnight in the hospital?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If CAREOVERNIGHT eq 1 goto CAREDAYHOSPIT
Else goto MEDICALINSURANCE

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CAREDAYHOSPIT

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.CAREDAYHOSPIT
Description: How many days the respondent stayed in the hospital
Form Pane Label: Days stayed
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CAREDAYHOSPIT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: CAREOVERNIGHT eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent's injuries required an overnight stay in the hospital.
Question Text: How many days did ^YOU_HE_SHE stay in the hospital?
If over 200 days, enter 200.
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Integer
Length: 3
Min: 1
Max: 200
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MEDICALINSURANCE

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MEDICALINSURANCE

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.MEDICALINSURANCE
Description: Was the respondent covered under medical insurance at the time of the incident
Form Pane Label: Insurance
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MEDICALINSURANCE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RECEIVECAREWHERE
Universe Description:
Question Text: At the time of the incident, ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME covered by any medical
insurance, or ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_HE_SHE eligible for benefits from any other
type of health benefits program, such as Medicaid, Veterans Administration, or
Public Welfare?
Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MEDICALEXPENSES

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MEDICALEXPENSES

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.MEDICALEXPENSES
Description: Total amount of medical expenses resulting from incident
Form Pane Label: Expenses
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MEDICALEXPENSES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MEDICALINSURANCE
Universe Description:
Question Text: What was the total amount of ^YOUR_HIS_HER medical expenses resulting
from this ^INCLINSURANCE Include hospital and doctor bills, medicine,
therapy, braces, and any other injury-related expenses.
Obtain an estimate if necessary
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996
Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: INCLINSURANCE
Instructions: If MEDICALINSURANCE eq 1 fill INCLINSURANCE with "incident (INCLUDING
anything paid by insurance)?"
Else fill INCLINSURANCE with "incident?"

Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 0
Max: 999996

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x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

with the dollar sign to

The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions:
SKIP PATTERN STARTING IN JULY 2008:
IMPACT_JOB

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NCVS2SEC2INTID

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.NCVS2SEC2INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 2 block (AttackCare)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec2intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((WHATHAPPEN in 11..20,DK,RF or
HOWTRYATTACK in 11.24,RF or
HOWTHREATEN in 11.24,RF or
INJURY eq 11 or
MEDICALCARE eq 2,DK,RF or
MEDICALEXPENSES in 0..999996,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC2INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SEC2INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC2JBID
Array:

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NCVS2SEC2JBID

Field

BNCVS2.ATTACK_CARE.NCVS2SEC2JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 2 block (AttackCare)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec2jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((WHATHAPPEN in 11..20,DK,RF or
HOWTRYATTACK in 11.24,RF or
HOWTHREATEN in 11.24,RF or
INJURY eq 11 or
MEDICALCARE eq 2,DK,RF or
MEDICALEXPENSES in 0..999996,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC2JBID is empty)
store JBID in NCVS2SEC2JBID
Array:

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EMOTIONAL_TOLL

Block

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL
Description: Emotional Toll Questions
Tab Name: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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IMPACT_JOB

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.IMPACT_JOB
Description: Emotional toll of being a crime victim, Impact on Job
Form Pane Label: Impact job
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTACK eq 1 OR\
TRYATTACK eq 1 OR\
THREATEN eq 1 OR\
WHATHAPPEN eq 14,15
Universe Description: Respondent reported being a victim of a violent crime.
Question Text: Being a victim of crime affects people in different ways. Next I would like to
ask you some questions about how being a crime victim may have affected
^YOU_NAME.
Did being a victim of this crime lead ^YOU_NAME to have significant problems
with ^YOUR_HIS_HER job or schoolwork, or trouble with ^YOUR_HIS_HER
boss, coworkers, or peers?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

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No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: IMPACT_FAMILY

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IMPACT_FAMILY

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.IMPACT_FAMILY
Description: Emotional toll of being a crime victim, Impact on Family
Form Pane Label: Impact family
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did being a victim of this crime lead ^YOU_HIM_HER to have significant
problems with family members or friends, including getting into more
arguments or fights than ^YOU_HE_SHE did before, not feeling ^YOU_HE_SHE
could trust them as much, or not feeling as close to them as ^YOU_HE_SHE did
before?
Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

Description:

x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: HOW_DISTRESSING

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HOW_DISTRESSING

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.HOW_DISTRESSING
Description: Emotional toll of being a crime victim, Level of Distress
Form Pane Label: Magnitude of distress
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_FAMILY
Universe Description:
Question Text: How distressing was being a victim of this crime to ^YOU_NAME? Was it not at
all distressing, mildly distressing, moderately distressing, or severely
distressing?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: T_how_distressing_ET
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Not at all distressing

2

Mildly distressing

3

Moderately distressing

4

Severely distressing
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.

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Skip Instructions: If IMPACT_JOB eq 1 or IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 or HOWDISTRESSING eq 3,4 goto
FEEL_WORRIED
Elseif (IMPACT_JOB ne 1 and IMPACT_FAMILY ne 1 and HOWDISTRESSING eq
1,2,DK,RF) SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

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FEEL_WORRIED

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_WORRIED
Description: Emotional toll of being a crime victim, Felt Worried
Form Pane Label: Felt worried
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR \
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of
this crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR
MORE? Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Worried or anxious?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
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Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FEEL_ANGRY

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FEEL_ANGRY

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_ANGRY
Description: Emotional toll of being a crime victim, Felt Angry
Form Pane Label: Felt angry
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of this
crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR MORE?
Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Angry?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FEEL_SAD

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FEEL_SAD

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_SAD
Description: Emotional toll of being a crime victim, Felt Sad
Form Pane Label: Felt sad
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of this
crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR MORE?
Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Sad or depressed?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FEEL_VULNERABLE

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FEEL_VULNERABLE

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_VULNERABLE
Description: Emotional toll of being a crime victim, Felt Vulnerable
Form Pane Label: Felt vulnerable
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of this
crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR MORE?
Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Vulnerable?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FEEL_VIOLATED

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FEEL_VIOLATED

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_VIOLATED
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Felt Violated
Form Pane Label: Felt violated
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of this
crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR MORE?
Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Violated?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FEEL_MISTRUST

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FEEL_MISTRUST

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_MISTRUST
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Felt Could Not Trust People
Form Pane Label: Felt mistrust
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of this
crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR MORE?
Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Like ^YOU_HE_SHE couldn't trust people?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FEEL_UNSAFE

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FEEL_UNSAFE

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_UNSAFE
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Felt Unsafe
Form Pane Label: Felt unsafe
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of this
crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR MORE?
Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Unsafe?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FEEL_OTHER_WAY

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FEEL_OTHER_WAY

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_OTHER_WAY
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Felt Some Other Way
Form Pane Label: Felt other way
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Still thinking about ^YOUR_HIS_HER distress associated with being a victim of this
crime did ^YOU_HE_SHE feel any of the following ways for A MONTH OR MORE?
Did ^YOU_NAME feel....
Some other way?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If FEEL_OTHER_WAY eq 1 goto FEEL_OTHER_WAY_SP
Elseif (FEEL_WORRIED eq 1 or FEEL_ANGRY eq 1 or FEEL_SAD eq 1 or
FEEL_VULNERABLE eq 1 or FEEL_VIOLATED eq 1 or FEEL_MISTRUST eq 1 or
FEEL_UNSAFE eq 1 or FEEL_OTHER_WAY eq 1) goto SEEK_PRO_HELP
Else goto HAVE_HEADACHES

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FEEL_OTH_WAY_SP

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FEEL_OTH_WAY_SP
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Felt Some Other Way - Specify
Form Pane Label: Felt other way specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: FEEL_OTHER_WAY eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What other way did being a victim of this crime make ^YOU_NAME feel?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: SEEK_PRO_HELP

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SEEK_PRO_HELP

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.SEEK_PRO_HELP
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Seek Professional Help for feelings marked
"Yes" in FEEL_WORRIED through FEEL_OTHER_WAY
Form Pane Label: Seek professional help
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: FEEL_WORRIED eq 1 OR\
FEEL_ANGRY eq 1 OR\
FEEL_SAD eq 1 OR\
FEEL_VULNERABLE eq 1 OR\
FEEL_VIOLATED eq 1 OR\
FEEL_MISTRUST eq 1 OR\
FEEL_UNSAFE eq 1 OR\
FEEL_OTHER_WAY eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent reported having at least one of the feelings in Items FEEL_WORRIED
through FEEL_OTHER_WAY because they were a crime victim.
Question Text: Did ^YOU_HE_SHE seek any kind of professional help for the feelings
^YOU_HE_SHE experienced as a result of being a victim of this crime?
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If SEEK_PRO_HELP eq 1 goto PRO_HELP_SOUGHT
Else goto HAVE_HEADACHES

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PRO_HELP_SOUGHT

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.PRO_HELP_SOUGHT
Description: Kind of professional help sought due to feelings experienced as a result of being a
crime victim.
Form Pane Label: Type help sought
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SEEK_PRO_HELP eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent seeked professional help as a result of being a crime victim.
Question Text: What kind of professional help did ^YOU_NAME seek?
Mark all that apply separated by commas
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values: 5
Length: 1
Answer List: T_help_sought_ET
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Counseling/therapy

2

Medication

3

Visited doctor or nurse

4

Visited ER/hospital/clinic

5

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If PRO_HELP_SOUGHT eq 5 goto HELP_SOUGHT_SP
Else goto HAVE_HEADACHES

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HELP_SOUGHT_SP

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.HELP_SOUGHT_SP
Description: Other type of professional help sought due to feelings the respondent experienced as
a result of being a crime victim.
Form Pane Label: Help sought specified
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PRO_HELP_SOUGHT eq 5
Universe Description: Respondent sought professional help not described in precodes 1-4.
Question Text:

What other kind of professional help did ^YOU_NAME seek?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: HAVE_HEADACHES

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HAVE_HEADACHES

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.HAVE_HEADACHES
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Headaches
Form Pane Label: Experience headaches
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated
with being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
Headaches?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know

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x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: TRBL_SLEEPING

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TRBL_SLEEPING

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.TRBL_SLEEPING
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Trouble Sleeping
Form Pane Label: Experience trouble sleeping
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated with
being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
Trouble sleeping?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know

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x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: EATING_PROBS

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EATING_PROBS

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.EATING_PROBS
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Eating Problems
Form Pane Label: Experience eating problems
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated with
being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
Changes in ^YOUR_HIS_HER eating or drinking habits?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: UPSET_STOMACH

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UPSET_STOMACH

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.UPSET_STOMACH
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Upset Stomach
Form Pane Label: Experience upset stomach
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated with
being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
Upset stomach?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: FATIGUE

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FATIGUE

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.FATIGUE
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Fatigue
Form Pane Label: Experience fatigue
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated with
being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
Fatigue?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS

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HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: High Blood Pressure
Form Pane Label: Experience high blood pressure
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated with
being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
High blood pressure?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: MUSCLE_TENSION

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MUSCLE_TENSION

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.MUSCLE_TENSION
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Muscle Tension
Form Pane Label: Experience muscle tension
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated with
being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
Muscle tension or back pain?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: OTHER_PHYSICAL

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OTHER_PHYSICAL

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.OTHER_PHYSICAL
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Other Physical Problems
Form Pane Label: Other physical problem
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: IMPACT_JOB eq 1 OR\
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 1 OR\
HOW_DISTRESSING eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME experience any of the following physical problems associated with
being a victim of this crime for A MONTH OR MORE? Did ^YOU_HE_SHE
experience....
Some other physical problem?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If OTHER_PHYSICAL eq 1 goto OTH_PHY_SP
Elseif (HAVE_HEADACHES eq 1 or TRBL_SLEEPING eq 1 or EATING_PROBS eq 1
or UPSET_STOMACH eq 1 or FATIGUE eq 1 or HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS eq 1 or
MUSCLE_TENSION
eq
1
or
OTHER_PHYSICAL
eq
1)
goto
SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS
Elseif (HAVE_HEADACHES AND TRBL_SLEEPING AND EATING_PROBS AND
UPSET_STOMACH
AND
FATIGUE
AND
HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS
AND
MUSCLE_TENSION all eq 2,DK,RF) AND SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto
PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

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OTH_PHY_SP

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.OTH_PHY_SP
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Physical Symptoms: Other Specify
Form Pane Label: Specify other physical
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHER_PHYSICAL eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What other physical problem did ^YOU_NAME experience for A MONTH OR
MORE?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 100
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS

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SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS
Description: Emotional Toll of being a crime victim, Seek Professional Help for physical problems
marked "Yes" in HAVE_HEADACHES through OTHER_PHYSICAL
Form Pane Label: Seek help physical probs
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HAVE_HEADACHES eq 1 OR\
TRBL_SLEEPING eq 1 OR\
EATING_PROBS eq 1 OR\
UPSET_STOMACH eq 1 OR\
FATIGUE eq 1 OR\
HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS eq 1 OR\
MUSCLE_TENSION eq 1 OR\
OTHER_PHYSICAL eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent reported having at least one of the physical problems in Items
HAVE_HEADACHES through OTHER_PHYSICAL because they were a crime victim.
Question Text: ^OTHERTHANINJURIES ^YOU_NAME seek any kind of professional or medical
help for the physical problems ^YOU_HE_SHE experienced as a result of being
a victim of this crime?
Fills: OTHERTHANINJURIES
Instructions: If INJURY eq 12-21 fill OTHERTHANINJURIES with "Other than any medical care
^YOU_NAME received for the injury(ies) ^YOU_HE_SHE suffered, did"
Else fill OTHERTHANINJURIES with "Did"

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
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Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS eq 1 goto KIND_HELP_PHYSPROBS
Elseif SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS eq 2,DK,RF AND SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49
goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

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KIND_HELP_PHYPROBS

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.KIND_HELP_PHYPROBS
Description: Kind of professional help sought due to physical problems experienced as a result of
being a crime victim.
Form Pane Label: Type help sought physical probs
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What kind of professional or medical help did ^YOU_NAME seek?
Mark all that apply separated by commas
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values: 5
Length: 1
Answer List: T_help_sought_ET
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Counseling/therapy

2

Medication

3

Visited doctor or nurse

4

Visited ER/hospital/clinic

5

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If KIND_HELP_PHYPROBS eq 5 goto KIND_HELP_PHYOTH_SP
Elseif SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

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KIND_HELP_PHYOTH_SP

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.KIND_HELP_PHYOTH_SP
Description: Other type of professional help sought due to the physical problems the respondent
experienced as a result of being a crime victim.
Form Pane Label: Other help physical probs
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: KIND_HELP_PHYPROBS eq 5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

What other kind of professional help did ^YOU_NAME seek?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
In E/C this field should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If SEX eq 2 AND 18<=AGE<=49 goto PREGATTIMEOFINC
Else goto PROTECTSELF

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NCVS2SECETINTID

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.NCVS2SECETINTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section "ET" block (EmotionalToll)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2secetintid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (((HOWDISTRESSING eq 1,2,DK,RF and (IMPACT_JOB eq 2,DK,RF and
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 2,DK,RF)) or
(OTHER_PHYSICAL eq 2,DK,RF and (HAVE_HEADACHES AND TRBL_SLEEPING
AND EATING_PROBS AND UPSET_STOMACH AND FATIGUE AND
HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS AND MUSCLE_TENSION all eq 2,DK,RF)) or
SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS eq 2,DK,RF or
KIND_HELP_PHYPROBS in 1..5,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SECETINTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SECETINTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SECETJBID
Array:

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NCVS2SECETJBID

Field

BNCVS2.EMOTIONAL_TOLL.NCVS2SECETJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section "ET" block
(EmotionalToll)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2secetjbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (((HOWDISTRESSING eq 1,2,DK,RF and (IMPACT_JOB eq 2,DK,RF and
IMPACT_FAMILY eq 2,DK,RF)) or
(OTHER_PHYSICAL eq 2,DK,RF and (HAVE_HEADACHES AND TRBL_SLEEPING
AND EATING_PROBS AND UPSET_STOMACH AND FATIGUE AND
HIGH_BLOOD_PRESS AND MUSCLE_TENSION all eq 2,DK,RF)) or
SEEK_HELP_PHYPROBS eq 2,DK,RF or
KIND_HELP_PHYPROBS in 1..5,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SECETJBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS2SECETJBID
Array:

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ACTION_OFFENDER

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Block

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER
Description: Action Against Offender
Tab Name: Action Against Offender
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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PREGATTIMEOFINC

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.PREGATTIMEOFINC
Description: Was the respondent pregnant at the time of the incident (New to the NCVS-2
beginning in July 2005)
Form Pane Label: Pregnant
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PREGATTIMEOFINC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHICHMEMBER eq 1,2,DK,RF AND SEX eq 2 AND AGE (ge 18 AND le 49)
Universe Description: This field is only asked of female respondents who are age 18-49 AND were present
when the incident occurred.
Question Text: Research shows that pregnant women may be at a higher risk of being the
victim of a violent crime.
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_NAME pregnant at the time of this incident?
Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input

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x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Starting in July 2008 this Item will be onpath after going through the
EMOTIONAL_TOLL block when the respondent reported a violent crime (i.e. ATTACK
or TRYATTACK or THREATEN eq 1 or WHATHAPPEN eq 14 or 15)
Skip Instructions: PROTECTSELF

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PROTECTSELF

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.PROTECTSELF
Description: Did respondent do anything to protect themselves or their property
Form Pane Label: Protect Self
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PROTECTSELF
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 and WHICHMEMBER eq 1,2,DK,RF.
Universe Description: Respondent was present during the incident or coded who was present as Don't
Know or Refused.
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME do anything with the idea of protecting
^YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELFCAP or ^YOUR_HIS_HER PROPERTY while
the incident was going on?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELFCAP
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELFCAP with "YOURSELF"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELFCAP
with "HIMSELF"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELFCAP
with "HERSELF"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill
YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELFCAP with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: Yes_No_Protect
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No/took no action/kept still
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Starting in July 2008 this item will be onpath after going through the
EMOTIONAL_TOLL block when the respondent reported a violent crime (i.e. ATTACK
or TRYATTACK or THREATEN eq 1 or WHATHAPPEN eq 14 or 15)
Skip Instructions: If PROTECTSELF eq 1 goto ACTIONSDURINGINC
Else goto DURINGINCIDENT

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DURINGINCIDENT

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.DURINGINCIDENT
Description: Did respondent do anything about incident while it was going on
Form Pane Label: Did anything
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DURINGINCIDENT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PROTECTSELF eq 2, DK, RF
Universe Description: Respondent did not protect self while incident occurred.
Question Text: Was there anything ^YOU_NAME did or tried to do about the incident while it
was going on?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Protect
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No/took no action/kept still
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If DURINGINCIDENT eq 1 goto ACTIONSDURINGINC
Else goto ANYONEPRESENT

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ACTIONSDURINGINC

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.ACTIONSDURINGINC
Description: The respondent attacked or threatened the offender or defended themself from the
attack
Form Pane Label: Actions defended
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ACTIONSDURINGINC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DURINGINCIDENT = 1 OR\
PROTECTSELF = 1
Universe Description: Respondent protected self during incident or did something about the incident as it
transpired.
Question Text: What did ^YOU_HE_SHE do?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Actions_During_Incident
Value:

Mnemonic:

11

Description:
<>USED PHYSICAL FORCE TOWARD OFFENDER:[n] Attacked offender with
gun; fired gun

12

Attacked with other weapon

13

Attacked without weapon (hit, kicked, etc.)

14

Threatened offender with gun

15

Threatened offender with other weapon

16

Threatened to injure, no weapon

17

<>RESISTED OR CAPTURED OFFENDER:[n] Defended self or property

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(struggled, ducked, blocked blows, held onto property)
18

Chased, tried to catch or hold offender

19

<>SCARED OR WARNED OFF OFFENDER:[n] Yelled at offender, turned on
lights, threatened to call police, etc.

20

<>PERSUADED OR APPEASED OFFENDER:[n] Cooperated, or pretended to
(stalled, did what they asked)

21

Argued, reasoned, pleaded, bargained, etc.

22

<>ESCAPED OR GOT AWAY:[n] Ran or drove away, or tried; hid, locked door

23

<>GOT HELP OR GAVE ALARM:[n] Called police or guard

24

Tried to attract attention or help, warn others (cried out for help, called children
inside)

25

<>REACTED TO PAIN OR EMOTION:[n] Screamed from pain or fear

26

<>OTHER:[n] Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ACTIONSDURINGINC = 26 goto ACTIONSDURINGINC_SPEC
Elseif INJURY = 12..21 goto INJACTION
Else if INJURY=11, DK, RF, empty goto INJACTIONHELP
Else goto HELP

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ACTIONSDURINGINC_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.ACTIONSDURINGINC_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for actions the respondent took to defend themselves/property
Form Pane Label: Actions Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ACTIONSDURINGINC_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ACTIONSDURINGINC = 26
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what ^YOU_HE_SHE did.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If INJURY = 12..21 then goto INJACTION
else goto INJACTIONHELP

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INJACTION

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.INJACTION
Description: Did the respondent's action occur before, during, or after they were injured
Form Pane Label: When action taken
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INJACTION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ACTIONSDURINGINC and INJURY eq 12..21
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME take these actions before, after, or at the same time that
^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS injured?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Actions_Taken_When
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Actions taken before injury

2

Actions taken after injury

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Actions taken at same time as injury
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: INJACTIONHELP

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INJACTIONHELP

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.INJACTIONHELP
Description: Did the respondent's actions help the situation
Form Pane Label: Actions help
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INJACTIONHELP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ACTIONSDURINGINC and INJURY = 11, DK, RF, or "empty"\
Universe Description: (02.13.07-cds- I think the universe should only be ACTIONSDURINGINC since
INJACTIONHELP is asked regardless of whether injuries were reported. When there
are injuries the instrument should go from ACTIONSDURINGINC to INJACTION and
then to INJACTIONHELP. The instrument is working correctly in v10.01)
Question Text: Did ^ANYOF ^YOUR_HIS_HER ^ACTION_ACTIONS help the situation in any
way?
Probe: (Did ^YOUR_HIS_HER ^ACTION_ACTIONS help ^YOU_HIM_HER avoid
injury, protect ^YOUR_HIS_HER property, escape from the offender - or
^WASIT_WERETHEY helpful in some other way?)
Fills: ANYOF
Instructions: If ACTIONSDURINGINC has two or more responses (not counting R or 00) fill
ANYOF with "any of"
Else leave ANYOF blank

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: ACTION_ACTIONS
Instructions: If ACTIONSDURINGINC has two or more responses (not counting RF or DK) fill
ACTION_ACTIONS with "actions"
Else FILL ACTION_ACTIONS WITH "action".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: WASIT_WERETHEY
Instructions: If ACTIONSDURINGINC has two or more responses (not counting RF or DK) fill
WASIT_WERETHEY with "were they"
Else fill WASIT_WERETHEY with "was it".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If INJACTIONHELP = 1 goto HELP
Else goto ACTIONWORSE

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HELP

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.HELP
Description: How were the respondent's actions helpful
Form Pane Label: How helpful
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HELP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJACTIONHELP eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How were they helpful?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Helpful
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Helped avoid injury or greater injury to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM

2

Scared or chased offender off

3

Helped ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM get away from offender

4

Protected property

5

Protected other people

6

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HELP eq 6 then goto HELP_SPEC

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Else goto ACTIONWORSE

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HELP_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.HELP_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how the respondent's actions were helpful
Form Pane Label: Helpful Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HELP_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HELP = 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how were they helpful.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ACTIONWORSE

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ACTIONWORSE

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Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.ACTIONWORSE
Description: Did the respondent's actions make the situation worse
Form Pane Label: Action worse
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ACTIONWORSE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INJACTIONHELP
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^ANYOF ^YOUR_HIS_HER ^ACTION_ACTIONS make the situation worse in
any way?
Probe: (Did ^YOUR_HIS_HER ^ACTION_ACTIONS lead to injury, greater
injury, loss of property, make the offender angrier, or make the situation worse
in some other way?)
Fills: ANYOF
Instructions: If ACTIONSDURINGINC has two or more responses (not counting R or 00) fill
ANYOF with "any of"
Else leave ANYOF blank

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: ACTION_ACTIONS
Instructions: If ACTIONSDURINGINC has two or more responses (not counting RF or DK) fill
ACTION_ACTIONS with "actions"
Else FILL ACTION_ACTIONS WITH "action".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
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Value:

Mnemonic:

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Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ACTIONWORSE eq 1 goto WORSE
Else goto ANYONEPRESENT

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WORSE

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.WORSE
Description: How did the respondent's actions make the situation worse
Form Pane Label: How worse
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WORSE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ACTIONWORSE eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did they make the situation worse?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Make_Worse
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Led to injury or greater injury to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM

2

Caused greater loss of property or damage to property

3

Other people got hurt (worse)

4

Offender got away

5

Made offender angrier, more agressive, etc.

6

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WORSE eq 6 goto WORSE_SPEC

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Else ANYONEPRESENT

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WORSE_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.WORSE_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how the respondent's actions made the situation worse
Form Pane Label: Worse Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WORSE_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WORSE = 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how the respondent's actions made the situation worse.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ANYONEPRESENT

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ANYONEPRESENT

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.ANYONEPRESENT
Description: Were others present during the incident
Form Pane Label: Others present
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ANYONEPRESENT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTACK\
TRYATTACK\
THREATEN
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was anyone present during the incident besides ^YOU_NAME and the
offender? (Other than children under age 12.)
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ANYONEPRESENT eq 1 goto OTHERSACTIONS

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Elseif ACTIONSDURINGINC in 11..16 goto FIRSTTOUSEFORCE
Else goto ONEORMOREOFFENDERS

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OTHERSACTIONS

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.OTHERSACTIONS
Description: Did other people who were present help the situation
Form Pane Label: Others helpful
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OTHERSACTIONS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ANYONEPRESENT = 1\
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the actions of [this person/any of these people] help the situation in any
way?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If OTHERSACTIONS = 1 then goto HOWOTHERSHELP
else goto OTHERSACTIONSWORSE

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HOWOTHERSHELP

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.HOWOTHERSHELP
Description: How were the actions of others present helpful
Form Pane Label: How others helpful
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWOTHERSHELP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHERSACTIONS eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did they help the situation?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Helpful
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Helped avoid injury or greater injury to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM

2

Scared or chased offender off

3

Helped ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM get away from offender

4

Protected property

5

Protected other people

6

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HOWOTHERSHELP eq 6 goto HOWOTHERSHELP_SPEC

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Else goto OTHERSACTIONSWORSE

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HOWOTHERSHELP_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.HOWOTHERSHELP_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how other peoples actions were helpful to the situation
Form Pane Label: Others help Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWOTHERSHELP_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HOWOTHERSHELP = 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how they helped the situation.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: OTHERSACTIONSWORSE

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OTHERSACTIONSWORSE

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.OTHERSACTIONSWORSE
Description: Did the actions of others who were present make the situation worse
Form Pane Label: Others worse
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OTHERSACTIONSWORSE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHERSACTIONS
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the actions of [this person/any of these people] make the situation worse in
any way?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If OTHERSACTIONSWORSE = 1 then goto OTHWORSE
else goto PERSONHARMED

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OTHWORSE

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.OTHWORSE
Description: How did the actions of others present make the situation worse
Form Pane Label: Others worse how
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OTHWORSE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHERSACTIONWORSE = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did they make the situation worse?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Make_Worse
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Led to injury or greater injury to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM

2

Caused greater loss of property or damage to property

3

Other people got hurt (worse)

4

Offender got away

5

Made offender angrier, more agressive, etc.

6

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Array:
Skip Instructions: If OTHWORSE = 6 then goto OTHWORSE_SPEC

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else goto PERSONSHARMED

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OTHWORSE_SPEC

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Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.OTHWORSE_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how others made the situation worse
Form Pane Label: Others worse Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OTHWORSE_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHWORSE = 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how they made the situation worse.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: PERSONSHARMED

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PERSONSHARMED

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.PERSONSHARMED
Description: Were any other persons present harmed or threatened
Form Pane Label: Persons harmed
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PERSONSHARMED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHERSACTIONSWORSE
Universe Description:
Question Text: Not counting ^YOURSELF_NAME, were any of these persons present during
the incident harmed <>(PAUSE)[n], threatened with harm <>(PAUSE)[n], or
robbed by force or threat of harm? (Do not include ^YOURSELF_NAME, the
offender, or children under 12 years of age.)
Fills: YOURSELF_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOURSELF_NAME with "yourself"
Else fill YOURSELF_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If PERSONSHARMED = 1 then goto PERSONSHARMEDNUM

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else if ACTIONSDURINGINC = 11..16 then goto FIRSTTOUSEFORCE
else goto ONEORMOREOFFENDERS

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PERSONSHARMEDNUM

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.PERSONSHARMEDNUM
Description: How many persons were harmed or threatened
Form Pane Label: How many harmed
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PERSONSHARMEDNUM
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PERSONSHARMED = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many?
(Do not include ^YOURSELF_NAME, the offender, or children under 12 years of
age.)
Fills: YOURSELF_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOURSELF_NAME with "yourself"
Else fill YOURSELF_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 30
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If there is only one household member (HIGHLNO eq 1), then instrument should skip
to either FIRSTTOUSEFORCE or ONEORMOREOFFENDERS
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HIGHLNO eq 1 AND ACTIONSDURINGINC eq 11..16 goto FIRSTTOUSEFORCE
Elseif HIGHLNO eq 1 goto ONEORMOREOFFENDERS
Else goto HHMEMHARMED
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HHMEMHARMED

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.HHMEMHARMED
Description: How many persons harmed (from PERSONSHARMEDNUM) are household
members
Form Pane Label: How many from HH
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHMEMHARMED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PERSONSHARMEDNUM AND HIGHLNO ne 1
Universe Description: PERSONSHARMEDNUM when there is more than one household member on the
roster.
Question Text: How many of these persons are members of ^YOUR_NAME^NMS household
now?
(Do not include ^YOURSELF_NAME, the offender, or children under 12 years of
age.)
NUMBER OF HHLD MEMBERS 12 YEARS AND OLDER: ^NCVSELIG
NUMBER OF PERSONS PRESENT: ^NUMHARMED
Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill NMS with "'s"
Else leave NMS blank.

Fills: YOURSELF_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOURSELF_NAME with "yourself"
Else fill YOURSELF_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: NCVSELIG
Instructions: Fill NCVSELIG with TOTPELIG
This fill displays the number of persons on the roster where MEMBER eq 1 and
AGER ge 2 in NCVSELIG. CASES used the following code to determine this
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number...
Store 0 in NCVSELIG
Store 0 in INDEX9
Roster begin persons
If NAME_DEL eq D then next member persons/Endif
Store 1 in PELIG
If SELFPROXY eq 4 then store 3 in PELIG/Endif
If NONINTFLAG eq 1 then store 5 in PELIG/Endif
If NONINTFLAG ge 2 then store 7 in PELIG/Endif
If AGER eq 1 then store 8 in PELIG/Endif
If MEMBER eq 2 then store 9 in PELIG/Endif
If MEMBER eq 3 then store 9 in PELIG/Endif
If DELUNDEL ge 1 then store 10 in PELIG/Endif
If LOCKTOP eq 2 then store 6 in PELIG/Endif
If PELIG le 7 then add 1 to INDEX9/Endif
Roster end persons
Store INDEX9 in NCVSELIG/End

Fills: NUMHARMED
Instructions: Fill NUMHARMED with the entry from PERSONSHARMEDNUM

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 0
Max: 30
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HHMEMHARMED eq 0,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC in
FIRSTTOUSEFORCE
Elseif HHMEMNARMED eq 0,RF goto ONEORMOREOFFENDERS
Elseif HHMEMHARMED in 1..30 goto HHMEMHARMED_NAMES

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11..16

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HHMEMHARMED_NAMES

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.HHMEMHARMED_NAMES
Description: Which NCVS eligible household members were harmed or threatened during the
incident
Form Pane Label: Who harmed
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHMEMHARMED_NAMES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMHARMED ne 0
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If not sure ask:
Who are these household members? (Do not include ^YOURSELF_NAME, the
offender, or children under 12 years of age)
Enter the line number(s) of other household members, separate with commas.

Fills: YOURSELF_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOURSELF_NAME with "yourself"
Else fill YOURSELF_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Which_HHM_Present
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

01

^L_NO ^NAME

02

^L_NO ^NAME

03

^L_NO ^NAME

04

^L_NO ^NAME

05

^L_NO ^NAME

06

^L_NO ^NAME

07

^L_NO ^NAME

08

^L_NO ^NAME

09

^L_NO ^NAME

10

^L_NO ^NAME

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11

^L_NO ^NAME

12

^L_NO ^NAME

13

^L_NO ^NAME

14

^L_NO ^NAME

15

^L_NO ^NAME

16

^L_NO ^NAME

17

^L_NO ^NAME

18

^L_NO ^NAME

19

^L_NO ^NAME

20

^L_NO ^NAME

21

^L_NO ^NAME

22

^L_NO ^NAME

23

^L_NO ^NAME

24

^L_NO ^NAME

25

^L_NO ^NAME

26

^L_NO ^NAME

27

^L_NO ^NAME

28

^L_NO ^NAME

29

^L_NO ^NAME

30

^L_NO ^NAME

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x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: The answer list for this field will be comprised of all NCVS eligible household members,
excluding the current respondent.(Current respondent is CURRRENTRESPLINE)
So a roster will need to be created and filled based on the people listed on the
household roster who are eligible for the NCVS (household members 12 and
older(MEMBER =1 and AGER ge 2)
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HHMEMHARMED_NAMES ((eq CURRENTRESPLINE or L_NO for a person with
MEMBER ne 1 or L_NO for a person with AGER lt 2) or (gt HIGHLNO)) goto
HHMEMHARMED_NAMES_CK
Elseif ACTIONSDURINGINC eq 11..16 goto FIRSTTOUSEFORCE

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Else goto ONEORMOREOFFENDERS

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HHMEMHARMED_NAMES_CK

Check

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.HHMEMHARMED_NAMES_CK
Description: Edit check for invalid line number entry in HHMEMHARMED_NAMES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERHARMED_NAMES \
eq CURRENTRESPLINE or\
eq L_NO for a person with MEMBER ne 1 or \
gt HIGHLNO or\
eq L_NO for a person with AGER lt 2
Universe Description: Invalid line number (i.e., current respondent, nonmember, no such line number, or
line number under 12 years old) selected in HHMEMHARMED_NAMES
Text:

You selected an invalid line number.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: HHMEMHARMED_NAMES

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FIRSTTOUSEFORCE

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Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.FIRSTTOUSEFORCE
Description: Who was the first to use force
Form Pane Label: First to use force
SAS Name:
Tag Name: FIRSTTOUSEFORCE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ACTIONSDURINGINC in 11..16
Universe Description: This Item is only asked when respondent reported using force against the offender in
Item ACTIONSDURINGINC.
Question Text: Who was the first to use or threaten to use physical force - ^YOU_NAME, the
offender, or someone else?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: First_To_Use_Force
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

^RESP_C_NAME

2

Offender(s)

3

Someone else
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS

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KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS
Description: Does the respondent know or have they learned anything about the offender(s)
Form Pane Label: Learn about offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT = 2, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME know or ^HAVE_HAS ^YOU_HE_SHE learned
anything about the offender(s) - for instance, whether there was one or more
than one offender involved, whether it was someone young or old, or male or
female?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo

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Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS = 1 then goto SUREOFINFO
else goto THEFT

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SUREOFINFO

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.SUREOFINFO
Description: How sure is the respondent of the information about the offender(s)
Form Pane Label: How sure
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SUREOFINFO
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How sure ^ARE_IS ^YOU_HE_SHE of this information?
^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_HE_SHE have a suspicion, ^ARE_IS ^YOU_HE_SHE fairly
sure or ^ARE_IS ^YOU_HE_SHE certain?
Fills: ARE_IS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill ARE_IS with "are"
Else fill ARE_IS with "is".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Sure
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Suspicion

2

Fairly sure

3

Certain

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: LEARNOFFENDERS

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LEARNOFFENDERS

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.LEARNOFFENDERS
Description: How did the respondent learn about the offender(s)
Form Pane Label: How learn about off
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LEARNOFFENDERS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SUREINFO\
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did ^YOU_HE_SHE learn about the offender(s)?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: How_Learn_Of_Offender(s)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

^RESPONDENT_VICTIM_C saw or heard offender

12

From other member of household who was eyewitness

13

From eyewitness(es) other than household member(s)

14

From police

15

Other person (not eyewitness)

16

Offender(s) admitted it

17

Offender(s) had threatened to do it

18

Stolen property found on offender's property or in offender's possession

19

Figured it out by who had motive, opportunity, or had done it before

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Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If LEARNOFFENDERS eq 20 goto LEARNOFFENDERS_SPEC
Elseif LEARNOFFENDERS eq 11 or 12 and HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 goto
NOTPRESSEEOFF_CK
Else goto THEFT

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NOTPRESSEEOFF_CK

Check

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.NOTPRESSEEOFF_CK
Description: Edit check to verify presence when HHMEMBERPRESENT eq "No" , but
LEARNOFFENDERS is coded as if the respondent or another household member
could have been present.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 and LEARNOFFENDERS eq 11 or 12
Universe Description: Coded as not present at the HHMEMBERPRESENT field and then coded as if the
respondent or another HHM saw or heard the offender.
Text:

The answers to HHMEMBERPRESENT and LEARNOFFENDERS are inconsistent.
It was recorded that the respondent and other household members were not
present, but it was also reported that the respondent or other household members
were eyewitnesses to the incident.
Press the "Goto" button to return to HHMEMBERPRESENT or
LEARNOFFENDERS to resolve this issue or the "Suppress" button to accept the
inconsistency.

Check Instructions: HHMEMBERPRESENT and LEARNOFFENDERS should both be in the selection box
of the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production February instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto THEFT
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto HHMEMBERPRESENT or LEARNOFFENDERS
(depending on which item is selected in the selection field.
Else goto LEARNOFFENDERS

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LEARNOFFENDERS_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.LEARNOFFENDERS_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how the respondent learned about the offender(s)
Form Pane Label: How learn Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LEARNOFFENDERS_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LEARNOFFENDERS = 20
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how ^YOU_HE_SHE learned about the offender(s).

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: THEFT

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NCVS2SEC3INTID

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.NCVS2SEC3INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 3 block (ActionOffender)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec3intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((ANYONEPRESENT eq 2,3,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
PERSONSHARMED eq 2,3,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
PERSONSHARMEDNUM
in
1..30,DK,RF
and
HIGHLNO
eq
1
and
ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
HHMEMHARMED eq 0,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
HHMEMHARMED_NAMES in 1..30,DK,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16
or
FIRSTTOUSEFORCE eq 1-3,DK,RF or
KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS eq 2,RF or
LEARNOFFENDERS in 11..20,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC3INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SEC3INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC3JBID
Array:

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NCVS2SEC3JBID

Field

BNCVS2. ACTION_OFFENDER.NCVS2SEC3JBID
Description: James bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 3 block
(ActionOffender)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec3jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((ANYONEPRESENT eq 2,3,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
PERSONSHARMED eq 2,3,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
PERSONSHARMEDNUM
in
1..30,DK,RF
and
HIGHLNO
eq
1
and
ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
HHMEMHARMED eq 0,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16 or
HHMEMHARMED_NAMES in 1..30,DK,RF and ACTIONSDURINGINC not in 11..16
or
FIRSTTOUSEFORCE eq 1-3,DK,RF or
KNOWLEARNOFFENDERS eq 2,RF or
LEARNOFFENDERS in 11..20,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC3JBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS2SEC3JBID
Array:

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RaceofOffender

Block

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender
Description: These are basically the same single and multiple offender questions except the order
of some of the questions was changed. Furthermore the questions HAPPEN and
HAPPENSPEC are not included in this block because the revised race of offender block
is only asked when the respondent reports being attacked, a victim of an attempted
attack, a threat, of victim of sexual contact with or without force. HAPPEN is asked
when only other household members were reported present. We have also added three
new questions to comply with the OMB guidelines for asking ethnicity and race. These
questions will only be asked during interview number 7 when the respondent is present
and reports being the victim of a violent crime. These 3 new questions are currently
being translated into Spanish.
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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HAPPEN

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.HAPPEN
Description: What actually happened - only other household members present
Form Pane Label: Actually happened
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HAPPEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHICHMEMBER eq 3
Universe Description:
Question Text: What actually happened?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: What_Happened_2
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Theft

Something taken without permission

12

Att. theft

Attempted or threatened to take something

13

Harass

Harassed, argument, abusive language

14

Break-in

Forcible entry or attempted forcible entry of house/apartment

15

Car

Forcible entry or attempted forcible entry of car

16

Vandalism

Damaged or destroyed property

17

Damage

Attempted or threatened to damage or destroy property

18

Specify

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: HAPPEN in 11..17,DK,RF goto ONEORMOREOFFENDERS
Else goto HAPPEN_SPEC

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Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.HAPPEN_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what actually happened when only other household members were
present
Form Pane Label: Actually happen Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HAPPEN_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HAPPEN eq 18
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what actually happened.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS

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ONEORMOREOFFENDERS

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.ONEORMOREOFFENDERS
Description: Was there one or more than one offender
Form Pane Label: One or more offenders
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1
Universe Description: Anytime the respondent and/or another household member are present this field
should be onpath.\
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Was the crime committed by only one or by more than one offender?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: One_More_Than_One_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

One

Only one

2

More than one

More than one

3

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 goto SINGOFFENDERKNEW
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 goto HOWMANYOFFENDERS
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 3,RF goto KNOWOFFENDERS

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KNOWOFFENDERS

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.KNOWOFFENDERS
Description: Does the respondent know anything about the offenders
Form Pane Label: Anything about offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: KNOWOFFENDERS TEST
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 3, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME know anything about one of the offenders?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: NEED AN EDIT IF SELF INTERVIEW AND DONT KNOW IS ENTERED {don't know
what this note refers to as no DK precode and not allowed as a blind entry. Maybe it
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was originally - cds 10.04.11}
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1 goto SINGOFFENDERKNEW
Elseif KNOWOFFENDERS eq 2,RF goto THEFT

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SINGOFFENDERKNEW

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERKNEW
Description: Was the offender known or a stranger - single offender
Form Pane Label: Stranger or known
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERKNEW
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 1 OR KNOWOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was the offender someone ^YOU_NAME knew or a stranger ^YOU_HE_SHE
had never seen before?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Knew_Or_Seen_Single_Offender
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Knew or had seen bKenfe
ow
re or had seen before

2

Stranger

Stranger

Don't know

Don't know

3

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
02/28/07 unchecked the box next to "Allow Don't Know" so that it will not be a valid
value because this item already has a precode for DK. A Change Request is not needed
since the instrument appears to be working correctly.
Skip Instructions: If SINGOFFENDERKNEW eq 1 goto SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL
Else goto SINGOFFENDERRECOG

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SINGOFFENDERRECOG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERRECOG
Description: Able to recognize the offender - single offender
Form Pane Label: Recognize offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERRECOG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERKNEW eq 2, 3, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Would ^YOU_HE_SHE be able to recognize the offender if ^YOU_HE_SHE saw
him/her?
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_Notsure_No
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

Not sure

Not sure (possibly or probably)

3

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If SINGOFFENDERRECOG eq 1,2,DK,RF goto SINGOFFENDERSIGHT
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Else goto SINGOFFENDERGENDER

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SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL
Description: How well know the offender - single offender
Form Pane Label: How well known
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERKNEW eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How well did ^YOU_HE_SHE know the offender - by sight only, casual
acquaintance, or well known?
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Well_Know_Offender(s)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Sight

Sight only

2

Casual aquaintanceCasual acquaintance

3

Well known

Well known
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL eq 1 goto SINGOFFENDERSIGHT
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Elseif SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL eq 2,3, RF goto SINGOFFENDERRELATION

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SINGOFFENDERSIGHT

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERSIGHT
Description: Tell police where to find offender - single offender
Form Pane Label: Find offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERSIGHT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERRECOG eq 1,2,DK,RF or SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Would ^YOU_NAME have been able to tell the police how they might find the
offender, for instance, where he/she lived, worked, went to school, or spent
time?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Other
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

3

Other - Specify

Other - Specify

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If SINGOFFENDERSIGHT eq 1,2,RF goto SINGOFFENDERGENDER
Elseif SINGOFFENDERSIGHT eq 3 goto SINGOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC
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SINGOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for if respondent could tell police where to find the offender - single
offender
Form Pane Label: Find offender Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERSIGHT = 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SINGOFFENDERGENDER

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SINGOFFENDERRELATION

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERRELATION
Description: How well the respondent knew the offender - single offender
Form Pane Label: Relation to offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERRELATION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERHOWWELL eq 2,3,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: How well did ^YOU_NAME know the offender?
For example, was the offender a friend, cousin, etc.?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Relationship_Single_Offender
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

<>RELATIVE:[n] Spouse at time of incident

12

Ex-spouse at time of incident

13

Parent or step-parent

14

Own child or step-child

15

Brother/sister

16

Other relative

Other relative - Specify

17

<>NONRELATIVE:[n] Boyfriend or girlfriend, ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend

18

Friend or ex-friend

19

Roommate, boarder

20

Schoolmate

21

Neighbor

22

Customer/client

23

Patient

24

Supervisor (current or former)

25

Employee (current or former)

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Co-worker (current or former)

27

Teacher

Teacher/school staff

28

Other-Specify

Other nonrelative - Specify

x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If SINGOFFENDERRELATION eq 16 goto SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16
Elseif
SINGOFFENDERRELATION
eq
28
goto
SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28
Else goto SINGOFFENDERGENDER

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SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16
Description: Write-in entry for how well respondent knew the (single) offender - relative
Form Pane Label: Relative Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERRELATION = 16
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other relative.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SINGOFFENDERGENDER

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SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28
Description: Write-in entry for how well respondent knew the (single) offender - nonrelative
Form Pane Label: Nonrelative Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERRELATION = 28
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other nonrelative.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SINGOFFENDERGENDER

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Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERGENDER
Description: Offender gender - single offender
Form Pane Label: Offender gender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERGENDER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 1 OR KNOWOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was the offender male or female?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Sex_Single_Offender
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Male

Male

2

Female

Female

3

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SINGOFFENDERAGE

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SINGOFFENDERAGE

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERAGE
Description: Offender age - single offender
Form Pane Label: Offender age
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERAGE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 1 OR KNOWOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How old would ^YOU_NAME say the offender was?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Age_Offender(s)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Under 12

Under 12

2

12-14

12-14

3

15-17

15-17

4

18-20

18-20

5

21-29

21-29

6

30 or older

30 or older

7

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
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SINGOFFETHNICITY

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFETHNICITY
Description: Hispanic Origin - single offender
Form Pane Label: SINGOFFETHNICITY
SAS Name:
Tag Name: Offender ethnicity
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 1 OR KNOWOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description: Ask if the respondent states they know something about the offender's race.
Question Text: Was the offender Hispanic or Latino?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SINGOFFRACE

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SINGOFFRACE

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFRACE
Description: Offender race - single offender
Form Pane Label: SINGOFFRACE
SAS Name:
Tag Name: Single offender race
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What race or races was the offender? You may select more than one. Was the
offender ...
Mark all that apply.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values: 6
Length: 1
Answer List: Offender_race_OMB
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

[bold]White?[n]

2

[bold]Black or African American?[n]

3

[bold]American Indian or Alaska Native?[n]

4

[bold]Asian?[n]

5

[bold]Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander?[n]

6

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If SINGOFFRACE2 is filled store 1 in MULTIPLERACES
Else store blank in MULTIPLERACES
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.

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SINGOFFENDERGANG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERGANG
Description: Offender in a gang - single offender
Form Pane Label: Gang member
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERGANG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 1 OR KNOWOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was the offender a member of a street gang, or ^DONT_DOESNT ^YOU_NAME
know?
Fills: DONT_DOESNT
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DONT_DOESNT with "don't"
Else fill DONT_DOESNT with "doesn't".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_Street_Gang
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes (a member of a street gang)

2

No

No (not a member of a street gang)

3

Don't know

Don't know (if a member of a street gang)
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SINGOFFENDERDRINKDRUG

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SINGOFFENDERDRINKDRUG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERDRINKDRUG
Description: Offender drinking or on drugs - single offender
Form Pane Label: Drinking or drugs
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERDRINKDRUG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 1 OR KNOWOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was the offender drinking or on drugs, or ^DONT_DOESNT ^YOU_NAME
know?
Fills: DONT_DOESNT
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DONT_DOESNT with "don't"
Else fill DONT_DOESNT with "doesn't".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Drink_Or_Drugs
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes (drinking or on drugs)

2

No

No (not drinking/not on drugs)

3

Don't know

Don't know (if drinking or on drugs)
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If SINGOFFENDERDRINKDRUG eq 1 goto SINGOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG
Elseif SINGOFFENDERDRINKDRUG eq 2,3,RF goto SINGOFFENDERONLYTIME

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SINGOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG
Description: What was the offender under the influence of - single offender
Form Pane Label: Under the influence
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SINGOFFENDERDRINKDRUG = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which was it? (Drinking or on drugs?)
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Drink_Or_Drugs
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Drinking

Drinking

2

On drugs

On drugs

3

Both

Both (drinking and on drugs)

4

Drinking or on drugsDr-inckoiunlgd onroo
tn
ted
llrw
ug
hsich
- could not tell which
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SINGOFFENDERONLYTIME

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SINGOFFENDERONLYTIME

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.SINGOFFENDERONLYTIME
Description: Only time offender committed a crime against the household - single offender
Form Pane Label: Only time this offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SINGOFFENDERONLYTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS = 1 OR KNOWOFFENDERS = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was this the only time this offender committed a crime or made threats against
^YOU_NAME or ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES household?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_Times
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes (only time)

2

No

No (there were other times)

3

Don't know

Don't know

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: THEFT

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HOWMANYOFFENDERS

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.HOWMANYOFFENDERS
Description: How many offenders were there
Form Pane Label: Number of offenders
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWMANYOFFENDERS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many offenders?
Enter a number between 2-96.
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 2
Max: 97
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERKNEW

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MULTOFFENDERKNEW

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERKNEW
Description: Were the offenders known or strangers - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Stranger or known
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERKNEW
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were any of the offenders known to ^YOU_NAME, or were they all strangers
^YOU_HE_SHE had never seen before?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Knew_Or_Seen_Multiple _Offender
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

All known

All known

2

Some known

Some known

3

All strangers

All strangers

4

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input

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x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERKNEW eq 1,2,RF goto MULTOFFENDERHOWWELL
Else goto MULTOFFENDERRECOG

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MULTOFFENDERRECOG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERRECOG
Description: Able to recognize the offenders - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Recognize offenders
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERRECOG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERKNEW eq 3,4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Would ^YOU_HE_SHE be able to recognize any of them if ^YOU_HE_SHE saw
them?
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_Notsure_No
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

Not sure

Not sure (possibly or probably)

3

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERRECOG eq 1,2,RF goto MULTOFFENDERSIGHT
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Else goto MULTOFFENDERGENDER

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MULTOFFENDERHOWWELL

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERHOWWELL
Description: How well know the offenders - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: How well known
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERHOWWELL
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERKNEW eq 1,2,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: How well did ^YOU_HE_SHE know the offender(s) - by sight only, casual
acquaintance, or well known?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Well_Know_Offender(s)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Sight

Sight only

2

Casual aquaintanceCasual acquaintance

3

Well known

Well known
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERHOWWELL eq 2,3 goto MULTOFFENDERRELATION
Else goto MULTOFFENDERSIGHT

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MULTOFFENDERSIGHT

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERSIGHT
Description: Tell police where to find offenders - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Find offenders
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERSIGHT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERHOWWELL eq 1,DK,RF or MULTOFFENDERRECOG eq 1,2,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Would ^YOU_NAME have been able to tell the police how they might find any of
them, for instance, where they lived, worked, went to school, or spent time?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Other
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

3

Other - Specify

Other - Specify

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERSIGHT eq 3 goto MULTOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC
Else goto MULTOFFENDERGENDER

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MULTOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for if respondent could tell police where to find the offenders - multiple
offenders
Form Pane Label: Find offenders Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERSIGHT_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERSIGHT eq 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERGENDER

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MULTOFFENDERRELATION

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERRELATION
Description: How well the respondent knew the offenders - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Relation to offenders
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERRELATION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERHOWWELL eq 2,3
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did ^YOU_NAME know them? For example, were they friends, cousins,
etc.?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Relationship_Multiple_Offenders
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

<>RELATIVE:[n] Spouse at time of incident

12

Ex-spouse at time of incident

13

Parent or step-parent

14

Own child or step-child

15

Brother/sister

16

Other relative - Specify

17

<>NONRELATIVE:[n] Boyfriend or girlfriend, ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend

18

Friend or ex-friend

19

Roommate, boarder

20

Schoolmate

21

Neighbor

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22

Customer/client

23

Patient

24

Supervisor (current or former)

25

Employee (current or former)

26

Co-worker (current or former)

27

Teacher

Teacher/school staff

28

Other-specify

Other nonrelative - Specify

x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERRELATION eq 16 goto MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16
Elseif
MULTOFFENDERRELATION
eq
28
goto
MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28
Else goto MULTOFFENDERGENDER

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MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16
Description: Write-in entry for how well respondent knew the (multiple) offenders - relative
Form Pane Label: Relative Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_16
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERRELATION eq 16
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other relative.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERGENDER

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MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28
Description: Write-in entry for how well respondent knew the (multiple) offenders - nonrelative
Form Pane Label: Nonrelative Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERRELATION_SPEC_28
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERRELATION eq 28
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other nonrelative.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERGENDER

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MULTOFFENDERGENDER

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERGENDER
Description: Offenders sex - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Offenders sex
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERGENDER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were they male or female?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Sex_Multiple_Offender
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

All male

All male

2

All female

All female

3

Don't know sex

Don't know sex of any offenders

4

Both male and femaBle
oth male and female
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERGENDER eq 4 and HOWMANYOFFENDERS ne 2 goto
MULTOFFENDERMOSTGENDER
Else goto MULTOFFENDERYOUNG

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MULTOFFENDERMOSTGENDER

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERMOSTGENDER
Description: Gender of most of the offenders - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Mostly male or female
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERMOSTGENDER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERGENDER eq 4 and HOWMANYOFFENDERS ne 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were they mostly male or mostly female?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Sex_Mostly_Multiple_Offenders
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Mostly male

Mostly male

2

Mostly female

Mostly female

3

Evenly divided

Evenly divided

4

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERYOUNG

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MULTOFFENDERYOUNG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERYOUNG
Description: Age of the youngest offender - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Youngest offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERYOUNG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: How old would ^YOU_NAME say the youngest was?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Age_Offender(s)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Under 12

Under 12

2

12-14

12-14

3

15-17

15-17

4

18-20

18-20

5

21-29

21-29

6

30 or older

30 or older

7

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
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MULTOFFENDEROLD

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDEROLD
Description: Age of the oldest offender - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Oldest offender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDEROLD
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: How old would ^YOU_NAME say the oldest was?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Age_Offender(s)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Under 12

Under 12

2

12-14

12-14

3

15-17

15-17

4

18-20

18-20

5

21-29

21-29

6

30 or older

30 or older

7

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
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MULTOFFETHNICITY

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFETHNICITY
Description: Hispanic Origin - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: MULTOFFETHNICITY
SAS Name:
Tag Name: Multiple offender ethnicity
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were any of the offenders Hispanic or Latino?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFETHNICITY eq 1 goto MULTOFFETHNICITYMOST
Else goto MULTOFFENDERRACE

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MULTOFFENDERMOSTETHNICITY

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERMOSTETHNICITY
Description: Hispanic Origin of most of the offenders - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Mostly Hispanic
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERMOSTETHNICITY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFETHNICITY eq 1
Universe Description: At least one of the offenders was Hispanic or Latino
Question Text: Were the offenders mostly Hispanic, mostly non-Hispanic, or an equal number
of Hispanic and non-Hispanic?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Ethnicity_Mostly_Multiple_Offenders
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Mostly Hispanic

Mostly Hispanic or Latino

2

Mostly non-HispanicMostly non-Hispanic

3

Evenly divided

Equal number of Hispanic and non-Hispanic

4

Don't know

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Question text may be reworded to fit the question/answer list better.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERRACE

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MULTOFFENDERRACE

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERRACE
Description: Offender race - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: MULTOFFENDERRACE
SAS Name:
Tag Name: Race of offenders
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: What race or races were the offenders? Were they...
Mark all that apply
Type: Set
Max Number of Values: 6
Length: 1
Answer List: Offender_race_OMB
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

[bold]White?[n]

2

[bold]Black or African American?[n]

3

[bold]American Indian or Alaska Native?[n]

4

[bold]Asian?[n]

5

[bold]Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander?[n]

6

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERRACE2 is filled store 1 in MULTIPLERACES
Else store blank in MULTIPLERACES
Array:
Skip Instructions: If more than one race
MULTOFFENDERRACEMOST

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is

entered

in

MULTOFFENDERRACE

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Else goto MULTOFFENDERGANG

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MULTOFFENDERRACEMOST

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERRACEMOST
Description: What race were most of the offenders - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: MULTOFFENDERRACEMOST
SAS Name:
Tag Name: Race of most offenders
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: More than one race is entered in MULTOFFENDERRACE \
\
MULTIPLERACES eq 1 [this statement is part of a store instruction in the specs for
MULTOFFENDERRACE, so not sure if that could be used for the universe here. One
issue is that that variable is also set during the single offender path and if FR backs up
and changes an answer that could make this on path erroneously. But that may be so
infrequent that we could deal with it happening]
Universe Description: More than one race marked in MULTOFFENDERRACE
Question Text: What race were most of the offenders?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Multiple_offender_race_most_OMB
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

[bold]Mostly White[n]

2

[bold]Mostly Black or African American[n]

3

[bold]Mostly American Indian or Alaska Native[n]

4

[bold]Mostly Asian[n]

5

[bold]Mostly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander[n]

6

[bold]Equal number of each race[n]

7

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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MULTOFFENDERGANG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERGANG
Description: Offenders in a gang - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Gang member
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERGANG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were any of the offenders a member of a street gang, or ^DONT_DOESNT
^YOU_NAME know?
Fills: DONT_DOESNT
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DONT_DOESNT with "don't"
Else fill DONT_DOESNT with "doesn't".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_Street_Gang
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes (a member of a street gang)

2

No

No (not a member of a street gang)

3

Don't know

Don't know (if a member of a street gang)
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERDRINKDRUG

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MULTOFFENDERDRINKDRUG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERDRINKDRUG
Description: Offenders drinking or on drugs - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Drinking or drugs
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERDRINKDRUG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were any of the offenders drinking or on drugs, or ^DONT_DOESNT
^YOU_NAME know?
Fills: DONT_DOESNT
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DONT_DOESNT with "don't"
Else fill DONT_DOESNT with "doesn't".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_Drink_Or_Drugs
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes (drinking or on drugs)

2

No

No (not drinking/not on drugs)

3

Don't know

Don't know (if drinking or on drugs)
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MULTOFFENDERDRINKDRUG eq 1 goto MULTOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG
Else goto MULTOFFENDERONLYTIME

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MULTOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG
Description: What were the offenders under the infleunce of - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Under the influence
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERDRINKORDRUG
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MULTOFFENDERDRINKDRUG eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which was it? (Drinking or on drugs?)
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Drink_Or_Drugs
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Drinking

Drinking

2

On drugs

On drugs

3

Both

Both (drinking and on drugs)

4

Drinking or on drugsDr-inckoiunlgd onroo
tn
ted
llrw
ug
hsich
- could not tell which
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: MULTOFFENDERONLYTIME

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MULTOFFENDERONLYTIME

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.MULTOFFENDERONLYTIME
Description: Only time offenders committed a crime against the household - multiple offenders
Form Pane Label: Only time these offenders
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MULTOFFENDERONLYTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was this the only time any of these offenders committed a crime against
^YOU_NAME or ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES household or made threats against
^YOU_NAME or ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES household?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_Times
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes (only time)

2

No

No (there were other times)

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3

Don't know

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Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: THEFT

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NCVS2SECROFOFFINTID

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.NCVS2SECROFOFFINTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Race of Offender block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NCVS2SECROFOFFINTID
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((KNOWOFFENDERS eq 2,RF or SINGOFFENDERONLYTIME eq 1-3,RF or
MULTOFFENDERONLYTIME eq 1-3,RF) AND NCVS2SECROFOFFINTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SECROFOFFINTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SECROFOFFJBID
Array:

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NCVS2SECROFOFFJBID

Field

BNCVS2.RaceofOffender.NCVS2SECROFOFFJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Race of Offender block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NCVS2SECROFOFFJBID
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((KNOWOFFENDERS eq 2,RF or SINGOFFENDERONLYTIME eq 1-3,RF or
MULTOFFENDERONLYTIME eq 1-3,RF) AND NCVS2SECROFOFFJBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS2SECROFOFFJBID
Array:

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THEFT_MV

Block

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV
Description: Att/Comp Theft, MV Theft
Tab Name: Att/Comp Theft, MV Theft
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.THEFT
Description: Was someting stolen
Form Pane Label: Theft
SAS Name:
Tag Name: THEFT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT
Universe Description:
Help Screen: H_THEFT_ENG
Question Text:
Ask or verify:
Was something stolen or taken without permission that belonged to
^YOU_NAME or others in the household?
^HOMEBUSINESS
Include anything stolen from an unrecognizable business.
Do not include anything stolen from a recognizable business in respondent's home
or another business, such as merchandise or cash from a register.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HOMEBUSINESS
Instructions: If BUSINESSSIGN eq 2 fill HOMEBUSINESS with "Include anything stolen from
the business operated from the respondent's home."
Else leave HOMEBUSINESS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk

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Value:

Mnemonic:

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Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: For the Spanish Help screen, use H_THEFT_SP.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If THEFT eq 1 goto WHATWASTAKEN
Else goto ATTEMPTTHEFT

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ATTEMPTTHEFT

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFT
Description: Was an attempt made to steal something
Form Pane Label: Attempted theft
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THEFT eq 2, 3, RF
Universe Description:
Help Screen: H_THEFT_ENG
Question Text:
Ask or verify:
Did the offender(s) ATTEMPT to take something that belonged to ^YOU_NAME
or others in the household?
^HOMEBUSINESS
Do not include anything the offender tried to steal from a recognizable business in
respondent's home or another business, such as merchandise or cash from a
register.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HOMEBUSINESS
Instructions: If BUSINESSSIGN eq 2 fill HOMEBUSINESS with "Include anything stolen from
the business operated from the respondent's home."
Else leave HOMEBUSINESS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

1
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Description:
Yes
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2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: For the Spanish Help screen, use H_THEFT_SP.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Through March 2009):
If ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 1 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT
Else goto DAMAGED
(Starting in April 2009):
If ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 1 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT
Elseif ATTEMPTHEFT eq 2 and WHATHAPPEN eq 11 or 12
PRESENTTHEFT_CK
Elseif ATTEMPTHEFT eq 2 and HAPPEN eq 11 or 12
OTHPRESENTTHEFT_CK
Else goto DAMAGED

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goto
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PRESENTTHEFT_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.PRESENTTHEFT_CK
Description: Edit check to verify whether a theft or attempted theft actually occurred when a theft or
attempted theft is reported at WHATHAPPEN, but then not reported in the follow up
questions THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATHAPPEN eq 11 or 12 and ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 2
Universe Description: Coded as no theft and no attempted theft in THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT when a
theft or attempted theft was recorded in WHATHAPPEN.
Text:

The answers to WHATHAPPEN, THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT are inconsistent.
It was reported that a theft or attempted theft occurred in WHATHAPPEN, but it was
then recorded as no theft and no attempted theft in THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT.
Press the "Goto" button to return to WHATHAPPEN, THEFT or ATTEMPTTHEFT to
resolve this issue or the "Suppress" button to accept the inconsistency.

Check Instructions: WHATHAPPPEN, THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT should all be in the selection box of
the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production April instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto DAMAGED
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto WHATHAPPEN, THEFT or ATTEMPTTHEFT
(depending on which item is selected in the selection field).
Else goto ATTEMPTTHEFT

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OTHPRESENTTHEFT_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.OTHPRESENTTHEFT_CK
Description: Edit check to verify whether a theft or attempted theft actually occurred when a theft or
attempted theft is reported at HAPPEN, but then not reported in the follow up questions
THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HAPPEN eq 11 or 12 and ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 2
Universe Description: Coded as no theft and no attempted theft in THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT when a
theft or attempted theft was recorded in HAPPEN.
Text:

The answers to HAPPEN, THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT are inconsistent.
It was reported that a theft or attempted theft occurred in HAPPEN, but it was
then recorded as no theft and no attempted theft in THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT.
Press the "Goto" button to return to HAPPEN, THEFT or ATTEMPTTHEFT to
resolve this issue or the "Suppress" button to accept the inconsistency.

Check Instructions: HAPPPEN, THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT should all be in the selection box of the
edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production April instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto DAMAGED
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto HAPPEN, THEFT or ATTEMPTTHEFT (depending on
which item is selected in the selection field).
Else goto ATTEMPTTHEFT

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ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT
Description: What did offender try to take
Form Pane Label: Attempted to take
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFT = 1 or\
OTHATTEMPTONPERS_CK and ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT is selected from goto
menu
Universe Description:
Question Text: What did the offender try to take?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Items_Attempted_Theft
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Cash

12

Purse

13

Wallet

14

Credit cards, check, bank cards

15

Car

16

Other motor vehicle

17

Part of a motor vehicle (tire, hubcap, attached car stereo or satellite radio,
attached CB radio, etc.)

18

Gasoline or oil

19

Bicycle or parts

20

TV, DVD player, VCR, stereo, other household appliances

21

Silver, china, art objects

22

Other household furnishings (furniture, rugs, etc.)

23

Personal effects (clothing, jewelry, toys, etc.)

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24

Handgun (pistol, revolver)

25

Other firearm (rifle, shotgun)

26

Other - Specify

27

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT = 26 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_SPEC
Else goto ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER

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Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what the offender tried to steal
Form Pane Label: Attempt theft Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT = 26
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what the offender(s) tried to take.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER

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ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER
Description: Who did the property belong to - attempted theft
Form Pane Label: Property belonged to
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the ^PROPERTY_MONEY the offender tried to take belong to ^YOU_NAME
personally, to someone else in the household, or to both ^YOU_NAME and
other household members?
Fills: PROPERTY_MONEY
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12-26 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property and money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY
with "property and money"
Else fill PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Who_Property_Belonged_To
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

^RESP_C_NAME only

2

^RESP_C_NAME and other household member(s)

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3

Other household member(s) only

4

Nonhousehold member(s) only

5

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER eq 1, 4, DK, RF and ATTEMPTHEFTWHAT does not
only equal 15 and/or 16 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMSINMV
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER eq 1, 4, DK, RF and ATTEMPTHEFTWHAT only
equals 15 and/or 16 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER eq 5 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER_SPEC
Else goto ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS

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ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for who the property belonged to - attempted theft
Form Pane Label: Prop belonged to Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER = 5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify who the ^PROPERTY_MONEY the offender(s) tried to take belonged
to.

Fills: PROPERTY_MONEY
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12-26 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property and money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY
with "property and money"
Else fill PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMSINMV
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ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS
Description: Which household members did the property belong to - attempted theft
Form Pane Label: Which HH members
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTOWNER eq 2, 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If not sure, ask:
Besides ^THERESPONDENT_NAME, which household member(s) owned the
^PROPERTY_MONEY the offender tried to take?
Enter appropriate line number(s).
LN

NAME

^L_NO ^NAME
Fills: THERESPONDENT_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill THERESPONDENT_NAME with "the respondent"
Else fill THERESPONDNENT_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: PROPERTY_MONEY
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12-26 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property and money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY
with "property and money"
Else fill PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".

Fills: L_NO
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Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Household_Property_Answer_Category_40
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

^L_NO ^NAME

2

^L_NO ^NAME

3

^L_NO ^NAME

4

^L_NO ^NAME

5

^L_NO ^NAME

6

^L_NO ^NAME

7

^L_NO ^NAME

8

^L_NO ^NAME

9

^L_NO ^NAME

10

^L_NO ^NAME

11

^L_NO ^NAME

12

^L_NO ^NAME

13

^L_NO ^NAME

14

^L_NO ^NAME

15

^L_NO ^NAME

16

^L_NO ^NAME

17

^L_NO ^NAME

18

^L_NO ^NAME

19

^L_NO ^NAME

20

^L_NO ^NAME

21

^L_NO ^NAME

22

^L_NO ^NAME

23

^L_NO ^NAME

24

^L_NO ^NAME

25

^L_NO ^NAME

26

^L_NO ^NAME

27

^L_NO ^NAME

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28

^L_NO ^NAME

29

^L_NO ^NAME

30

^L_NO ^NAME

40

Household property
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: The answer type for this field will comprise of all household members.
So a roster will need to be created and filled based on the people listed on the
household roster where PELIG lt 9.
If precode 40 is entered for "household property" (i.e. property owned by all
household members) then all eligible household members should be marked(??) -THIS IS NOT CORRECT, IF PRECODE 40 IS MARKED DO NOT MARK OTHER
LINE NUMBERS SINCE MULTIPLE ITEMS CAN BE OWNED BY MULTIPLE
PERSONS AND NOT NECESSARILY BY ENTIRE HHLD. OUR PROCEDURES ARE
FOR THE FRS TO MARK 40 AND OTHER LINE NUMBERS WHEN DIFFERENT
OWNERSHIP SITUATIONS EXISTS (-cds 11.01.07)
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS eq RESPONDENTLINE or eq L_NO for a person with
MEMBER ne 1 or gt HIGHLNO goto ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS_CK
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne "empty" and 1) entry not only eq 15 or 2) entry not
only eq 16 or 3) entry not only eq 15 and 16 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMSINMV
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT 1) only eq 15 or 2) only eq 16 or 3) only eq 15 and 16
AND ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT in 11..13 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT 1) only eq 15 or 2) only eq 16 or 3) only eq 15 and 16
goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON

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ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS_CK
Description: Hard edit check for invalid line numbers entered at ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS eq RESPONDENTLINE or\
eq L_NO for a person with MEMBER ne 1 or \
gt HIGHLNO
Universe Description: Line number entered is invalid (i.e. respondent's line number for self or proxy interview),
linenumber for a nonmember, or linenumber that is not valid based on highest line
number in the household roster.
Text:

You selected an invalid line number.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS

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ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMSINMV

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMSINMV
Description: Were items in or attached to a motor vehicle - attempted theft
Form Pane Label: Items in motor vehicle
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMSINMV
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne "empty" and entry not only eq 15 or entry not only eq 16
or entry not only eq 15 and 16
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
^WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C IN or ATTACHED to a motor vehicle when the
attempt was made to take ^IT_THEM?

Fills: WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C
Instructions: If only one answer category marked in ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or
WHATWASTAKEN fill WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Was the article"
Else if ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 27 or WHATWASTAKEN eq 37 fill
WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Was the article"
Else if ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or WHATWASTAKEN eq "CTRL + R" fill
WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Was the article"
Else if more than one answer category marked in ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or
WHATWASTAKEN fill WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Were the articles".

Fills: IT_THEM
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT only has 1 answer marked fill IT_THEM with "it"
Else fill IT_THEM with "them".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT in 11..13 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
Else goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON

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ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
Description: Was the cash/purse/wallet on their person - attempted theft
Form Pane Label: Was cash on person
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11..13\
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Was the ^CASH_PURSE_WALLET_AT on ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES person,
for instance, in a pocket or being held?

Fills: CASH_PURSE_WALLET_AT
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12, 13 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET with
"cash"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 12 AND ne 11, 13 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET
with "purse"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 13 AND ne 11, 12 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET
with "wallet"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND 12 AND ne 13 fill
CASH_PURSE_WALLET with "cash or purse"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND 13 AND ne 12 fill
CASH_PURSE_WALLET with "cash or wallet"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 12 AND 13 AND ne 11 fill
CASH_PURSE_WALLET with "purse or wallet"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND 12 AND 13 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET
with "cash, purse, or wallet".

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 then add 1 to index3
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 12 then add 3 to index3
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 13 then add 5 to index3
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON

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ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON
Description: Was the property on their person - attempted theft
Form Pane Label: Property on person
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 1 or\
OTHATTEMPTONPERS_CK and ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON is selected
from goto menu
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Was there anything ^ELSE the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS tried to take directly
from ^YOU_HIM_HER, for instance, from ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES pocket or
hands, or something that ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS wearing?
Exclude property not belonging to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM or other household
member.

Fills: ELSE
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 OR 12 OR 13 AND ATTEMPTHEFTONPERSON
eq 1 fill ELSE with "else"
Else leave ELSE blank.

Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with
"offenders"
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1, 3, RF, or "empty" fill
OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with "offender".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: RESPONDENT_VICTIM
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "respondent"
Else fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "victim".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Until May 2009):
If ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 AND ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 14..26
goto OTHATTEMPTONPERS_CK
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 AND ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq
14..26 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS
Else goto DAMAGED
(Starting in June 2009):
If ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 and HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 goto
ATTEMPTPICKPCKT_CK
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 AND ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne
14..26 goto OTHATTEMPTONPERS_CK
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 AND ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq
14..26 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON ne 1 and ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
eq 1 and HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 goto ATTEMPTPICKPCKT_CK
Else goto DAMAGED

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ATTEMPTPICKPCKT_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTPICKPCKT_CK
Description: Edit check to verify presence when HHMEMBERPRESENT eq "No" , but
ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON or ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON are coded as if
the offender attempted to steal something directly from the respondent.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 and ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON eq 1 or\
HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 and ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent was not present, yet the offender tried to steal something from their
person.
Text:

The answers to HHMEMBERPRESENT, ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON and/or
ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON are inconsistent.
It was recorded that the respondent was not present, but it was also reported that
the offender tried to take something directly from the respondent.
Press the "Goto" button to return to
HHMEMBERPRESENT, ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON or
ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON to resolve this issue or the "Suppress" button to
accept the inconsistency.

Check Instructions: HHMEMBERPRESENT,
ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
and
ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON should all be in the selection box of the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production June instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected and ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 and
ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 14..26 goto OTHATTEMPTONPERS_CK
Elseif "Suppress" is selected and ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 and
ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 14..27 goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto HHMEMBERPRESENT, ATTEMPTTHEFTONPERSON
or ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON (depending on which item is selected in the
selection field).
Else goto DAMAGED

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Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.OTHATTEMPTONPERS_CK
Description: This edit check should appear when the respondent reports that the offender tried to
take something other than cash, purse or wallet from their person, however it was
reported that the offender only tried to take cash, purse or wallet in
ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 and ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 14..26
Universe

Description:
The
offender
tried
to
take
other
items
from
the
person
(ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1) when only cash, purse, or wallet was
reported as attempted to be taken (ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT in 11..13).
Text:

The offender only tried to take cash/purse/wallet in ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT. If the
offender tried to take something else from victim, it must first be reported in
ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT. If the offender only tried to take cash/purse/wallet from
victim, go to ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON and enter "No".

Check Instructions: The interviewer will only have the choice of either
1) going to ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT to enter something else that the offender
tried to take OR
2) going to ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON to enter that the offender did
not try to take anything else from their person
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: goto ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT
goto ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON

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ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS
Description: Which items did the offender try to take directly from respondent
Form Pane Label: Which items
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 1 and ATTEMPTHEFTWHAT eq 14..26
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which items did the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS try to take directly from
^YOU_NAME?
Exclude property not belonging to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM or other household
member.
Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with
"offenders"
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1, 3, RF, or "empty" fill
OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with "offender".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: RESPONDENT_VICTIM
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "respondent"
Else fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "victim".

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Items_Attempted_Theft_On_Person
Value:

Mnemonic:

14
Last Modified: Monday, April 21, 2014

Description:
Credit cards, check, bank cards
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15

Car

16

Other motor vehicle

17

Part of a motor vehicle

18

Gasoline or oil

19

Bicycle or parts

20

TV, DVD player, VCR, stereo, other household appliances

21

Silver, china, art objects

22

Other household furnishings

23

Personal effects (clothing, jewelry, toys, etc.)

24

Handgun (pistol, revolver)

25

Other firearm (rifle, shotgun)

26

Other - Specify

40

All of the above
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: The answer type for this field will comprise of all items marked in field
ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT, excluding cash, purse, or wallet (ATTEMPTHEFTWHAT eq
11, 12, 13). So a roster will need to be created and filled based on the answers marked
in ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT (categories 14-26 are only ones that could be valid for
ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS).
The text in parenthesis was the store instructions, but moved here for reference
purposes (Store 0 in index2, Do for index 14..26, If tabindex ne 0 then store tabindex
in index2 and store ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMS_text (c95_text in CASES) in table2
Store 0 in index4, Do for index6 14..26, If table2 ne blank then add 1 to index4 and
store table2 in table3)
If precode 40 is entered, then only those precodes marked in field
ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT should be marked in this field; excluding cash, purse, wallet.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Need to add edit check for an invalid preocde based on what entered in
ATTEMPTHEFTWHAT.
Also need to update skip pattern for invalid entries.
Skip Instructions: DAMAGED
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WHATWASTAKEN

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.WHATWASTAKEN
Description: What did the offender take
Form Pane Label: What was stolen
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHATWASTAKEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THEFT eq 1 or\
OTHERONPERSON_CK and WHATWASTAKEN is selected from the goto menu
Universe Description:
Question Text: What was taken that belonged to ^YOU_NAME or others in the household?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Items_Theft
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Cash

<>CASH/PURSE/WALLET/CREDIT CARDS[n] Cash

12

Purse

Purse

13

Wallet

14

Credit cards, checks, bank cards

15

Car

<>VEHICLE OR PARTS[n] Car

16

Other motor vehicle

17

Part of a motor vehicle (tire, hubcap, attached car stereo or satellite radio,
attached CB radio, etc.)

18

Unattached motor vehicle accessories or equipment (unattached CD player or
satellite radio, etc.)

19
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Gasoline or oil
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20

Bicycle or parts

21

<>HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS[n] TV, DVD player, VCR, stereo, other
household appliances

22

Silver, china, art objects

23

Other household furnishings (furniture, rugs, etc.)

24

<>PERSONAL EFFECTS[n] Portable electronic and photographic gear
(Personal stereo, TV, cellphone, camera, etc.)

25

Clothing, furs, luggage, briefcase

26

Jewelry, watch, keys

27

Collection of stamps, coins, etc.

28

Toys, sports and recreation equipment (not listed above)

29

Other personal and portable objects

30

<>FIREARMS[n] Handgun (pistol, revolver)

31

Other firearm (rifle, shotgun)

32

<>MISCELLANEOUS[n] Tools, machines, office equipment

33

Farm or garden produce, plants, fruit, logs

34

Animals - pet or livestock

35

Food or liquor

36

Other - Specify

37

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 36 goto WHATWASTAKEN_SPEC
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 goto AMOUNTCASHTAKEN
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 12,13 goto PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY
Else goto WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

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WHATWASTAKEN_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.WHATWASTAKEN_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what was stolen
Form Pane Label: What was stolen Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHATWASTAKEN_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN eq 36
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what was taken.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 goto AMOUNTCASHTAKEN
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 12,13 goto PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY
Else goto WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

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PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY
Description: Did the stolen purse or wallet contain any money
Form Pane Label: Did it contain money
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN eq 12, 13
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^PURSE_WALLET_STLN contain any money?
Fills: PURSE_WALLET_STLN
Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 and 13 fill PURSE_WALLET with "the stolen purse
and wallet"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 fill PURSE_WALLET with "the stolen purse"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 13 fill PURSE_WALLET with "the stolen wallet"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: #If PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY eq 1 store 11 in WHATWASTAKEN# (this store
instruction was removed from the instrument because it was causing problems in the
instrument since WHATWASTAKEN is before PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY and
looping back caused issues. Instead, we will store 11 in WHATWASTAKEN during
post-processing).
Array:
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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
This Item in E/C should allow 'empty'.
Skip Instructions: If PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY eq 1 goto AMOUNTCASHTAKEN
Else goto WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

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AMOUNTCASHTAKEN

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.AMOUNTCASHTAKEN
Description: Dollar amount of cash stolen
Form Pane Label: Amount of cash
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AMOUNTCASHTAKEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 or\
PRSWLT_CONTAINMONEY eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If not sure, ask:
How much cash was taken?
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996

Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 1
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

with the dollar sign to

The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

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WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY
Description: Who did the property belong to - theft
Form Pane Label: Property belonged to
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THEFT eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the stolen ^PROPERTY_MONEY belong to ^YOU_NAME personally, to
someone else in the household, or to both ^YOU_NAME and other household
members?
Fills: PROPERTY_MONEY
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12-26 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property and money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY
with "property and money"
Else fill PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Who_Property_Belonged_To
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

^RESP_C_NAME only

2

^RESP_C_NAME and other household member(s)

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3

Other household member(s) only

4

Nonhousehold member(s) only

5

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY eq 1,4,DK,RF and WHATWASTAKEN eq 15,16
goto PERMISSIONGIVEN
Elseif WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY eq 1,4,DK,RF and WHATWASTAKEN ne
15,16 goto ARTICLEINCAR
Elseif
WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY
eq
5
goto
WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY_SPEC
Else goto OTHERSOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

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WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for who the property belonged to - theft
Form Pane Label: Prop belonged to Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY eq 5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify who the stolen ^PROPERTY_MONEY belonged to.

Fills: PROPERTY_MONEY
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12-26 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property and money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY
with "property and money"
Else fill PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15,16 goto PERMISSIONGIVEN
Else goto ARTICLEINCAR
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OTHERSOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.OTHERSOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY
Description: Which household members did the property belong to - theft
Form Pane Label: Which HH members
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OTHERSOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHOOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY eq 2, 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If not sure, ask:
Besides ^THERESPONDENT_NAME, which household member(s) owned the
stolen ^PROPERTY_MONEY?
Enter appropriate line number(s).

Fills: THERESPONDENT_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill THERESPONDENT_NAME with "the respondent"
Else fill THERESPONDNENT_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: PROPERTY_MONEY
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12-26 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property and money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY
with "property and money"
Else fill PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Household_Property_Answer_Category_40
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Value:

Mnemonic:

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Description:

1

^L_NO ^NAME

2

^L_NO ^NAME

3

^L_NO ^NAME

4

^L_NO ^NAME

5

^L_NO ^NAME

6

^L_NO ^NAME

7

^L_NO ^NAME

8

^L_NO ^NAME

9

^L_NO ^NAME

10

^L_NO ^NAME

11

^L_NO ^NAME

12

^L_NO ^NAME

13

^L_NO ^NAME

14

^L_NO ^NAME

15

^L_NO ^NAME

16

^L_NO ^NAME

17

^L_NO ^NAME

18

^L_NO ^NAME

19

^L_NO ^NAME

20

^L_NO ^NAME

21

^L_NO ^NAME

22

^L_NO ^NAME

23

^L_NO ^NAME

24

^L_NO ^NAME

25

^L_NO ^NAME

26

^L_NO ^NAME

27

^L_NO ^NAME

28

^L_NO ^NAME

29

^L_NO ^NAME

30

^L_NO ^NAME

40

Household property
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: The answer type for this field will comprise of all household members.
So a roster will need to be created and filled based on the people listed on the
household roster where PELIG lt 9.
If precode 40 is entered for "household property" (i.e. property owned by all
household members) then all eligible household members should be marked. -THIS IS NOT CORRECT, IF PRECODE 40 IS MARKED DO NOT MARK OTHER LINE
NUMBERS SINCE MULTIPLE STOLEN ITEMS CAN BE OWNED BY MULTIPLE
PERSONS AND NOT NECESSARILY BY ENTIRE HHLD. OUR PROCEDURES ARE
FOR THE FRS TO MARK 40 AND OTHER LINE NUMBERS WHEN DIFFERENT
OWNERSHIP SITUATIONS EXISTS (-cds 11.01.07)
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTLNS eq (RESPONDENTLINE or eq L_NO for a person with
MEMBER ne 1 or gt HIGHLNO) goto OTHERSOWNED_CK
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 15,16 goto PERMISSIONGIVEN
Else go to ARTICLEINCAR

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OTHERSOWNED_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.OTHERSOWNED_CK
Description: Hard
edit
check
for
invalid
OTHERSOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

line

numbers

entered

at

Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHERSOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY eq RESPONDENTLINE or\
eq L_NO for a person with MEMBER ne 1 or \
gt HIGHLNO
Universe Description: Line number entered is invalid (i.e. respondent's line number for self or proxy interview),
linenumber for a nonmember, linenumber that is not valid based on highest line number
in the household roster, or a line number for a person under age 12.
Text:

You selected an invalid line number.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: OTHERSOWNEDSTOLENPROPERTY

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PERMISSIONGIVEN

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.PERMISSIONGIVEN
Description: Had permission ever been given to use the vehicle
Form Pane Label: Gave permission
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PERMISSIONGIVEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN eq 15,16
Universe Description:
Question Text: Had permission to use the ^CAR_MOTORVEHICLE ever been given to the
^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS?
Fills: CAR_MOTORVEHICLE
Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15 fill CAR_MOTORVEHICLE with "car"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 6 fill CAR_MOTORVEHICLE with "motor vehicle"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 5 AND 6 fill CAR_MOTORVEHICLE with "car and
other motor vehicle".

Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with
"offenders"
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1, 3, RF, or "empty" fill
OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with "offender".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: **NO LONGER NEEDED, THIS IS HANDLED IN THE FILL INSTRUCTIONS**
Store <0> in index2
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15 then add 1 to index2
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 16 then add 3 to index2
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If PERMISSIONGIVEN eq 1,RF goto RETURNCAR
Elseif PERMISSIONGIVEN eq 2,3 and WHATWASTAKEN eq
NUMBERHANDGUNS
Elseif PERMISSIONGIVEN eq 2,3 and WHATWASTAKEN eq
NUMBERFIREARMS
Elseif PERMISSIONGIVEN eq 2,3 and WHATWASTAKEN in 11..13 goto
CASHONPERSON
Else goto OTHERONPERSON

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30

goto

31

goto

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RETURNCAR

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.RETURNCAR
Description: Was the vehicle returned
Form Pane Label: Car returned
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RETURNCAR
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PERMISSIONGIVEN eq 1, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the offender return the ^CAR_MOTORVEHICLE this time?
Fills: CAR_MOTORVEHICLE
Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15 fill CAR_MOTORVEHICLE with "car"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 6 fill CAR_MOTORVEHICLE with "motor vehicle"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 5 AND 6 fill CAR_MOTORVEHICLE with "car and
other motor vehicle".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: **NO LONGER NEEDED, THIS IS HANDLED IN THE FILL INSTRUCTIONS**
Store <0> in index2
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15 then add 1 to index2
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 16 then add 3 to index2
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 30 goto NUMBERHANDGUNS
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 31 goto NUMBERFIREARMS
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN in 11..13 goto CASHONPERSON
Else goto OTHERONPERSON

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ARTICLEINCAR

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ARTICLEINCAR
Description: Were items in or attached to a motor vehicle - theft
Form Pane Label: Items in motor vehicle
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ARTICLEINCAR
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THEFT eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN ne empty and [(WHATWASTAKEN not ONLY eq
15) or (WHATWASTAKEN not ONLY eq 16) or (WHATWASTAKEN not only eq 15 AND
16)
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
^WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C IN or ATTACHED to a motor vehicle when
^ITWAS_THEYWERE taken?

Fills: WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C
Instructions: If only one answer category marked in ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or
WHATWASTAKEN fill WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Was the article"
Else if ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 27 or WHATWASTAKEN eq 37 fill
WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Was the article"
Else if ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or WHATWASTAKEN eq "CTRL + R" fill
WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Was the article"
Else if more than one answer category marked in ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or
WHATWASTAKEN fill WAS_WERETHEARTICLES_C with "Were the articles".

Fills: ITWAS_THEYWERE
Instructions: If only one answer category marked in WHATWASTAKEN fill
ITWAS_THEYWERE with "it was"
Else fill ITWAS_THEYWERE with "they were".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 30 goto NUMBERHANDGUNS
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 31 goto NUMBERFIREARMS
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN in 11..13 goto CASHONPERSON
Else goto OTHERONPERSON

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NUMBERHANDGUNS

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.NUMBERHANDGUNS
Description: Number of handguns stolen
Form Pane Label: Handguns
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NUMBERHANDGUNS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN eq 30
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many handguns were taken?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 97
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 31 goto NUMBERFIREARMS
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN in 11..13 goto CASHONPERSON
Else goto OTHERONPERSON

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NUMBERFIREARMS

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.NUMBERFIREARMS
Description: Number of firearms stolen
Form Pane Label: Firearms
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NUMBERFIREARMS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN eq 31
Universe Description:
Question Text: How many other types of firearms were taken?
Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 97
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN in 11..13 goto CASHONPERSON
Else goto OTHERONPERSON

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CASHONPERSON

Blaise Item-Level Specifications Report
Spider Version 1.6.2

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.CASHONPERSON
Description: Was the cash/purse/wallet on their person - theft
Form Pane Label: Was cash on person
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CASHONPERSON
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN = 11..13
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Was the ^CASH_PURSE_WALLET_T on ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES person, for
instance, in a pocket or being held?

Fills: CASH_PURSE_WALLET_T
Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12, 13 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET with
"cash"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 AND ne 11, 13 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET with
"purse"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 13 AND ne 11, 12 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET with
"wallet"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND 12 AND ne 13 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET
with "cash or purse"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND 13 AND ne 12 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET
with "cash or wallet"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 AND 13 AND ne 11 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET
with "purse or wallet"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND 12 AND 13 fill CASH_PURSE_WALLET with
"cash, purse, or wallet".

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: **NO LONGER NEEDED, THIS IS HANDLED IN THE FILL INSTRUCTIONS**
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 then add 1 to index3
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 then add 3 to index3
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 13 then add 5 to index3
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: OTHERONPERSON

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OTHERONPERSON

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.OTHERONPERSON
Description: Was the property on their person - theft
Form Pane Label: Property on person
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OTHERONPERSON
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN or \
(OTHERONPERSON_CK and OTHERONPERSON is selected from the goto menu)
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Was there anything ^ELSE2 the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS took directly from
^YOU_HIM_HER, for instance, from ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES pocket or hands,
or something that ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS wearing?
Exclude property not belonging to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM or other household
member.

Fills: ELSE2
Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 OR 12 OR 13 AND CASHONPERSON eq 1 fill ELSE2
with "else"
Else leave ELSE2 blank.

Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with
"offenders"
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1, 3, RF, or "empty" fill
OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with "offender".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
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Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: RESPONDENT_VICTIM
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "respondent"
Else fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "victim".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Until May 2009):
If OTHERONPERSON eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN eq 14..36, RF goto
ITEMSTAKEN
Elseif OTHERONPERSON eq 2,RF and WHATWASTAKEN only eq 11,14 goto
ALLPARTRECOVERED
Else goto PROPERTYVALUE
(Starting in June 2009):
If OTHERONPERSON eq 1 and HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2
PICKPOCKET_CK
Elseif OTHERONPERSON eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN ne 14..36
OTHERONPERSON_CK
Elseif OTHERONPERSON eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN eq 14..36, RF goto
ITEMSTAKEN
Elseif OTHERONPERSON ne 1 and CASHONPERSON eq 1
HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 goto PICKPOCKET_CK
Elseif OTHERONPERSON eq 2,RF and WHATWASTAKEN only eq 11,14 goto
ALLPARTRECOVERED
Else goto PROPERTYVALUE

Last Modified: Tuesday, January 6, 2009

goto
goto

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PICKPOCKET_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.PICKPOCKET_CK
Description: Edit check to verify presence when HHMEMBERPRESENT eq "No" , but
CASHONPERSON or OTHERONPERSON are coded as if the offender stole
something directly from the respondent.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 and CASHONPERSON eq 1 or\
HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 and OTHERONPERSON eq 1
Universe Description: Respondent was not present, yet the offender stole something from their person.
Text:

The answers to HHMEMBERPRESENT, CASHONPERSON and/or
OTHERONPERSON are inconsistent.
It was recorded that the respondent was not present, but it was also reported that
the offender stole something directly from the respondent.
Press the "Goto" button to return to HHMEMBERPRESENT, CASHONPERSON or
OTHERONPERSON to resolve this issue or the "Suppress" button to accept the
inconsistency.

Check Instructions: HHMEMBERPRESENT, CASHONPERSON and OTHERONPERSON should all be
in the selection box of the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production June instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected and OTHERONPERSON eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN ne
14..36 goto OTHERONPERSON_CK
Elseif "Suppress" is selected and OTHERONPERSON eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN
eq 14..36, RF goto ITEMSTAKEN
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto HHMEMBERPRESENT, CASHONPERSON or
OTHERONPERSON (depending on which item is selected in the selection field).
Else goto PROPERTYVALUE

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OTHERONPERSON_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.OTHERONPERSON_CK
Description: This edit check should appear when the respondent reports something other than cash,
purse or wallet was stolen from their person, however only cash, purse or wallet was
reported stolen in WHATWASTAKEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHERONPERSON eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN ne 14..36
Universe Description: Other items taken from the person (OTHERONPERSON eq 1) when only cash,
purse, or wallet reported stolen (WHATWASTAKEN in 11..13).
Text:

Only cash/purse/wallet reported as stolen in WHATWASTAKEN. If something else
was taken from victim, it must first be reported in WHATWASTAKEN. If only
cash/purse/wallet was taken from victim, go to OTHERONPERSON and enter "no".

Check Instructions: The interviewer will only have the choice of either
1) going to WHATWASTAKEN to enter something else that was stolen or
2) going to OTHERONPERSON to enter nothing else was stolen from the victim
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: goto WHATWASTAKEN
goto OTHERONPERSON

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ITEMSTAKEN

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ITEMSTAKEN
Description: Which items did the offender take directly from the respondent
Form Pane Label: Which items
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ITEMSTAKEN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: OTHERONPERSON = 1 and WHATWASTAKEN = 14..36
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which items did the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS take directly from
^YOU_NAME?
Exclude property not belonging to ^RESPONDENT_VICTIM or other household
member.
ITEMS TAKEN:
Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with
"offenders"
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1, 3, RF, or "empty" fill
OFFENDER_OFFENDERS with "offender".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: RESPONDENT_VICTIM
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "respondent"
Else fill RESPONDENT_VICTIM with "victim".

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Items_Theft_On_Person
Value:

Mnemonic:

Last Modified: Monday, April 21, 2014

Description:
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14

Credit cards, checks, bank cards

15

Car

16

Other motor vehicle

17

Part of a motor vehicle

18

Unattached motor vehicle accessories or equipment

19

Gasoline or oil

20

Bicycle or parts

21

TV, DVD player, VCR, stereo, other household appliances

22

Silver, china, art objects

23

Other household furnishings

24

Portable electronic and photographic gear

25

Clothing, furs, luggage, briefcase

26

Jewelry, watch, keys

27

Collection of stamps, coins, etc.

28

Toys, sports and recreation equipment

29

Other personal and portable objects

30

Handgun (pistol, revolver)

31

Other firearm (rifle, shotgun)

32

Tools, machines, office equipment

33

Farm or garden produce, plants, fruit, logs

34

Animals - pet or livestock

35

Food or liquor

36

Other - Specify

40

All of the above
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: The answer type for this field will comprise of all items marked in field
WHATWASTAKEN, excluding cash, purse, or wallet (WHATWASTAKEN eq 11, 12,
13). So a roster will need to be created and filled based on the answers marked in
WHATWASTAKEN (categories 14-36 are only ones that could be valid for
ITEMSTAKEN).
The text in parenthesis was the store instructions, but moved here for reference
purposes (Store 0 in index2, Do for index 14..36, If tabindex ne 0 then store tabindex
in index2 and store ITEMSTAKEN_text (c103_text in CASES) in table2
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Store 0 in index4, Do for index6 14..36, If table2 ne blank then add 1 to index4 and
store table2 in table3)
If precode 40 is entered, then only those precodes marked in field WHATWASTAKEN
should be marked in this field; excluding cash, purse, wallet.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Need to add edit check for an invalid precode not entered in WHATWASTAKEN.
Skip pattern will need to be updated based on this situation.
Skip Instructions: PROPERTYVALUE

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PROPERTYVALUE

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.PROPERTYVALUE
Description: Dollar amount of the value of the stolen property
Form Pane Label: Property value
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PROPERTYVALUE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN = 11..36, but does not only = 11, 14
Universe Description:
Question Text: What was the value of the PROPERTY that was taken? Include recovered
property. (^CASH_CREDITCARDS If jointly owned with a nonhousehold
member(s), include only the share owned by household members.)
Enter total dollar value for all items taken
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996
If respondent is unsure, ask for an estimate
Fills: CASH_CREDITCARDS
Instructions: If WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 fill CASH_CREDITCARDS with "Exclude any stolen
cash."
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 14 fill CASH_CREDITCARDS with "Exclude any
stolen checks or credit cards."
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND 14 fill CASH_CREDITCARDS with "Exclude
any stolen cash, checks, or credit cards.".

Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 0
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input

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x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

with the dollar sign to

The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If PROPERTYVALUE = 0..999996 goto DECIDEDVALUE
Else goto ALLPARTRECOVERED

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DECIDEDVALUE

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.DECIDEDVALUE
Description: How respondent decided the value of the stolen property
Form Pane Label: How decided value
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DECIDEDVALUE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PROPERTYVALUE eq 0-999996
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did ^YOU_NAME decide the value of the property that was taken?
Probe: (Any other way?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Decided_Value
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Original cost

12

Replacement cost

13

Personal estimate of current value

14

Insurance report estimate

15

Police estimate

16

Don't know

17

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If DECIDEDVALUE in 11..16, RF goto ALLPARTRECOVERED
Else goto DECIDEDVALUE_SPEC

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DECIDEDVALUE_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.DECIDEDVALUE_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how respondent decided the value of the stolen property
Form Pane Label: How decided Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DECIDEDVALUE_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DECIDEDVALUE = 17
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how the value of the property that was taken was decided.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ALLPARTRECOVERED

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ALLPARTRECOVERED

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.ALLPARTRECOVERED
Description: Was any of the stolen property recovered
Form Pane Label: Recovered
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ALLPARTRECOVERED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATWASTAKEN
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was all or part of the stolen ^PROPERTY_MONEY recovered, not counting
anything received from insurance?
Fills: PROPERTY_MONEY
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND ne 12-26 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property and money"
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT ne 11 AND eq (any of) 12-26 fill
PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND ne 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY with
"money"
Elseif WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 AND eq (any of) 12-36 fill PROPERTY_MONEY
with "property and money"
Else fill PROPERTY_MONEY with "property".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: All_Part_None
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

All

2

Part

3

None
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store 0 in index2
Do for index 11..36
If tabindex ne 0 then store tabindex in index2 and store ITEMSTAKEN_text
(c103_text in CASES) in table2
Store 0 in index4
Do for index6 11..36
If table2 ne blank then add 1 to index4 and store table2 in table3
Array:
Special Instructions: The answer type for this field will comprise of all items marked in field
WHATWASTAKEN
So a roster will need to be created and filled based on the answers marked in
WHATWASTAKEN
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ALLPARTRECOVERED eq 1 and WHATWASTAKEN eq 12, 13, 15..37, RF goto
RECOVEREDCASHVALUE
Elseif ALLPARTRECOVERED eq 2 goto WHATRECOVERED
Else goto RECOVEREDINSURANCE

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WHATRECOVERED

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.WHATRECOVERED
Description: What items were recovered
Form Pane Label: What was recovered
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHATRECOVERED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ALLPARTRECOVERED eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text: What was recovered?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 6
Answer List: What_Recovered
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Cash

Cash

2

Purse

3

Wallet

4

Credit cards, checks, bank cards

5

Car or other motor vehicle

6

Property other than the above
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.

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Skip Instructions: If WHATRECOVERED eq 1 and AMOUNTCASHTAKEN ne 1-999996,DK,RF OR
WHATRECOVERED eq 2 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 12 OR
WHATRECOVERED eq 3 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 13 OR
WHATRECOVERED eq 4 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 14 OR
WHATRECOVERED eq 5 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 15,16 OR
WHATRECOVERED eq 6 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 17..36
goto WHAT_RECOVERED_CK
Elseif WHATRECOVERED eq 1 goto CASHRECOVERED
Elseif WHATRECOVERED eq 2,3 goto CONTAINMONEY
Elseif WHATRECOVERED only eq 4 goto RECOVEREDINSURANCE
Elseif WHATRECOVERED eq RF goto RECOVEREDINSURANCE
Else goto RECOVEREDCASHVALUE

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WHAT_RECOVERED_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.WHAT_RECOVERED_CK
Description: Cash, purse, wallet, car, or other property reported recovered but not reported as
stolen.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATRECOVERED eq 1 and AMOUNTCASHTAKEN ne 1-999996,DK,RF OR\
WHATRECOVERED eq 2 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 12 OR\
WHATRECOVERED eq 3 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 13 OR\
WHATRECOVERED eq 4 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 14 OR \
WHATRECOVERED eq 5 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 15,16 OR \
WHATRECOVERED eq 6 and WHATWASTAKEN eq entry but ne 17..36
Universe Description: The entry in WHATRECOVERED does not match the entries in WHATWASTAKEN or
AMOUNTCASHTAKEN. For example, in WHATRECOVERED the FR marked Precode
5, but a car or motor vehicle were not marked as stolen in WHATWASTAKEN
Text:

Invalid entry. You reported something was recovered that was not reported as
stolen.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: If GOTO allow return to WHATWASTAKEN or WHATRECOVERED

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CONTAINMONEY

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.CONTAINMONEY
Description: Did the recovered purse or wallet contain any money
Form Pane Label: Did it contain money
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CONTAINMONEY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATRECOVERED = 2, 3
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^PURSE_WALLET contain any money?
Fills: PURSE_WALLET
Instructions: If WHATRECOVERED eq 2 and 3 fill PURSE_WALLET with "the recovered purse
and wallet"
Elseif WHATRECOVERED eq 2 fill PURSE_WALLET with "the recovered purse"
Elseif WHATRECOVERED eq 3 fill PURSE_WALLET with "the recovered wallet"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If CONTAINMONEY = 1 goto CASHRECOVERED
Else goto RECOVEREDCASHVALUE

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CASHRECOVERED

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.CASHRECOVERED
Description: How much cash was recovered
Form Pane Label: Cash recovered
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CASHRECOVERED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: WHATRECOVERED eq 1 or\
CONTAINMONEY eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

If necessary: How much cash was recovered?
CASH REPORTED TAKEN: $^CASHTAKEN.00
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996

Fills: CASHTAKEN
Instructions: Fill CASHTAKEN with the entry from AMOUNTCASHTAKEN.

Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 0
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

Last Modified: Monday, April 21, 2014

with the dollar sign to

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The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If CASHRECOVERED eq 1-999996 and gt AMOUNTCASHTAKEN entry of 1-999996
goto CASH_CK
Elseif WHATRECOVERED ne 2, 3, 5, 6, RF goto RECOVEREDINSURANCE
Else goto RECOVEREDCASHVALUE

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CASH_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.CASH_CK
Description: Hard edit check when the amount of cash reported stolen is greater than the amount
of cash reported recovered
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: CASHRECOVERED eq 1-999996 and is gt AMOUNTCASHTAKEN entry of 1999996
Universe Description: Amount of cash recovered is $1-$999,996 and is greater than the amount of cash
stolen value of $1-$999,996
Text:

The amount of cash reported stolen, ^CASHTAKEN is less than the amount of cash
reported recovered, ^CASHRECOVERED.

Check Instructions: Both AMOUNTOFCASHTAKEN and CASHRECOVERED should be in the lower
window in order to navigate to the two items that evoked the edit check.
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: Goto AMOUNTOFCASHTAKEN (to change entry) or CASHRECOVERED (to change
entry) depending on which item is highlighted in the lower window of the edit check.
Fills: CASHTAKEN
Instructions: Fill CASHTAKEN with the entry from AMOUNTCASHTAKEN.
Fills: CASHRECOVERED
Instructions: Fill CASHRECOVERED with the entry from CASHRECOVERED

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RECOVEREDCASHVALUE

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.RECOVEREDCASHVALUE
Description: What was the value of the property after it was recovered
Form Pane Label: Recovered prop value
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RECOVEREDCASHVALUE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (WHATWASTAKEN ne "empty" and not only eq 11, 14 and ALLPARTRECOVERED
eq 1) or \
(ALLPARTRECOVERED eq 2 and WHATRECOVERED eq 2,3,5,6)
Universe Description:
Question Text: Considering any damage, what was the value of the property after it was
recovered? ^DONOTINCLUDE
If value of recovered property is the same as value of property taken then enter the
amount below.
VALUE OF PROPERTY TAKEN: $^PROPVALUE.00
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996
Fills: PROPVALUE
Instructions: Fill PROPVALUE with entry from PROPERTYVALUE.

Type: Integer
Length: 6
Min: 0
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: REMEMBER TO ADD IN EDIT when c108 gt c104 - DONE 2/3/06 cjl
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If RECOVEREDCASHVALUE eq 1-999996 and gt PROPERTYVALUE entry of 1999996 goto PROPERTYVALUE_CK
Else goto RECOVEREDINSURANCE

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PROPERTYVALUE_CK

Check

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.PROPERTYVALUE_CK
Description: Soft edit check when the value of the property that was recovered is greater than the
value of the property that was taken
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RECOVEREDCASHVALUE eq 1-999996 and is gt PROPERTYVALUE entry of 1999996
Universe Description: Value of property recovered is $1-$999,996 and is greater than the value of stolen
property, which is an entry of $1-$999,996
Text:

The value of the property that was recovered, ^RECPROPVALUE, is greater than
the value of the property that was taken, ^PROPVALUE.

Check Instructions: GOTO should allow options for selecting to goto RECOVEREDCASHVALUE and
PROPERTYVALUE
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If 'GOTO' is selected goto RECOVEREDCASHVALUE or PROPERTYVALUE
If 'SUPPRESS' is selected goto RECOVEREDINSURANCE
Fills: RECPROPVALUE
Instructions: Fill RECPROPVALUE with RECOVEREDCASHVALUE.
Fills: PROPVALUE
Instructions: Fill PROPVALUE with entry from PROPERTYVALUE.

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RECOVEREDINSURANCE

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.RECOVEREDINSURANCE
Description: Theft reported to insurance company
Form Pane Label: Reported to insurance
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RECOVEREDINSURANCE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THEFT=1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was the theft reported to an insurance company?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_Reported_To_Insurance
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know

4

Don't have insurance
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: DAMAGED

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NCVS2SEC5INTID

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.NCVS2SEC5INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 5 block (TheftMV)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec5intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((ATTMPTTHEFT eq 2,3,RF or
ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 2,RF or
ATTEMPTHEFTITEMS in 14-26,40,DK,RF or
RECOVEREDINSURANCE eq 1,2,3,4,RF) AND NCVS2SEC5INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SEC5INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC5JBID
Array:

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NCVS2SEC5JBID

Field

BNCVS2.THEFT_MV.NCVS2SEC5JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 5 block (TheftMV)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec5jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((ATTMPTTHEFT eq 2,3,RF or
ATTEMPTTHEFTITEMONPERSON eq 2,RF or
ATTEMPTHEFTITEMS in 14-26,40,DK,RF or
RECOVEREDINSURANCE eq 1,2,3,4,RF) AND NCVS2SEC5JBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS2SEC5JBID
Array:

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DAMAGE_POLICE

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Block

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE
Description: Property Damage, Police
Tab Name: Property Damage, Police
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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DAMAGED

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.DAMAGED
Description: Anything damaged, other than stolen property
Form Pane Label: Anything damaged
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DAMAGED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: THEFT
Universe Description:
Help Screen: H_DAMAGED_ENG
Question Text:

^OTHERTHANSTOLEN_WAS anything that belonged to ^YOU_NAME or other
members of the household damaged in this incident?
Probe: (For example, was [a lock or window broken/clothing damaged/damage
done to a car], or something else?)
Fills: OTHERTHANSTOLEN_WAS
Instructions: If THEFT eq 1 fill OTHERTHANSTOLEN_WAS with "Other than stolen property
was"
Else fill OTHERTHANSTOLEN_WAS with "Was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: For the Spanish Help screen, use H_DAMAGED_SP.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If DAMAGED = 1 goto DAMAGEDREPAIRED
Else goto POLICEINFORMED

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DAMAGEDREPAIRED

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.DAMAGEDREPAIRED
Description: Were the damaged items repaired or replaced
Form Pane Label: Replace damaged items
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DAMAGEDREPAIRED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DAMAGED eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: [Was/Were] the damaged item(s) repaired or replaced?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes(All)_Yes(Part)_No(None)
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes, all

2

Yes, part

3

No, none
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If DAMAGEDREPAIRED eq 1,2 goto ACTCOSTREPAIRREPLACE
Elseif DAMAGEDREPAIRED eq 3,DK,RF goto ESTCOSTTOREPAIRREPLACE

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ESTCOSTTOREPAIRREPLACE

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.ESTCOSTTOREPAIRREPLACE
Description: Estimated cost if items had been repaired/replaced
Form Pane Label: Est. cost to replace
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ESTCOSTTOREPAIRREPLACE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DAMAGEDREPAIRED = 3, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: How much would it cost to repair or replace the damaged item(s)?
Enter 0 for no cost
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996
Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 0
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

with the dollar sign to

The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ESTCOSTTOREPAIRREPLACE = 000001..999996, DK, RF goto PAIDREPAIRS
Else goto POLICEINFORMED

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ACTCOSTREPAIRREPLACE

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.ACTCOSTREPAIRREPLACE
Description: Actual cost to repair/replace items
Form Pane Label: Actual cost to replace
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ACTCOSTREPAIRREPLACE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DAMAGEDREPAIRED = 1,2
Universe Description:
Question Text: How much was the repair or replacement cost?
Enter 0 for no cost
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996

Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 0
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

with the dollar sign to

The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ACTCOSTREPAIRREPLACE = 000001..999996, DK, RF goto PAIDREPAIRS
Else goto POLICEINFORMED
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PAIDREPAIRS

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.PAIDREPAIRS
Description: Who paid for the items to be repaired/replaced
Form Pane Label: Who paid for
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PAIDREPAIRS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ESTCOSTTOREPAIRREPLACE
eq
000001..999996,
ACTCOSTREPAIRREPLACE eq 000001..999996, DK, RF

DK,

RF

or

Universe Description:
Question Text: Who ^PAIDWILLPAY for the repairs or replacement?
Probe: (Anyone else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: PAIDWILLPAY
Instructions: If DAMAGEDREPAIRED eq 1 or 2 fill PAIDWILLPAY with "paid"
Else fill PAIDWILLPAY with "will pay"

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Who_Pays_Repairs_Replacement
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Items will not be repaired or replaced

2

Household member

3

Landlord or landlord's insurance

4

Victim's (or household's) insurance

5

Offender

6

Other - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If PAIDREPAIRS eq 1..5,DK,RF goto POLICEINFORMED
Else goto PAIDREPAIRS_SPEC

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PAIDREPAIRS_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.PAIDREPAIRS_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for who paid to repair/replace items
Form Pane Label: Who paid Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: PAIDREPAIRS_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: PAIDREPAIRS = 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify who (paid/will pay) for the repairs or replacement.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: Go to POLICEINFORMED

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POLICEINFORMED

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEINFORMED
Description: Were the police informed about the incident
Form Pane Label: Police informed
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEINFORMED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DAMAGED
Universe Description:
Help Screen: H_POLICEINFORMED_ENG
Question Text:
Were the police informed or did they find out about this incident in any way?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: For the Spanish Help screen, use H_POLICEINFORMED_SP.
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICEINFORMED eq 1 goto POLICEFINDOUT
Elseif POLICEINFORMED eq 2 goto NOTREPORTEDPOLICE
Else goto AGENCYHELP
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POLICEFINDOUT

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEFINDOUT
Description: How did police find out about the incident
Form Pane Label: How police found out
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEFINDOUT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINFORMED eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How did the police find out about it?
Enter first precode that applies
^PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION
Fills: PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION with the interviewer
instruction "<>We want the proxy respondent to answer the questions
POLICEFINDOUT through ANYTHINGFURTHER_SPEC for himself/herself, not
for the person for whom the interview is being taken.[n]"
Else leave PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Police_Found_Out
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Respondent

12

Other household member

13

Someone official called police (guard, apt. manager, school official, etc.)

14

Someone else

15

Police were at scene

16

Offender was a police officer

17

Some other way - Specify
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICEFINDOUT eq 11 goto REASONREPORT
Elseif POLICEFINDOUT eq 12..14 goto POLICEARRIVE
Elseif POLICEFINDOUT eq 15, DK, RF goto POLICEACTION
Elseif POLICEFINDOUT eq 16 goto POLICECONTACT
Else goto POLICEFINDOUT_SPEC

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POLICEFINDOUT_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEFINDOUT_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how the police found out about the incident
Form Pane Label: Police found out Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEFINDOUT_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEFINDOUT eq 17
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify how the police found out about it.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: POLICECONTACT

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NOTREPORTEDPOLICE

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NOTREPORTEDPOLICE
Description: Reason why the respondent did not report the incident to the police
Form Pane Label: Why not reported
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NOTREPORTEDPOLICE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINFORMED = 2
Universe Description: THIS WAS 3 SCREENS IN CASES BUT NOW ONE ITEM IN BLAISE
Help Screen: H_NOTREPORTED_ENG
Question Text:
What was the reason it was not reported to the police?
Probe: (Can you tell me a little more? Any other reason?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
^PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION
Fills: PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION with the interviewer
instruction "<>We want the proxy respondent to answer the questions
POLICEFINDOUT through ANYTHINGFURTHER_SPEC for himself/herself, not
for the person for whom the interview is being taken.[n]"
Else leave PROXYRESPONDENTINSTRUCTION blank.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Reason_Unreported_To_Police
Value:

Mnemonic:

11

Description:
<>DEALT WITH ANOTHER WAY[n] Reported to another official (guard, apt.
manager, school official, etc.)

12

Private or personal matter or took care of it myself or informally; told offender's
parent

13
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<>NOT IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO RESPONDENT[n] Minor or unsuccessful
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crime, small or no loss, recovered property
14

Child offender(s), "kids stuff"

15

Not clear that it was a crime or that harm was intended

16

<>INSURANCE WOULDN'T COVER[n] No insurance, loss less than
deductible, etc.

17

<>POLICE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING[n] Didn't find out until too late

18

Could not recover or identify property

19

Could not find or identify offender, lack of proof

20

<>POLICE WOULDN'T HELP[n] Police wouldn't think it was important enough,
wouldn't want to be bothered or get involved

21

Police would be inefficient, ineffective (they'd arrive late or not at all, wouldn't
do a good job, etc.)

22

Police would be biased, would harass/insult respondent, cause respondent
trouble, etc.

23

Offender was a police officer

24

<>OTHER REASON[n] Did not want to get offender in trouble with the law

25

Was advised not to report to police

26

Afraid of reprisal by offender or others

27

Did not want to or could not take time - too inconvenient

28

Other - Specify

29

Respondent not present or doesn't know why it wasn't reported
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 11 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 12 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 13 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 14 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 15 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 16 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 17 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 18 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 19 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 20 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 21 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 22 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 23 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 24 store 1 in index,

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If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 25 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 26 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 27 store 1 in index,
If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE = 28 store 1 in index
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If NOTREPORTEDPOLICE eq 28 goto NOTREPORTEDPOLICE_SPEC
Elseif index gt 1 goto NOTREPORTIMPORTANT
Else goto AGENCYHELP

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NOTREPORTEDPOLICE_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NOTREPORTEDPOLICE_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for why the respondent did not report the incident to police
Form Pane Label: Not reported Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NOTREPORTEDPOLICE_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: NOTREPORTEDPOLICE eq 28
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the reason it was not reported to the police.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If index gt 1 goto NOTREPORTIMPORTANT
Else goto AGENCYHELP

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NOTREPORTIMPORTANT

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NOTREPORTIMPORTANT
Description: Most important reason - Not reported to police
Form Pane Label: Most important reason
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NOTREPORTIMPORTANT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: NOTREPORTEDPOLICE AND index gt 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which of these would you say was the most important reason why the incident
was not reported to the police?
REASONS NOT REPORTED:
Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Reason_Unreported_Most_Important
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Reported to another official (guard, apt. manager, school official, etc.)

12

Private or personal matter or took care of it myself or informally; told
offender's

13

parent
Minor or unsuccessful crime, small or no loss, recovered property

14

Child offender(s),

15

Not clear that it was a crime or that harm was intended

16

No insurance, loss less than deductible, etc.

17

Didn't find out until too late

18

Could not recover or identify property

19

Could not find or identify offender, lack of proof

20

Police wouldn't think it was important enough, wouldn't want to be
bothered or

21
22

23
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get involved
Police would be inefficient, ineffective
Police would be biased, would harass/insult respondent, cause
respondent
trouble, etc.
Offender was a police officer
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24

Did not want to get offender in trouble with the law

25

Was advised not to report to police

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Afraid of reprisal by offender or others

27

Did not want to or could not take time - too inconvenient

28

Other - Specify
None more importaN
nto one reason more important
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: The answer list for this field is comprised of all answer categories selected in
NOTREPORTEDPOLICE. Therefore, a roster will need to be created and filled based
on the answers marked in NOTREPORTEDPOLICE.
The text in parenthesis was the store instructions, but moved here for reference
purposes (Store 0 in index2, Do for index 11..28, If tabindex ne 0 then store tabindex
in index2 and store NOTREPORTEDPOLICE_text (c118_text in CASES) in table2
Store 0 in index4, Do for index6 11..28, If table2 ne blank then add 1 to index4 and
store table2 in table3)
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Need to add edit check for an invalid
NOTREPORTEDPOLICE.
Also need to update skip based on this situation.

precode

based

on

entry

in

Skip Instructions: AGENCYHELP

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REASONREPORT

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.REASONREPORT
Description: Reason why the respondent reported the incident to the police
Form Pane Label: Why reported
SAS Name:
Tag Name: REASONREPORT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEFINDOUT eq 11
Universe Description:
Help Screen: H_WHYREPORTED_ENG
Question Text:
Besides the fact that it was a crime, did YOU have any other reason for
reporting this incident to the police?
Probe: (Any other reason?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Other_Reason(s)_For_Reporting_To_Police
Value:

Mnemonic:

11

Description:
<>TO GET HELP WITH THIS INCIDENT[n] Stop or prevent THIS incident from
happening

12

Needed help after incident due to injury, etc.

13

<>TO RECOVER LOSS[n] To recover property

14

To collect insurance

15

<>TO GET OFFENDER[n] To prevent further crimes against
respondent/respondent's household by this offender

16

To stop this offender from committing other crimes against anyone

17

To punish offender

18

Catch or find offender - other reason or no reason given

19

<>TO LET POLICE KNOW[n] To improve police surveillance of respondent's
home, area, etc.

20
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Duty to let police know about crime
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<>OTHER[n] Other reason - Specify

22

No other reason
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If REASONREPORT eq 11 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 12 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 13 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 14 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 15 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 16 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 17 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 18 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 19 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 20 add 1 to index,
If REASONREPORT eq 21 add 1 to index
This is no longer needed, but won't hurt to leave in. It is not needed since any entry
other than 22 will go to item REPORTIMPORTANT. -cds 11.05.07
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Until March 2009):
If REASONREPORT eq 21 goto REASONREPORT_SPEC
Elseif REASONREPORT eq 22 and any entry of 11
REASONREPORT_CK
Elseif REASONREPORT eq 22 goto POLICEARRIVE
Elseif REASONREPORT eq one or more entries
REPORTIMPORTANT
Else goto POLICEARRIVE

through

in

21

11..21

(Starting in April 2009):
If REASONREPORT eq 21 goto REASONREPORT_SPEC
Elseif REASONREPORT eq 13 and ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 2
REPORTTORECOVER_CK
Elseif REASONREPORT eq 22 and any entry of 11 through 21
REASONREPORT_CK
Elseif REASONREPORT eq 22 goto POLICEARRIVE
Elseif REASONREPORT eq one or more entries in 11..21
REPORTIMPORTANT
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goto

goto

goto
goto

goto

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Else goto POLICEARRIVE

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REASONREPORT_CK

Check

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.REASONREPORT_CK
Description: Edit check for REASONREPORT to prevent marking answer category 22 in
conjunction with any other answer category.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: REASONREPORT eq 22 and REASONREPORT eq any entry of 11 through 21
Universe Description: Reason for reporting to police is "No other reason" (ie. this implies that "Because it
was a crime was most important) and other reason(s) also marked
Text:

Invalid entry. You cannot select answer category 22 "No other reason" along with
any other answer category in this item.

Check Instructions:
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: REASONREPORT

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REASONREPORT_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.REASONREPORT_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for why the respondent reported the incident to police
Form Pane Label: Why reported Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: REASONREPORT_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: REASONREPORT eq 21
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify other reason for reporting this incident to the police.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Until March 2009):
REPORTIMPORTANT
(Starting in April 2009):
If
REASONREPORT
eq
13
REPORTTORECOVER_CK
Else goto REPORTIMPORTANT

Last Modified: Thursday, April 9, 2009

and

ATTEMPTTHEFT

eq

2

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REPORTTORECOVER_CK

Check

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.REPORTTORECOVER_CK
Description: Edit check to verify whether a theft or attempted theft occurred when the incident was
reported to the police to recover stolen property, but no theft or attempted theft were
reported in THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: REASONREPORT eq 13 and ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 2
Universe Description: Reported this incident to the police to recover stolen property when no theft or
attempted theft was recorded in THEFT and ATTEMPTTHEFT.
Text:

The answers to THEFT, ATTEMPTTHEFT and REASONREPORT are inconsistent.
It was reported that no theft or attempted theft occurred, but it was then recorded
that the respondent called the police to recover stolen property.
Press the "Goto" button to return to THEFT, ATTEMPTTHEFT or
REASONREPORT to resolve this issue or the "Suppress" button to accept the
inconsistency.

Check Instructions: THEFT, ATTEMPTTHEFT and REASONREPORT should all be in the selection box
of the edit check.
This edit check should be added in the Production April instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto REPORTIMPORTANT
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto THEFT, ATTEMPTEDTHEFT or REASONREPORT
(depending on which item is selected in the selection field).
Else goto REASONREPORT

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REPORTIMPORTANT

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.REPORTIMPORTANT
Description: Most important reason - Reported to police
Form Pane Label: Most important reason
SAS Name:
Tag Name: REPORTIMPORTANT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: REASONREPORT eq 11-21
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which of these would you say was the most important reason why the incident
was reported to the police?
REASONS REPORTED TO POLICE:
Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Other_Reason(s)_For_Reporting_Most_Important
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Stop or prevent THIS incident from happening

12

Needed help after incident due to injury, etc.

13

To recover property

14

To collect insurance

15

To prevent further crimes against respondent/respondent's household
by this offender

16

To stop this offender from committing other crimes against anyone

17

To punish offender

18

Catch or find offender - other reason or no reason given

19

To improve police surveillance of respondent's home, area, etc.

20

Duty to let police know about crime

21

Other reason - Specify

22

Because was crimeBecause it was a crime was most important
23

No one reason more important
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: The answer type for this field will comprise of all categories (11 through 21) marked in
field REASONREPORT plus the additional answer categories 22 (Because it was a
crime was most important) and 23 (No one reason more important). Therefore, a roster
will need to be created and filled based on the answers marked in REASONREPORT.
Additionally, you should always display answer categories 22 "Because it was a crime
was most important" and 23 "No one reason more important" in the answer list for this
item.
The text in parenthesis was the store instructions, but moved here for reference
purposes (Store 0 in index2, Do for index 11..21, If tabindex ne 0 then store tabindex
in index2 and store REASONREPORT_text (c120_text in CASES) in table2
Store 0 in index4, Do for index6 11..21, If table2 ne blank then add 1 to index4 and
store table2 in table3)
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: Go to POLICEARRIVE

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POLICEARRIVE

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEARRIVE
Description: Did police come when informed of incident
Form Pane Label: Did police arrive
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEARRIVE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEFINDOUT eq 11,12,13,14
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the police come when they found out about the incident?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_RespWentToPolice
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know

4

Respondent went to police
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICEARRIVE eq 1 goto TIMEPOLICEARRIVE
Elseif POLICEARRIVE eq 2,3,RF goto POLICECONTACT
Else goto POLICEACTION

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TIMEPOLICEARRIVE

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.TIMEPOLICEARRIVE
Description: How soon did the police respond
Form Pane Label: How soon responded
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TIMEPOLICEARRIVE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEARRIVE = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How soon after the police found out did they respond? Was it within 5 minutes,
within 10 minutes, an hour, a day, or longer?
Enter the code for the first answer category that the respondent is sure of.
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Soon_Police_Respond
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Within 5 minutes

2

Within 10 minutes

3

Within an hour

4

Within a day

5

Longer than a day

6

Don't know how soon
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: POLICEACTION

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POLICEACTION

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEACTION
Description: What did the police do while they were there
Form Pane Label: What did police do
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEACTION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEARRIVE eq 1 or 4 or \
POLICEFINDOUT eq 15,DK,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: What did they do while they were ^HERE_THERE?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: HERE_THERE
Instructions: If MODE eq 0 (CAPI) AND INTTYP eq 1 (Personal Visit) fill HERE_THERE with
"here"
Else fill HERE_THERE with "there".

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Police_Activity_While_There
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Took report

12

Searched/looked around

13

Took evidence (fingerprints, inventory, etc.)

14

Questioned witnesses or suspects

15

Promised surveillance

16

Promised to investigate

17

Made arrest

18

Other - Specify

19

Don't know

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICEACTION eq 18 goto POLICEACTION_SPEC
Else goto POLICECONTACT

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POLICEACTION_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEACTION_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what police did while they were there
Form Pane Label: What police did Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEACTION_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEACTION eq 18
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what they did while they were ^HERE_THERE.

Fills: HERE_THERE
Instructions: If MODE eq 0 (CAPI) AND INTTYP eq 1 (Personal Visit) fill HERE_THERE with
"here"
Else fill HERE_THERE with "there".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: POLICECONTACT

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POLICECONTACT

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICECONTACT
Description: Did the police later contact the respondent
Form Pane Label: Later contact
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICECONTACT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINFORMED eq 1
Universe Description: Police were informed about this incident.
Question Text: Did you ^ANYONEINHH have any later contact with the police about the
incident?
Fills: ANYONEINHH
Instructions: If HIGHLNO ne 1 fill ANYONEINHH with "or anyone in your household"
Else leave ANYONEINHH blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICECONTACT eq 1 goto POLICEINTOUCH
Else goto SIGNCOMPLAINT

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POLICEINTOUCH

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEINTOUCH
Description: Was it the police or the respondent that kept in touch
Form Pane Label: Police or respondent
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEINTOUCH
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICECONTACT eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the police get in touch with you or did you get in touch with them?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Police_Get_In_Touch
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Police contacted respondent or other household member

2

Respondent ^OTHERHHMEMBERS contacted police

3

Both

4

Don't know

5

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICEINTOUCH eq 5 goto POLICEINTOUCH_SPEC
Else goto HOWPOLICECONTACT

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POLICEINTOUCH_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEINTOUCH_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for who kept in touch - police or respondent
Form Pane Label: Police or resp Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEINTOUCH_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINTOUCH eq 5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify did the police get in touch with you or did you get in touch with them.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: HOWPOLICECONTACT

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HOWPOLICECONTACT

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.HOWPOLICECONTACT
Description: How did the police/respondent keep in touch - in person or by phone
Form Pane Label: How kept in touch
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWPOLICECONTACT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICECONTACT eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was that in person, by phone, or some other way?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: How_Police_Contacted
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

In person

2

Not in person (by phone, mail, etc.)

3

Both in person and not in person

4

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: POLICEFOLLOWUP

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POLICEFOLLOWUP

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEFOLLOWUP
Description: What did police do when following up
Form Pane Label: Police follow up
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEFOLLOWUP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICECONTACT = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What did the police do in following up this incident?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Police_Followup_Activities
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Took report

12

Questioned witnesses or suspects

13

Did or promised surveillance/investigation

14

Recovered property

15

Made arrest

16

Stayed in touch with respondent/household

17

Other - Specify

18

Nothing (to the respondent's knowledge)

19

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICEFOLLOWUP = 17 then go to POLICEFOLLOWUP_SPEC
Else go to SIGNCOMPLAINT

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POLICEFOLLOWUP_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.POLICEFOLLOWUP_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what police did while following up
Form Pane Label: Police follow up Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: POLICEFOLLOWUP_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEFOLLOWUP eq 17
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what the police did in following up this incident.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SIGNCOMPLAINT

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SIGNCOMPLAINT

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.SIGNCOMPLAINT
Description: Did respondent sign a complaint against the offender(s)
Form Pane Label: Complaint against off
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SIGNCOMPLAINT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICECONTACT
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did you ^SOMEONEINHH sign a complaint against the offender(s) to the police
department or the authorities?
Fills: SOMEONEINHH
Instructions: If HIGHLNO ge 2 fill SOMEONEINHH with "or someone in your household"
Else leave SOMEONEINHH blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ARRESTMADE

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ARRESTMADE
Field
BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.ARRESTMADE
Description: Was anyone arrested in connection with incident
Form Pane Label: Anyone arrested
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ARRESTMADE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICECONTACT
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
As far as you know, was anyone arrested or were
charges brought against anyone in connection with
this incident?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don’t know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ATCONSIDERCRIME

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Field

ATCONSIDERCRIME
BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.ATCONSIDERCRIME
Description: Did respondent consider incident a crime when occured?

Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ATCONSIDERCRIME
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: At the time, did you consider this incident to be a crime?
Fills:
Instructions:
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.

Skip Instructions: If ATCONSIDERCRIME eq 2 goto NOTCONSIDERCRIMEA
Else goto NOWCONSIDERCRIME

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NOTCONSIDERCRIMEA

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NOTCONSIDERCRIMEA
Description: Write-in entry for why respondent did not consider incident a crime
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NOTCONSIDERCRIMEA
Inherited Universe:
Universe: ATCONSIDERCRIME eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Why did you not consider this incident to be a crime?

Type: String
Length: 300
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions:.
Skip Instructions: NOWCONSIDERCRIME

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NOWCONSIDERCRIME

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NOWCONSIDERCRIME
Description: Does respondent now consider incident a crime?
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NOWCONSIDERCRIME
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: Now, looking back, do you consider this incident to be a crime?
Fills:
Instructions:
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.

Skip Instructions: If ATCONSIDERCRIME eq 2 goto NOTCONSIDERCRIMEB
Else goto AGENCYHELP

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NOTCONSIDERCRIMEB

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NOTCONSIDERCRIMEB
Description: Write-in entry for why respondent did not consider incident a crime
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: NOTCONSIDERCRIMEB
Inherited Universe:
Universe: NOWCONSIDERCRIME eq 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Looking back, why did you not consider this incident to be a crime?

Type: String
Length: 300
Don't Know x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions:.
Skip Instructions: AGENCYHELP

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AGENCYHELP

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.AGENCYHELP
Description: Did anyone receive help or advice from an office or agency, other than police
Form Pane Label: Receive help or advice
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AGENCYHELP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINFORMED
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did you ^SOMEONEINHH receive any help or advice from any office or agency other than the police - that deals with victims of crime?
Fills: SOMEONEINHH
Instructions: If HIGHLNO ge 2 fill SOMEONEINHH with "or someone in your household"
Else leave SOMEONEINHH blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If AGENCYHELP eq 1 goto TYPEOFAGENCY
Elseif POLICEINFORMED eq 1 goto CONTACTAUTHORITITES
Else goto DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
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TYPEOFAGENCY

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.TYPEOFAGENCY
Description: Was the agency government or private
Form Pane Label: Private or govt agency
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TYPEOFAGENCY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: AGENCYHELP eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Was that a government or a private agency?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Govt_Private_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Government

2

Private

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If POLICEINFORMED eq 1 goto CONTACTAUTHORITIES
Else goto DOINGATINCIDENTTIME

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CONTACTAUTHORITIES

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.CONTACTAUTHORITIES
Description: Did respondent contact other authorities about this incident
Form Pane Label: Contact other authorities
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CONTACTAUTHORITIES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINFORMED eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Have you ^SOMEONEINHH had contact with any other authorities about this
incident (such as a prosecutor, court, or juvenile officer)?
Fills: SOMEONEINHH
Instructions: If HIGHLNO ge 2 fill SOMEONEINHH with "or someone in your household"
Else leave SOMEONEINHH blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If CONTACTAUTHORITIES eq 1 goto AUTHORITIES
Else goto ANYTHINGFURTHER

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AUTHORITIES

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.AUTHORITIES
Description: Which authorities did respondent contact
Form Pane Label: Which authorities
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AUTHORITIES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: CONTACTAUTHORITIES = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which authorities?
Probe: (Any others?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Authorities
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Prosecutor, district attorney

2

Magistrate

3

Court

4

Juvenile, probation or parole officer

5

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If AUTHORITIES eq 5 goto AUTHORITIES_SPEC
Else goto ANYTHINGFURTHER

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AUTHORITIES_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.AUTHORITIES_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for which authorities the respondent contacted
Form Pane Label: Authorities Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AUTHORITIES_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: AUTHORITIES eq 5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify which authorities.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ANYTHINGFURTHER

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ANYTHINGFURTHER

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.ANYTHINGFURTHER
Description: Does respondent expect the authorities to do anything else
Form Pane Label: Expect anything further
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ANYTHINGFURTHER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINFORMED eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Do you expect the police, courts, or other authorities will be doing anything
further in connection with this incident?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ANYTHINGFURTHER eq 1 goto ANYTHINGFURTHER_SPEC
Else goto DOINGATINCIDENTTIME

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ANYTHINGFURTHER_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.ANYTHINGFURTHER_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what further actions the respondent expects of the authorities
Form Pane Label: Expect anything Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ANYTHINGFURTHER_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: ANYTHINGFURTHER eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what you expect the police, courts, or other authorities will be doing
(further) in connection with this incident.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME

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NCVS2SEC6INTID

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NCVS2SEC6INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 6 block (DamagePolice)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec6intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (((AGENCYHELP eq 2,3,RF and POLICEINFORMED eq 2,3,RF) or
(TYPEOFAGENCY eq 1,2,3,RF and POLICEINFORMED eq 2,3,RF) or
ANYTHINGFURTHER eq 1,2,3,RF) AND NCVS2SEC6INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SEC6INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC6JBID
Array:

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NCVS2SEC6JBID

Field

BNCVS2.DAMAGE_POLICE.NCVS2SEC6JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 6 block
(DamagePolice)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec6jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (((AGENCYHELP eq 2,3,RF and POLICEINFORMED eq 2,3,RF) or
(TYPEOFAGENCY eq 1,2,3,RF and POLICEINFORMED eq 2,3,RF) or
ANYTHINGFURTHER eq 1,2,3,RF) AND NCVS2SEC6JBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS2SEC6JBID
Array:

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JOB_LOST

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Block

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST
Description: Inc. at Work/Time & Money Lost
Tab Name: Inc. at Work/Time & Money Lost
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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DOINGATINCIDENTTIME

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
Description: What was respondent doing when incident happened
Form Pane Label: What doing at time of
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: POLICEINFORMED
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
What ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_NAME doing when this incident
^HAPPENED_STARTED?

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAPPENED_STARTED
Instructions: If HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 fill HAPPENED_STARTED with "started"
Else fill HAPPENED_STARTED with "happened".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Doing_At_Incident_Time
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Working or on duty

12

On the way to or from work

13

On the way to or from school

14

On the way to or from other place

15

Shopping, errands

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16

Attending school

17

Leisure activity away from home

18

Sleeping

19

Other activities at home

20

Other - Specify

21

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: (Until April 2009):
If DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11 goto EMPLOYERTYPE
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12 and INJURY in 12..21 goto LOSTWORKTIME
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12 and INJURY eq 11 or 'empty' goto
LOSTOTHERWORKTIME
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 13..19,21,RF goto JOBDURINGINCIDENT
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 20 goto DOINGATINCIDENTTIME_SPEC
(Starting in May 2009):
If
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
18,19
and
LOCATION_1
eq
11
and
HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 goto PRESANOTHERROOM_CK
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11 goto EMPLOYERTYPE
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12 and INJURY in 12..21 goto LOSTWORKTIME
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12 and INJURY eq 11 or 'empty' goto
LOSTOTHERWORKTIME
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 13..19,21,RF goto JOBDURINGINCIDENT
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 20 goto DOINGATINCIDENTTIME_SPEC

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PRESANOTHERROOM_CK

Check

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.PRESANOTHERROOM_CK
Description: Edit check to verify presence when HHMEMBERPRESENT eq "No" , but
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME is coded as activities at home and location was coded as in
the home (LOCATION_1 eq 11).
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq
HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2

18,19

and

LOCATION_1

eq

11

and

Universe Description: Coded as not present, when incident happened inside the home while the respondent
was at home.
Text:

The answers to HHMEMBERPRESENT and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME are
inconsistent based on where the incident took place.
It was recorded that the incident happened in the home and the respondent was not
present, but they were sleeping or doing other activities at home.
Press the "Goto" button to return to LOCATION_GENERAL,
HHMEMBERPRESENT or DOINGATINCIDENTTIME to resolve this issue or the
"Suppress" button to accept the inconsistency.

Check Instructions: LOCATION_GENERAL, HHMEMBERPRESENT
should all be in the selection box of the edit check.

and

DOINGATINCIDENTTIME

This edit check should be added in the Production May instrument.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Suppress" is selected goto JOBDURINGINCIDENT
Elseif "Goto" is selected goto LOCATION_GENERAL, HHMEMBERPRESENT or
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME (depending on which item is selected in the selection field).
Else goto DOINGATINCIDENTTIME

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DOINGATINCIDENTTIME_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.DOINGATINCIDENTTIME_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what respondent was doing when incident happened
Form Pane Label: What doing Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 20
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what ^YOU_NAME ^WERE_WAS doing when this incident
^HAPPENED_STARTED.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: HAPPENED_STARTED
Instructions: If HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 fill HAPPENED_STARTED with "started"
Else fill HAPPENED_STARTED with "happened".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: JOBDURINGINCIDENT
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JOBDURINGINCIDENT

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.JOBDURINGINCIDENT
Description: Did respondent have a job at the time of the incident
Form Pane Label: Job at time of incident
SAS Name:
Tag Name: JOBDURINGINCIDENT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 13..21, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Did ^YOU_NAME have a job at the time of the incident?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
05.26.05 Possible future enhancement, should we skip over this question when the
respondent is between 12-15 (AGER lt 4), since we don't ask NCVS-1
employment question for these respondents?
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Skip Instructions: If JOBDURINGINCIDENT eq 1 and INJURY in 12..21 goto LOSTWORKTIME
Elseif JOBDURINGINCIDENT eq 1 and INJURY eq 11 or 'empty' goto
LOSTOTHERWORKTIME
Elseif JOBDURINGINCIDENT eq 2,RF goto MAJORACTIVITY

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MAJORACTIVITY

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.MAJORACTIVITY
Description: What was the respondents major activity the week of the incident
Form Pane Label: Activity that week
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MAJORACTIVITY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: JOBDURINGINCIDENT eq 2, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: What was ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES major activity the week of the incident ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_HE_SHE looking for work, keeping house, going to school,
or doing something else?
Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: Major_Activity
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Looking for work

2

Keeping house

3

Going to school

4

Unable to work

5

Retired

6

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If MAJORACTIVITY eq 6 goto MAJORACTIVITY_SPEC
Else goto HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME

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MAJORACTIVITY_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.MAJORACTIVITY_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for the respondents major activity the week of the incident
Form Pane Label: Activity Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MAJORACTIVITY_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: MAJORACTIVITY eq 6
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what was ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES major activity the week of the
incident.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME

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EMPLOYERTYPE

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.EMPLOYERTYPE
Description: What type of employer
Form Pane Label: Employed by
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EMPLOYERTYPE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11
Universe Description:
Question Text: Now I have a few questions about the job at which ^YOU_NAME worked during
the time of the incident.
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_HE_SHE employed by -Read each category - then enter appropriate code
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Type_Of_Employer
Value:

Mnemonic:

1
Last Modified: Monday, April 21, 2014

Description:
[bold]A private company, business, or individual for wages?[n]
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2

[bold]The Federal government?[n]

3

[bold]A State, county, or local government?[n]

4

[bold]^YOUSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_C (Self-employed) in
^YOUR_HIS_HER own business, professional practice, or farm?[n]

5

[bold]A private, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, or charitable organization?[n]
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If EMPLOYERTYPE eq 1,4,5,DK,RF goto INCORPORATED
Else goto EMPLOYERNAME

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INCORPORATED

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.INCORPORATED
Description: Is company respondent works at incorporated
Form Pane Label: Business incorp.
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCORPORATED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: EMPLOYERTYPE eq 1,4,5,DK,RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Is this business incorporated?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERNAME

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EMPLOYERNAME

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.EMPLOYERNAME
Description: What is the name of the company respondent worked at
Form Pane Label: Company's name
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EMPLOYERNAME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11
Universe Description:
Question Text: What is the name of the ^COMPANY_AGENCY_ORG for which ^YOU_HE_SHE
worked at the time of the incident?
Fills: COMPANY_AGENCY_ORG
Instructions: If EMPLOYERTYPE eq 1 fill COMPANY_AGENCY_ORG with "company".
Elseif EMPLOYERTYPE eq 2 OR 3 fill COMPANY_AGENCY_ORG with
"government agency"
Elseif EMPLOYERTYPE eq 4 fill COMPANY_AGENCY_ORG with "business"
Elseif EMPLOYERTYPE eq 5 fill COMPANY_AGENCY_ORG with "non-profit
organization".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.

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Skip Instructions: TYPEBUSINESS

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TYPEBUSINESS

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.TYPEBUSINESS
Description: What kind of business/industry
Form Pane Label: What kind of business
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TYPEBUSINESS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11
Universe Description:
Question Text: What kind of business or industry is this?
Read if necessary:
(What do they make or do where ^YOU_NAME worked at the time of
the incident?)
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: BUSINESSSECTOR

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BUSINESSSECTOR

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.BUSINESSSECTOR
Description: What type of industry
Form Pane Label: Industry type
SAS Name:
Tag Name: BUSINESSSECTOR
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TYPEBUSINESS
Universe Description:
Question Text: Is this mainly . . .
Read answer categories
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Type_Of_Industry
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Manufacturing?

2

Retail trade?

3

Wholesale trade?

4

Something else?
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: OCCUPATIONDESC

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OCCUPATIONDESC

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.OCCUPATIONDESC
Description: What type of work did respondent do at that job
Form Pane Label: Work done
SAS Name:
Tag Name: OCCUPATIONDESC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11
Universe Description:
Question Text: What kind of work did ^YOU_NAME do, that is, what was
^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES occupation at the time of the incident?
For example: plumber, typist, farmer
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
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x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: USUALJOBDUTIES

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USUALJOBDUTIES

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.USUALJOBDUTIES
Description: What were respondent's usual duties/activities
Form Pane Label: Usual duties
SAS Name:
Tag Name: USUALJOBDUTIES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11
Universe Description:
Question Text: What were ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES usual activities or duties at this job?
Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: String
Length: 35
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: JOBMSATYPE

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JOBMSATYPE

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.JOBMSATYPE
Description: Did respondent mostly work in a city, rural area, etc.
Form Pane Label: Work mostly in
SAS Name:
Tag Name: JOBMSATYPE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11
Universe Description:
Question Text: While working at this job, did ^YOU_HE_SHE work mostly in -Read each category - then enter appropriate precode
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Job_Location
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

A city?

2

Suburban area?

3

Rural area?

4

Combination of any of these?
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Last Modified: Monday, April 21, 2014

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Skip Instructions: INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK

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INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK
Description: Did incident happen at respondent's work site
Form Pane Label: Happen at work site
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Did this incident happen at ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES work site?

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Yes_No_Dk_Other
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know

4

Other - Specify
Don't Know

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x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK eq 4 goto INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK_SPEC
Else goto WORKDAYNIGHT

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INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for whether the incident happened at the respondent's work site
Form Pane Label: Happen at work Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHAPPENATWORK eq 4
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: WORKDAYNIGHT

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WORKDAYNIGHT

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.WORKDAYNIGHT
Description: Does respondent work days or nights
Form Pane Label: Work day or night
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WORKDAYNIGHT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_HE_SHE usually work days or nights?
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Days_Nights_Both
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Days

2

Nights

3

Both days and nights/rotating shifts
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: ISCURRENTJOB

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ISCURRENTJOB

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.ISCURRENTJOB
Description: Is the job respondent had during incident their current job
Form Pane Label: Is this current job
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ISCURRENTJOB
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Is this ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES current job?
Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If ISCURRENTJOB eq 1,2,DK,RF and INJURY in 12..21 goto LOSTWORKTIME
Elseif ISCURRENTJOB eq 1,2,DK,RF and INJURY eq 11 or 'empty' goto
LOSTOTHERWORKTIME

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LOSTWORKTIME

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.LOSTWORKTIME
Description: Did respondent lose time from work due to injuries from incident
Form Pane Label: Time lost - Injury
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOSTWORKTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11,12 AND INJURY in 12..21\
OR\
JOBDURINGINCIDENT eq 1 AND INJURY in 12..21
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAMECAP lose time from work because of the injuries
^YOU_HE_SHE suffered in this incident?
Fills: YOU_NAMECAP
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAMECAP with "YOU"
Else fill YOU_NAMECAP with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input

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x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If LOSTWORKTIME eq 1 goto AMOUNTTIMELOST
Else goto LOSTOTHERWORKTIME

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AMOUNTTIMELOST

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.AMOUNTTIMELOST
Description: How much time lost from work because of the injuries
Form Pane Label: Amt time lost - Injury
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AMOUNTTIMELOST
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOSTWORKTIME eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How much time did ^YOU_NAME lose because of injuries?
Enter 0 if time lost was less than one day.
If over 200 days, enter 200.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Integer
Length: 3
Min: 0
Max: 200
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If AMOUNTTIMELOST eq 0 goto LOSTOTHERWORKTIME
Elseif AMOUNTTIMELOST eq 1..200,DK,RF goto LOSTPAYNOMEDINS

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LOSTPAYNOMEDINS

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.LOSTPAYNOMEDINS
Description: Did respondent lose pay not covered because of time missed from work due to the
injuries
Form Pane Label: Lost pay - Injury
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOSTPAYNOMEDINS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: AMOUNTTIMELOST eq 1..200, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: During these days, did ^YOU_NAME lose any pay that was not covered by
unemployment insurance, sick leave, or some other source?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If LOSTPAYNOMEDINS eq 1 goto AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOMED
Else goto LOSTOTHERWORKTIME

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AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOMED

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOMED
Description: How much pay was lost because of the injury
Form Pane Label: Amt lost pay - Injury
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOMED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOSTPAYNOMEDINS eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: About how much pay did ^YOU_HE_SHE lose?
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 1
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

with the dollar sign to

The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.

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This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: LOSTOTHERWORKTIME

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LOSTOTHERWORKTIME

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.LOSTOTHERWORKTIME
Description: Did respondent lose time from work due to activities related to the incident
Form Pane Label: Time lost - Activity
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOSTOTHERWORKTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11,12 OR\
JOBDURINGINCIDENT eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAMECAP lose any ^TIME_OTHERTIME from work because of this
incident for such things as cooperating with a police investigation, testifying in
court, or repairing or replacing damaged or stolen property?
Probe: (Any other reason?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

Fills: YOU_NAMECAP
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAMECAP with "YOU"
Else fill YOU_NAMECAP with ^NAME.

Fills: TIME_OTHERTIME
Instructions: If LOSTWORKTIME eq 1 fill TIME_OTHERTIME with "other time"
Else fill TIME_OTHERTIME with "time".

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 1
Answer List: Activites_Causing_Lost_Work_Time
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Police related activities

2

Court related activities

3

Repairing damaged property

4

Replacing stolen items

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5

Other - Specify

6

None - (did not lose time from work for any of these reasons)
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: If LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 6 then no other entries should be marked.
Error2 screen should read "<>You selected "None" and other categories, which is not
allowed. Please go back and correct your selections.[n]"
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 6 AND LOSTOTHERWORKTIME ne 1..5 and HIGHLNO
eq 1 AND DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12,13,14 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION
Elseif LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 6 and LOSTOTHERWORKTIME ne 1..5 and
HIGHLNO eq 1 and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne 12,13,14 and RECALLDETAILS eq
2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 6 and LOSTOTHERWORKTIME ne 1..5 and
HIGHLNO eq 1 AND DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne 12,13,14 and RECALLDETAILS
eq 1,DK,'empty' goto INCIDENTHATECRIME
Elseif LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 6,DK,RF and LOSTOTHERWORKTIME ne 1..5
goto HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME
Elseif LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 6 and LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 1..5 goto
Error2 screen
Elseif LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 5 goto LOSTOTHERWORKTIME_SPEC
Else goto DAYSLOSTWORK

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LOSTOTHERWORKTIME_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.LOSTOTHERWORKTIME_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for activities related to incident that caused respondent to lose time
from work
Form Pane Label: Time lost - Act Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOSTOTHERWORKTIME_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify ^TIME_OTHERTIME lost from work because of this incident.

Fills: TIME_OTHERTIME
Instructions: If LOSTWORKTIME eq 1 fill TIME_OTHERTIME with "other time"
Else fill TIME_OTHERTIME with "time".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: DAYSLOSTWORK

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DAYSLOSTWORK

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.DAYSLOSTWORK
Description: How much time lost from work because of activities related to the incident
Form Pane Label: Amt time lost - Activity
SAS Name:
Tag Name: DAYSLOSTWORK
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOSTOTHERWORKTIME in 1..5
Universe Description:
Question Text: How much time did ^YOU_HE_SHE lose altogether because of... ?
^TIMELOST_POLICE
^TIMELOST_COURT
^TIMELOST_REPAIRING
^TIMELOST_REPLACING
^TIMELOST_OTHER

Enter 0 if time lost was less than one day.
If over 200 days, enter 200.
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: TIMELOST_POLICE
Instructions: If LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 1 fill TIMELOST_POLICE with "[bold]-- police
related activities[n]"
Else leave TIMELOST_POLICE blank.

Fills: TIMELOST_COURT
Instructions: If LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 2 fill TIMELOST_COURT with "[bold]-- court
related activities[n]"
Else leave TIMELOST_COURT blank.

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Fills: TIMELOST_REPAIRING
Instructions: If LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 3 fill TIMELOST_REPAIRING with "[bold]-repairing damaged property[n]"
Else leave TIMELOST_REPAIRING blank.

Fills: TIMELOST_REPLACING
Instructions: If LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 4 fill TIMELOST_REPLACING with "[bold]-replacing stolen items[n]"
Else leave TIMELOST_REPLACING blank.

Fills: TIMELOST_OTHER
Instructions: If LOSTOTHERWORKTIME eq 5 fill TIMELOST_OTHER with "[bold]-- other
reasons[n]"
Else leave TIMELOST_OTHER blank.

Type: Integer
Length: 3
Min: 0
Max: 200
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If DAYSLOSTWORK eq 0 and HIGHLNO eq 1 and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq
12,13,14 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION
Elseif DAYSLOSTWORK eq 0 and HIGHLNO eq 1 DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne
12,13,14 and RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif DAYSLOSTWORK eq 0 and HIGHLNO eq 1 and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne
12,13,14 and RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK goto INCIDENTHATECRIME
Elseif DAYSLOSTWORK eq 0 goto HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME
Else goto LOSTPAYNOEMPINS

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LOSTPAYNOEMPINS

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.LOSTPAYNOEMPINS
Description: Did respondent lose pay not covered because of time missed from work due to
activities related to the incident
Form Pane Label: Lost pay - Activity
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LOSTPAYNOEMPINS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DAYSLOSTWORK = 1..200, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: During these days, did ^YOU_NAME lose any pay that was not covered by
unemployment insurance, paid leave, or some other source?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If LOSTPAYNOEMPINS eq 1 goto AMOUNTLOSTPAYNEOMP
Elseif LOSTPAYNOEMPINS eq 2,DK,RF AND HIGHLNO eq
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12,13,14 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION
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Elseif
LOSTPAYNOEMPINS
eq
2,DK,RF
AND
HIGHLNO
eq
1
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne 12,13,14 AND RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto
SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif LOSTPAYNOEMPINS eq 2,DK,RF AND HIGHLNO eq 1 AND
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne 12,13,14 AND RECALLDETAILS eq 1, DK goto
INCIDENTHATECRIME
Elseif LOSTPAYNOEMPINS eq 2,DK,RF goto HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME

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AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOEMP

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOEMP
Description: How much pay was lost because of activities related to the incident
Form Pane Label: Amt lost pay - Activity
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOEMP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: LOSTPAYNOEMPINS eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: About how much pay did ^YOU_HE_SHE lose?
Round to the nearest dollar
Enter a number between 1-999,996
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Real / decimal
Length: 6
Min: 1
Max: 999996
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Use a currency mask in the form pane, so displays as $
the left of the answer field.

with the dollar sign to

The interviewer should not be allowed to enter decimals, only whole dollar amounts.

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This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If HIGHLNO eq 1 and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12,13,14 goto
TYPETRANSPORTATION
Elseif HIGHLNO eq 1 and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne 12,13,14 and
RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif HIGHLNO eq 1 and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME ne 12,13,14 and
RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK goto INCIDENTHATECRIME
Else goto HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME

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HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME
Description: Did other household members lose time from work because of this incident
Form Pane Label: Lose work time others
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME and HIGHLNO gt 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were there any ^HH_OTHERHH members 16 years or older who lost time from
work because of this incident?
Fills: HH_OTHERHH
Instructions: If HIGHLNO ne 1 AND LOSTWORKTIME eq 1 fill HH_OTHERHH with "other"
Elseif HIGHLNO ne 1 AND LOSTOTHERWORKTIME ne 6 fill HH_OTHERHH with
"other"
Else leave HH_OTHERHH blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF IN THE PRODUCTION INSTRUMENT:

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If HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 1 goto AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST
Elseif HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME in
12..14 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION
Elseif HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq
11,15..21,RF and RECALLEDTAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq
11,15..21,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK goto INCIDENTHATECRIME
IF IN THE EDITING/CODING INSTRUMENT:
If HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 1 goto AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST
Elseif HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF AND DOINGATINCIDENTTIME in
12..14 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION
Elseif HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq
11,15..21,RF and RECALLEDTAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq
11,15..21,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK goto INCDONE_EC

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AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST
Description: How much time other HH members lost from work because of activities related to the
incident
Form Pane Label: Amt time lost - Others
SAS Name:
Tag Name: AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: How much time did they lose altogether?
Enter 0 if time lost was less than one day.
If over 200 days, enter 200.
Type: Integer
Length: 3
Min: 0
Max: 200
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF IN THE PRODUCTION INSTRUMENT:
If AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST eq 0..200,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME in
12..14 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION
Elseif AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST eq 0..200,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq 11,15..21,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST eq 0..200,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq 11,15..21,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK goto INCIDENTHATECRIME

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IF IN THE EDITING/CODING INSTRUMENT:
If AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST eq 0..200,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME in
12..14 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION
Elseif AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST eq 0..200,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq 11, 15..21, RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST eq 0..200,DK,RF and DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq 11,15..21,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK goto INCDONE_EC

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TYPETRANSPORTATION

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.TYPETRANSPORTATION
Description: What mode of transportation was the respondent using at the time of the incident
Form Pane Label: Transportation
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TYPETRANSPORTATION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: DOINGATINCIDENTTIME in 12..14
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
You told me earlier ^YOU_NAME ^WERE_WAS on the way [to/from]
^WORK_SCHOOL_SOMEPLACE when the incident happened.
What means of transportation ^WERE_WAS ^YOU_HE_SHE using?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: WORK_SCHOOL_SOMEPLACE
Instructions: If DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 2 fill WORK_SCHOOL_SOMEPLACE with "work"
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 3 fill WORK_SCHOOL_SOMEPLACE with
"school"
Elseif DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 4 fill WORK_SCHOOL_SOMEPLACE with
"some place".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

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Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Type_Of_Transportation
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Car, truck or van

12

Motorcycle

13

Bicycle

14

On foot

15

School bus (public or private)

16

Bus or trolley

17

Subway or rapid transit

18

Train

19

Taxi

20

Other - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF IN THE PRODUCTION INSTRUMENT:
If TYPETRANSPORTATION eq 11..19,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto
SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif TYPETRANSPORTATION eq 11..19,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK, empty goto
INCIDENTHATECRIME
Elseif TYPETRANSPORTATION eq 20 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION_SPEC
IF IN THE EDITING/CODING INSTRUMENT:
If TYPETRANSPORTATION eq 11..19,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto
SERIESNUMTIMES
Elseif TYPETRANSPORTATION eq 11..19,RF and RECALLDETAILS eq 1,DK goto
INCDONE_EC
Elseif TYPETRANSPORTATION eq 20 goto TYPETRANSPORTATION_SPEC

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TYPETRANSPORTATION_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.TYPETRANSPORTATION_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for the mode of transportation the respondent was using at the time of
the incident
Form Pane Label: Transportation Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TYPETRANSPORTATION_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TYPETRANSPORTATION eq 20
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify what means of transportation ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS using.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF IN THE PRODUCTION INSTRUMENT:
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Else goto INCIDENTHATECRIME
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IF IN THE EDITING/CODING INSTRUMENT:
If RECALLDETAILS eq 2 goto SERIESNUMTIMES
Else goto INCDONE_EC

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NCVS2SEC7INTID

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.NCVS2SEC7INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 7 block (JobLost)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec7intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (((DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,RF and
(HIGHLNO eq 1 and MAJORACTIVITY eq 1,2,3,4,5,6,RF or LOSTOTHWORKTIME eq
6 or DAYSLOSTWORK eq 0 or LOSTPAYNOEMPINS eq 2,DK,RF or
AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOEMP in 1..999996,DK,RF) or
(HIGHLNO
gt
1
and
HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME
eq
2,DK,RF
or
AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST in 0..200,DK,RF)) or
TYPETRANSPORTATION in 11..20,RF)
and NCVS2SEC7INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SEC7INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC7JBID
Array:
Special Instructions: To clarify (or confuse) the store instructions here is another explanation:
This variable is filled when there is only one household member, the respondent
answered
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq
11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,RF
AND
MAJORACTIVITY eq 1,2,3,4,5,6,RF or LOSTOTHWORKTIME eq 6 or
DAYSLOSTWORK
eq
0
or
LOSTPAYNOEMPINS
eq
2,DK,RF
or
AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOEMP in 1..999996,DK,RF
or
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This variable is filled when there is more than one household member, the respondent
answered
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq
11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,RF
AND
HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF or AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST in
0..200,DK,RF
or
Regardless of the roster, this variable is filled when TYPETRANSPORTATION in
11..20,RF (which is onpath when DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12,13,14)

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NCVS2SEC7JBID

Field

BNCVS2.JOB_LOST.NCVS2SEC7JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 7 block (JobLost)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec7jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (((DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,RF and
(HIGHLNO eq 1 and MAJORACTIVITY eq 1,2,3,4,5,6,RF or LOSTOTHWORKTIME eq
6 or DAYSLOSTWORK eq 0 or LOSTPAYNOEMPINS eq 2,DK,RF or
AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOEMP in 1..999996,DK,RF) or
(HIGHLNO
gt
1
and
HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME
eq
2,DK,RF
or
AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST in 0..200,DK,RF)) or
TYPETRANSPORTATION in 11..20,RF)
and NCVS2SEC7JBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS2SEC7JBID
Array:
Special Instructions: To clarify (or confuse) the store instructions here is another explanation:
This variable is filled when there is only one household member, the respondent
answered
DOINGATINCIDENTTIME
eq
11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,RF
AND
MAJORACTIVITY eq 1,2,3,4,5,6,RF or LOSTOTHWORKTIME eq 6 or
DAYSLOSTWORK
eq
0
or
LOSTPAYNOEMPINS
eq
2,DK,RF
or
AMOUNTLOSTPAYNOEMP in 1..999996,DK,RF
or
This variable is filled when there is more than one household member, the
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respondent answered DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,RF AND
HHMEMLOSTWORKTIME eq 2,DK,RF or AMOUNTHHMEMTIMELOST in
0..200,DK,RF
or
Regardless of the roster, this variable is filled when TYPETRANSPORTATION in
11..20,RF (which is onpath when DOINGATINCIDENTTIME eq 12,13,14)

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SERIES

Block

BNCVS2.SERIES
Description: Series Crime Classification
Tab Name: Series Crime Classification
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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SERIESNUMTIMES

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESNUMTIMES
Description: Number of times this type of incident happened - Series
Form Pane Label: Number of inc in series
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESNUMTIMES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RECALLDETAILS eq 2\
Universe Description:
Question Text: You have told me about the most recent incident. How many times did this
kind of thing happen to ^YOU_NAME during the last 12 months?
Enter a number between 6-996.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Integer
Length: 3
Min: 6
Max: 996
x Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
The variable INTPER is found on input on RT1002 in positions 53-60. For the NCVS,
this variable is set up as a six character variable with the last two positions are empty
(YYYYMM). So the variable is set up with the first 4 positions (53-56) filled by the year
and positions 5 and 6 (57-58) filled by the month. -cds 12/19/07
These variables no longer referenced, but left in the specs in case used somehow:
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The variables CURMON and CURDAY will be based on current month and day in the
Blaise system.
Skip Instructions: If SERIESNUMTIMES ge 6 and SERIESNUMTIMES le 996 goto SERIESLOCATION
Else goto SERIESDK

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SERIESDK

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESDK
Description: Why respondent doesn't know the number of times this type of incident happened Series
Form Pane Label: Don't know - series
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESDK
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESNUMTIMES eq DK
Universe Description:
Question Text: Is that because there is no way of knowing, or because it happened too many
times, or is there some other reason?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Reason_Series_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

No way of knowing

2

Happened too many times

3

Some other reason - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
The variable INTPER is found on input on RT1002 in positions 53-60. For the NCVS,
this variable is set up as a six character variable with the last two positions are empty
(YYYYMM). So the variable is set up with the first 4 positions (53-56) filled by the year
and positions 5 and 6 (57-58) filled by the month. -cds 12/19/07
These variables no longer referenced, but left in the specs in case used somehow: The
variables CURMON and CURDAY will be based on current month and day in the
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Blaise system.
Skip Instructions: If SERIESDK eq 3 goto SERIESDKSPEC
Elseif goto SERIESLOCATION

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SERIESDKSPEC

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESDKSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for why respondent doesn't know the number of times this type of
incident happened - Series
Form Pane Label: Don't know Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESDKSPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESDK eq 3
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other reason don't know the number of times.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
The variable INTPER is found on input on RT1002 in positions 53-60. For the NCVS,
this variable is set up as a six character variable with the last two positions are empty
(YYYYMM). So the variable is set up with the first 4 positions (53-56) filled by the year
and positions 5 and 6 (57-58) filled by the month. -cds 12/19/07
These variables no longer referenced, but left in the specs in case used somehow:
The variables CURMON and CURDAY will be based on current month and day in the
Blaise system.
Skip Instructions: SERIESLOCATION

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SERIESTIMESPERQRTR_CK

Check

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESTIMESPERQRTR_CK
Description: Soft edit check with the number of times entered in the beginning of the incident report
is less than the number of times entered one of the 4 quarters or the number of times
as a sum of the four quarters.
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESWHICHMONTHQ1 gt INCTIMES or\
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ2 gt INCTIMES or\
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ3 gt INCTIMES or\
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ4 gt INCTIMES or\
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ1 + SERIESWHICHMONTHQ2 gt INCTIMES or\
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ1
+
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ2
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ3 gt INCTIMES or SERIESWHICHMONTHQ1
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ2
+
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ3
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ4 gt INCTIMES
Universe

+
+
+

Description: The entry in SERIESWHICHMONTHQ1 or SERIESWHICHMONTHQ2 or
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ3 or SERIESWHICHMONTHQ4 is greater than the number
of times entered in INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES in the beginning of the incident report
or\
\
The sum of SERIESWHICHMONTHQ1 and SERIESWHICHMONTHQ2 and
SERIESWHICHMONTHQ3 and SERIESWHICHMONTHQ4 is greater than the number
of times entered in INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES in the beginning of the incident report
Text:

The total number of incidents reported by quarter is greater than the total number of
incidents reported.

Check Instructions: This edit is to let the FR know that the number of times entered in a particular quarter
or the sum of multiple quarters is greater than the number entered in the number of
times field in the beginning of the incident report.
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If accept the number of times from the series by quarter questions (click on "Suppress"
button and continue on to the next quarter (based on the universe) or continue to the
field SERIESLOCATION if no more quarters on path.

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SERIESLOCATION

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESLOCATION
Description: Did all of the incidents happen in the same place
Form Pane Label: Location - Series
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESLOCATION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESNUMTIMES
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did all, some, or none of these incidents occur in the same place?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Series_All_Some_None_Same_Place
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

All in the same place

2

Some in the same place

3

None in the same place
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SERIESOFFENDER

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SERIESOFFENDER

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESOFFENDER
Description: Was it the same offender for all incidents
Form Pane Label: Offender - series
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESOFFENDER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESLOCATION
Universe Description:
Question Text: Were all, some, or none of these incidents done by the same person(s)?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Series_All_Some_None_Same_Person
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

All by the same person

2

Some by same person

3

None by same person

4

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If SERIESOFFENDER eq 4,RF goto SAMETHINGEACHTIME
Else goto SERIESOFFENDERRELATION

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SERIESOFFENDERRELATION

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESOFFENDERRELATION
Description: How well the respondent knew the offender(s) - Series
Form Pane Label: Relation Series
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESOFFENDERRELATION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESOFFENDER eq 1,2,3
Universe Description:
Question Text: What (was/were) the relationship(s) of the offender(s) to ^YOU_NAME? For
example, friend, spouse, schoolmate, etc.?
Probe: (Anything else?)
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values:
Length: 2
Answer List: Relationship_Multiple_Offenders
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

<>RELATIVE:[n] Spouse at time of incident

12

Ex-spouse at time of incident

13

Parent or step-parent

14

Own child or step-child

15

Brother/sister

16

Other relative - Specify

17

<>NONRELATIVE:[n] Boyfriend or girlfriend, ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend

18

Friend or ex-friend

19

Roommate, boarder

20

Schoolmate

21

Neighbor

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22

Customer/client

23

Patient

24

Supervisor (current or former)

25

Employee (current or former)

26

Co-worker (current or former)

27

Teacher

Teacher/school staff

28

Other-specify

Other nonrelative - Specify

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
[Updated the specs so that in January 2007 the answer list was the same as the one
used for "multiple offender relation". On 03.20.07 updated specs with the correct skip
pattern so answers of 16 and 28, rather than 14 and 26 goto the specify fields.]
Skip Instructions: If
SERIESOFFENDERRELATION
SERIESOFFENDERRELATION14SPEC
Elseif
SERIESOFFENDERRELATION
SERIESOFFENDERRELATION26SPEC
Else goto SAMETHINGEACHTIME

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eq
eq

16

goto

28

goto

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SERIESOFFENDERRELATION14SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESOFFENDERRELATION14SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how well respondent knew the offender(s) - relative (SERIES)
Form Pane Label: Relative Series Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESOFFENDERRELATION14SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESOFFENDERRELATION eq 16
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other relative.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If
SERIESOFFENDERRELATION
SERIESOFFENDERRELATION26SPEC
Else goto SAMETHINGEACHTIME

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eq

28

goto

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SERIESOFFENDERRELATION26SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESOFFENDERRELATION26SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for how well respondent knew the offender(s) - nonrelative (SERIES)
Form Pane Label: Nonrelative Series Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESOFFENDERRELATION26SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESOFFENDERRELATION eq 28
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other nonrelative.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SAMETHINGEACHTIME

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SAMETHINGEACHTIME

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SAMETHINGEACHTIME
Description: Did the same thing happen each time
Form Pane Label: Same thing each time
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SAMETHINGEACHTIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description: SERIESOFFENDER
Question Text: Did the same thing happen each time?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If SAMETHINGEACHTIME eq 2 goto HOWINCIDENTSDIFFER
Else goto TROUBLEONGOING

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HOWINCIDENTSDIFFER

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.HOWINCIDENTSDIFFER
Description: Write-in entry for how the series of incidents differed
Form Pane Label: How differ - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOWINCIDENTSDIFFER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description: SAMETHINGEACHTIME eq 2
Question Text: How did the incidents differ?

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: TROUBLEONGOING

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TROUBLEONGOING

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.TROUBLEONGOING
Description: Is the trouble still going on
Form Pane Label: Trouble still going on
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TROUBLEONGOING
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SAMETHINGEACHTIME
Universe Description:
Question Text: Is the trouble still going on?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: If TROUBLEONGOING eq 2 goto WHATENDEDIT
Else goto SERIESCONTACTORNOT

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WHATENDEDIT

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.WHATENDEDIT
Description: Write-in entry for what ended the trouble
Form Pane Label: What ended trouble
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHATENDEDIT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description: TROUBLEONGOING eq 2
Question Text: What ended it?

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: SERIESCONTACTORNOT

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SERIESCONTACTORNOT

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESCONTACTORNOT
Description: Was the series of incidents a contact or noncontact crime
Form Pane Label: Contact crime
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESCONTACTORNOT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: TROUBLEONGOING
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Do not read to respondent.
Enter precode that best describes this series of crimes. If more than one category
describes this series, enter the appropriate precode with the lowest number.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Series_Contact_Noncontact
Value:

Mnemonic:

11

Description:
<>CONTACT CRIMES:[n] Completed or threatened violence in the course of
the victim's job (police officer, security guard, psychiatric social worker, etc.)

12

Completed or threatened violence between spouses, other relatives, friends,
neighbors, etc.

13

Completed or threatened violence at school or on school property

14

Other contact crimes (other violence, pocket picking, purse snatching, etc.) Specify

15

<>NON-CONTACT CRIMES:[n] Theft or attempted theft of motor vehicles

16

Theft or attempted theft of motor vehicle parts (tire, hubcap, battery, attached
car stereo, etc.)

17

Theft or attempted theft of contents of motor vehicle, including unattached parts

18

Theft or attempted theft at school or on school property

19

Illegal entry of, or attempt to enter, victim's home, other building on property,
second home, hotel, motel

20

Theft or attempted theft from victim's home or vicinity by person(s) KNOWN to
victim (roommate, babysitter, etc.)

21

Theft or attempted theft from victim's home or vicinity by person(s) UNKNOWN
to victim

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22

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Other theft or attempted theft (at work, while shopping, etc.) - Specify
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF IN THE PRODUCTION INSTRUMENT:
If SERIESCONTACTORNOT eq 14 goto SERIESCONTACTORNOT14SPEC
Elseif SERIESCONTACTORNOT eq 22 goto SERIESCONTACTORNOT22SPEC
Else goto INCIDENTHATECRIME
IF IN THE EDITING/CODING INSTRUMENT:
If SERIESCONTACTORNOT eq 14 goto SERIESCONTACTORNOT14SPEC
Elseif SERIESCONTACTORNOT eq 22 goto SERIESCONTACTORNOT22SPEC
Else goto INCDONE_EC

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SERIESCONTACTORNOT14SPEC

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Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESCONTACTORNOT14SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for other type of contact crime
Form Pane Label: Contact crime Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESCONTACTORNOT14SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description: SERIESCONTACTORNOT = 14
Question Text:

Please specify the other contact crime.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF IN THE PRODUCTION INSTRUMENT:
INCIDENTHATECRIME
IF IN THE EDITING/CODING INSTRUMENT:
INCDONE_EC

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SERIESCONTACTORNOT22SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.SERIESCONTACTORNOT22SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for other type of noncontact crime
Form Pane Label: Noncontact crime Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SERIESCONTACTORNOT22SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SERIESCONTACTORNOT = 22
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the other noncontact crime.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Skip Instructions: IF IN THE PRODUCTION INSTRUMENT:
INCIDENTHATECRIME
IF IN THE EDITING/CODING INSTRUMENT:
INCDONE_EC

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NCVS2SEC8INTID

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.NCVS2SEC8INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 8 block (Series)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec8intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If SERIESCONTACTORNOT in 11..22 AND NCVS2SEC1INTID is empty
store INTID in NCVS2SEC8INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC8JBID
Array:

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NCVS2SEC8JBID

Field

BNCVS2.SERIES.NCVS2SEC8JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 8 block (Series)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec8jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If SERIESCONTACTORNOT in 11..22 AND NCVS2SEC1JBID is empty
store USERID in NCVS2SEC8JBID
Array:

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Block

BNCVS2.HATE
Description: Hate Crimes (Inc)
Tab Name: Hate Crimes (Inc)
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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INCIDENTHATECRIME

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHATECRIME
Description: Does the respondent believe incident was a hate crime
Form Pane Label: Incident a Hate Crime
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHATECRIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RECALLDETAILS
Universe Description:
Question Text: Hate crimes or crimes of prejudice or bigotry occur when (an
offender/offenders) target(s) people because of one or more of their
characteristics or religious beliefs.
^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME have any reason to suspect the incident just
discussed was a hate crime or crime of prejudice or bigotry?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input

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x On Output
Store Instructions: 01/25/07 comment this out since these variables are not valid as of January 2007
instrument:
#If INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 2, DK, RF AND MHEALTH ne 0
Store MHEALTH in MENTALCONDITION
Store MHEALTH1 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC1
Store MCONDELSE1 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE1
Store MHEALTH2 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC2
Store MCONDELSE2 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE2
Store MHEALTH3 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC3
Store MRETARD in MENTALRETARDATION
Store DWNSYN in DOWNSYNDROME
Store AUTISM in AUTISM
Store CPALSY in CEREBRALPALSY
Store BRNINJRY in BRAININJURY
Store SERDSBLNG in SERIOUSDISABLE
Store COND1 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC1
Store SERIOUSELSE1 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE1
Store COND2 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC2
Store SERIOUSELSE2 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE2
Store COND3 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC3
Store SELFCARE in DAILYACTIVITIES_SELFCARE
Store CMNCATE in DAILYACTIVITIES_TALKING
Store LEARNING in DAILYACTIVITIES_LEARNING
Store MOBILTY in DAILYACTIVITIES_MOBILITY
Store DIRCTION in DAILYACTIVITIES_DECISIONS
Store LIVNGDEP in DAILYACTIVITIES_LIVING
Store MANGING in DAILYACTIVITIES_BILLS
(These stores should be for the fields in the current incident report)#

This is not being updated since the these variables are being copied to subsequent
incident reports in post-processing.
Array:
Skip Instructions: If INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 1 goto INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE
Elseif INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 2,DK,RF and incident_personCount (incident
number for current respondent) eq 1 goto DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 2,DK,RF and incident_personCount gt 1 AND
MBLIND eq 0 (or empty) goto DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 2,DK,RF and HAVEDISABILITY eq 1 goto
VICTIMDUETODISABLE
Else goto SUMMARY

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Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE
Description: Was the respondent targeted because of race
Form Pane Label: Targeted Race
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: An offender/Offenders can target people for a variety of reasons, but we are
only going to ask you about a few today. ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect
the offender(s) targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER because of...
^YOUR_HIS_HER_C^NAMES race?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "His"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with ^NAME.

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
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Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCHATETARGETREASONS_RELIGION

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Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCHATETARGETREASONS_RELIGION
Description: Was the respondent targeted because of religion
Form Pane Label: Targeted Religion
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCHATETARGETREASONS_RELIGION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE
Universe Description:
Question Text: An offender/Offenders can target people for a variety of reasons, but we are only
going to ask you about a few today. ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect the
offender(s) targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER because of...
^YOUR_HIS_HER_C^NAMES religion?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "His"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with ^NAME.

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
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Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCHATETARGETREASONS_ETHNICITY

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Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCHATETARGETREASONS_ETHNICITY
Description: Was the respondent targeted because of ethnicity
Form Pane Label: Targeted Ethnicity
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCHATETARGETREASONS_ETHNICITY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCHATETARGETREASONS_RELIGION
Universe Description:
Question Text: An offender/Offenders can target people for a variety of reasons, but we are only
going to ask you about a few today. ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect the
offender(s) targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER because of...
^YOUR_HIS_HER_C^NAMES ethnic background or national origin (for
example, people of Hispanic origin)?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "His"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with ^NAME.

Fills: NAMES
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCHATETARGETREASONS_DISABILITY

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Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCHATETARGETREASONS_DISABILITY
Description: Was the respondent targeted because of any disability
Form Pane Label: Targeted Disability
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCHATETARGETREASONS_DISABILITY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCHATETARGETREASONS_ETHNICITY
Universe Description:
Question Text: An offender/Offenders can target people for a variety of reasons, but we are only
going to ask you about a few today. ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect the
offender(s) targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER because of...
Any disability (by this I mean physical, mental, or developmental disabilities)
^YOU_HE_SHE may have?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
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Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER

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INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER
Description: Was the respondent targeted because of gender
Form Pane Label: Targeted Gender
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCHATETARGETREASONS_DISABILITY
Universe Description:
Question Text: An offender/Offenders can target people for a variety of reasons, but we are only
going to ask you about a few today. ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect the
offender(s) targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER because of...
^YOUR_HIS_HER_C^NAMES gender?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "His"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with ^NAME.

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
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Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL

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Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
Description: Was the respondent targeted because of sexual orientation
Form Pane Label: Targeted Orientation
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER
Universe Description:
Question Text: An offender/Offenders can target people for a variety of reasons, but we are only
going to ask you about a few today. ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect the
offender(s) targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER because of...
^YOUR_HIS_HER_C^NAMES sexual orientation?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "His"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with ^NAME.

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
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Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: *** THIS IS NO LONGER VALID SINCE WE ARE ADDING AN EDIT CHECK TO
TAKE CARE OF THE SITUATION BELOW ***
If INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL=1 then the instrument should stay at
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL and display the fill BYTHISWEMEAN.
The
instrument
should
stay
at
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL to allow the interviewer the opportunity
to
either
change
the
answer
to
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL or keep the answer the same by
pressing the "Enter" key to move to the next field.
Skip Instructions: If
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
INCHATETARGETSEXUAL (edit check)
Else goto INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW

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eq

1

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Check

BNCVS2.HATE.INCHATETARGETSEXUAL
Description: Edit Check (soft) to verify the respondent meant when they answered 'yes' that the
incident was a hate crime due to their sexual (homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual)
orientation
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL eq 1
Universe Description:
Text: By this we mean homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual.
If yes, press "Supress", otherwise press "Goto" to change the answer in
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL to "No"
Check Instructions:
Type: Soft
Skip Instructions: If "Supress" is clicked goto INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW
Elseif "Goto" is clicked goto INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL (so
interviewer can change answer to "No")

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INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW
Description: Was respondent targeted because of people with whom the respondent associates
Form Pane Label: Targeted by association
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
Universe Description:
Question Text: Some offenders target people because they associate with certain people or
the (offender perceives/offenders perceive) them as having certain
characteristics or religious beliefs.
^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS targeted
because of...
^YOUR_HIS_HER_C^NAMES association with people who have certain
characteristics or religious beliefs (for example, a multiracial couple)?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

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Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "His"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with "Her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER_C with ^NAME.

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If
INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW
INCHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW_SPEC
Else goto INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION

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1

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INCHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for why the respondent suspects being targeted because of people with
whom the respondent associates
Form Pane Label: Assoc. targeted Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify why ^YOU_NAME suspect ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS targeted
because of ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES association with people who have certain
characteristics or religious beliefs.

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION

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INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION
Description: Was respondent targeted because of characteristics or religious beliefs
Form Pane Label: Charac. targeted
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME suspect ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS targeted
because of...
The offender(s)'s perception of ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES characteristics or
religious beliefs (for example, the offender(s) thought ^YOU_HE_SHE
^WERE_WAS Jewish because ^YOU_HE_SHE went into a synagogue)?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
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Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: 01/25/07 comment this out since these variables are not valid as of January
instrument:
#If INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION eq 2, 3, RF AND MHEALTH ne 0
Store MHEALTH in MENTALCONDITION
Store MHEALTH1 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC1
Store MCONDELSE1 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE1
Store MHEALTH2 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC2
Store MCONDELSE2 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE2
Store MHEALTH3 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC3
Store MRETARD in MENTALRETARDATION
Store AUTISM in AUTISM
Store CPALSY in CEREBRALPALSY
Store BRNINJRY in BRAININJURY
Store SERDSBLNG in SERIOUSDISABLE
Store COND1 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC1
Store SERIOUSELSE1 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE1
Store COND2 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC2
Store SERIOUSELSE2 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE2

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Store COND3 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC3
Store SELFCARE in DAILYACTIVITIES_SELFCARE
Store CMNCATE in DAILYACTIVITIES_TALKING
Store LEARNING in DAILYACTIVITIES_LEARNING
Store MOBILTY in DAILYACTIVITIES_MOBILITY
Store DIRCTION in DAILYACTIVITIES_DECISIONS
Store LIVNGDEP in DAILYACTIVITIES_LIVING
Store MANGING in DAILYACTIVITIES_BILLS
(These stores should be for the fields in the current incident report)#
This is not being updated since the these variables are being copied to subsequent
incident reports in post-processing.
Array:
Skip Instructions: If
INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION
eq
1
goto
INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION_SPEC
Elseif INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION eq 2,3,RF and (one or more of
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE
through
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
or
INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW
eq
1)
goto
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE
Elseif INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION eq 2,3,RF and incident_personCount
(incident number for current respondent) eq 1 goto DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION eq 2,3,RF and incident_personCount gt 1
and MBLIND eq 0 (or empty) goto DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION eq 2,3,RF and HAVEDISABILITY eq 1 goto
VICTIMDUETODISABLE
Else goto SUMMARY

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INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION_SPEC

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION_SPEC
Description: Write-in entry for why the respondent suspects being targeted because of
characteristics
Form Pane Label: Resp. charac. Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION_SPEC
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Please specify why ^YOU_NAME suspect ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS targeted
because of the offender(s)'s perception of ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES
characteristics or religious beliefs.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCE

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INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE
Description: Does respondent have evidence incident was a hate crime
Form Pane Label: Evidence of hate crime
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION
(INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE eq 1 or \
INCHATETARGETREASONS_RELIGION
eq
INCHATETARGETREASONS_ETHNICITY eq 1 or\
INCHATETARGETREASONS_DISABILITY
eq
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER eq 1 or\
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
eq
INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW eq 1 or\
INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION eq 1)

and
1

or

1

or

1

or

Universe Description:
Question Text: ^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_NAME have any evidence that this incident was a hate
crime or crime of prejudice or bigotry?
Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: 01/25/07 comment this out since these variables are not valid as of January
instrument:
#If INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE = RF AND MHEALTH ne 0
Store MHEALTH in MENTALCONDITION
Store MHEALTH1 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC1
Store MCONDELSE1 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE1
Store MHEALTH2 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC2
Store MCONDELSE2 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE2
Store MHEALTH3 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC3
Store MRETARD in MENTALRETARDATION
Store AUTISM in AUTISM
Store CPALSY in CEREBRALPALSY
Store BRNINJRY in BRAININJURY
Store SERDSBLNG in SERIOUSDISABLE
Store COND1 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC1
Store SERIOUSELSE1 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE1
Store COND2 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC2
Store SERIOUSELSE2 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE2
Store COND3 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC3
Store SELFCARE in DAILYACTIVITIES_SELFCARE
Store CMNCATE in DAILYACTIVITIES_TALKING
Store LEARNING in DAILYACTIVITIES_LEARNING
Store MOBILTY in DAILYACTIVITIES_MOBILITY
Store DIRCTION in DAILYACTIVITIES_DECISIONS
Store LIVNGDEP in DAILYACTIVITIES_LIVING
Store MANGING in DAILYACTIVITIES_BILLS
(These stores should be for the fields in the current incident report)#
This is not being updated since the these variables are being copied to subsequent
incident reports in post-processing.
**Not sure this can be done here,
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
instructions)**

probably
(already

If
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE

eq

should be done at
in that fields store

1

store

1

in

Array:

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Skip Instructions: If
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE
eq
1
goto
INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_MAKEFUN
Elseif
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE
eq
2,
3
goto
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
Elseif INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE eq RF and incident_personCount (incident
number for current respondent) eq 1 goto DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE eq RF and incident_personCount gt 1 and
MBLIND eq 0 (or empty) goto DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE eq RF and HAVEDISABILITY eq 1 goto
VICTIMDUETODISABLE
Else goto SUMMARY

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INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
Description: Does respondent have evidence incident was a hate crime - Probe
Form Pane Label: Evidence of HC probe
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE eq 2, 3
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did the offender(s) say something, write anything, or leave anything behind at
the crime scene that would suggest ^YOU_HE_SHE ^WERE_WAS targeted
because of ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES characteristics or religious beliefs?
Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: 01/25/07 comment this out since these variables are not valid as of January
instrument:
#If INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST eq 2, RF AND MHEALTH ne 0
Store MHEALTH in MENTALCONDITION
Store MHEALTH1 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC1
Store MCONDELSE1 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE1
Store MHEALTH2 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC2
Store MCONDELSE2 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE2
Store MHEALTH3 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC3
Store MRETARD in MENTALRETARDATION
Store AUTISM in AUTISM
Store CPALSY in CEREBRALPALSY
Store BRNINJRY in BRAININJURY
Store SERDSBLNG in SERIOUSDISABLE
Store COND1 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC1
Store SERIOUSELSE1 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE1
Store COND2 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC2
Store SERIOUSELSE2 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE2
Store COND3 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC3
Store SELFCARE in DAILYACTIVITIES_SELFCARE
Store CMNCATE in DAILYACTIVITIES_TALKING
Store LEARNING in DAILYACTIVITIES_LEARNING
Store MOBILTY in DAILYACTIVITIES_MOBILITY
Store DIRCTION in DAILYACTIVITIES_DECISIONS
Store LIVNGDEP in DAILYACTIVITIES_LIVING
Store MANGING in DAILYACTIVITIES_BILLS
(These stores should be for the fields in the current incident report)#
This is not being updated since the these variables are being copied to subsequent
incident reports in post-processing.
If
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE

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eq

1

store

1

in

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Array:
Skip Instructions: If
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
eq
1
goto
INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_MAKEFUN
Elseif
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
eq
2,RF
and
incident_personCount (incident number for current respondent) eq 1 goto
DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST
eq
2,RF
and
incident_personCount gt 1 AND MBLIND eq 0 (or empty) goto DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST eq 2,RF and HAVEDISABILITY
eq 1 goto VICTIMDUETODISABLE
Else goto SUMMARY

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INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_MAKEFUN

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_MAKEFUN
Description: Evidence the respondent has that the incident was a hate crime - Offenders made fun
of
Form Pane Label: Evidence - Make fun
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_MAKEFUN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE = 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: The next questions ask about the evidence ^YOU_NAME ^HAVE_HAS that
makes ^YOU_HIM_HER suspect this incident was a hate crime or a crime of
prejudice or bigotry. As I read the following questions, please tell me if any of
the following happened:
Did the offender(s) make fun of ^YOU_HIM_HER, make negative comments, use
slang, hurtful words, or abusive language?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

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Description:
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1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_SYMBOLS

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INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_SYMBOLS

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_SYMBOLS
Description: Evidence the respondent has that the incident was a hate crime - Symbols present at
scene
Form Pane Label: Evidence - Symbols
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_SYMBOLS
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_MAKEFUN
Universe Description:
Question Text: The next questions ask about the evidence ^YOU_NAME ^HAVE_HAS that makes
^YOU_HIM_HER suspect this incident was a hate crime or a crime of prejudice or
bigotry. As I read the following questions, please tell me if any of the following
happened:
Were any hate symbols present at the crime scene to indicate the offender(s)
targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER for a particular reason (for example, a swastika,
graffiti on the walls of a temple, a burning cross, or written words)?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk

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Mnemonic:

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Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCEVIDENCEHATE_POLICETARGET

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INCEVIDENCEHATE_POLICETARGET

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCEVIDENCEHATE_POLICETARGET
Description: Evidence the respondent has that the incident was a hate crime - Police investigation
Form Pane Label: Evidence - Police
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCEVIDENCEHATE_POLICETARGET
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_SYMBOLS
Universe Description:
Question Text: The next questions ask about the evidence ^YOU_NAME ^HAVE_HAS that makes
^YOU_HIM_HER suspect this incident was a hate crime or a crime of prejudice or
bigotry. As I read the following questions, please tell me if any of the following
happened:
Did a police investigation confirm the offender(s) targeted ^YOU_HIM_HER (for
example, did the offender(s) confess a motive, or did the police find books,
journals, or pictures that indicated the offender(s) (was/were) prejudiced
against people with certain characteristics or religious beliefs)?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk

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Value:

Mnemonic:

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Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCEVIDENCEHATE_OFFENDERDIDSAME

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INCEVIDENCEHATE_OFFENDERDIDSAME

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCEVIDENCEHATE_OFFENDERDIDSAME
Description: Evidence the respondent has that the incident was a hate crime - Offenders
committed similar
Form Pane Label: Offender similar inc
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCEVIDENCEHATE_OFFENDERDIDSAME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCEVIDENCEHATE_POLICETARGET
Universe Description:
Question Text: The next questions ask about the evidence ^YOU_NAME ^HAVE_HAS that makes
^YOU_HIM_HER suspect this incident was a hate crime or a crime of prejudice or
bigotry. As I read the following questions, please tell me if any of the following
happened:
^DO_DOES_C ^YOU_HE_SHE know if the offender(s) (has/have) committed
similar hate crimes or crimes of prejudice or bigotry in the past?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: DO_DOES_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES_C with "Do"
Else fill DO_DOES_C with "Does".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
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Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
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INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_NEARHOLIDAY

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_NEARHOLIDAY
Description: Evidence the respondent has that the incident was a hate crime - Near a holiday
Form Pane Label: Evidence - Holiday
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_NEARHOLIDAY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCEVIDENCEHATE_OFFENDERDIDSAME
Universe Description:
Question Text: The next questions ask about the evidence ^YOU_NAME ^HAVE_HAS that makes
^YOU_HIM_HER suspect this incident was a hate crime or a crime of prejudice or
bigotry. As I read the following questions, please tell me if any of the following
happened:
Did the incident occur on or near a holiday, event, location, gathering place, or
building commonly associated with a specific group (for example, at the Gay
Pride March or at a synagogue, Korean church, or gay bar)?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

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1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCEVIDENCEHATE_OTHERLIKECRIMES

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INCEVIDENCEHATE_OTHERLIKECRIMES

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCEVIDENCEHATE_OTHERLIKECRIMES
Description: Evidence the respondent has that the incident was a hate crime - other HC in area
Form Pane Label: Evidence - HC in area
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCEVIDENCEHATE_OTHERLIKECRIMES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTEVIDENCEHATE_NEARHOLIDAY
Universe Description:
Question Text: The next questions ask about the evidence ^YOU_NAME ^HAVE_HAS that makes
^YOU_HIM_HER suspect this incident was a hate crime or a crime of prejudice or
bigotry. As I read the following questions, please tell me if any of the following
happened:
Have other hate crimes or crimes of prejudice or bigotry happened to
^YOU_HIM_HER or in ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES area/neighborhood where
people have been targeted?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
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for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCEVIDENCEHATE_FELT_BELIEVED

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INCEVIDENCEHATE_FELT_BELIEVED

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.INCEVIDENCEHATE_FELT_BELIEVED
Description: Evidence the respondent has that the incident was a hate crime - Felt it was
Form Pane Label: Evidence - Believe it was
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCEVIDENCEHATE_FELT_BELIEVED
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCEVIDENCEHATE_OTHERLIKECRIMES
Universe Description:
Question Text: The next questions ask about the evidence ^YOU_NAME ^HAVE_HAS that makes
^YOU_HIM_HER suspect this incident was a hate crime or a crime of prejudice or
bigotry. As I read the following questions, please tell me if any of the following
happened:
Do ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES feelings, instincts, or perception lead
^YOU_HIM_HER to suspect this incident was a hate crime or crime of prejudice
or bigotry, but ^YOU_HE_SHE ^DO_DOES not have enough evidence to know
for sure?

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS with "have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS with "has".

Fills: YOU_HIM_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "him"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOU_HIM_HER with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
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Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYes_No_Dk
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: TELLPOLICEHATECRIME

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TELLPOLICEHATECRIME

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.TELLPOLICEHATECRIME
Description: Did respondent tell police of belief that the incident was a hate crime
Form Pane Label: Tell police it was a HC
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TELLPOLICEHATECRIME
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCE eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: At any time, did ^YOU_NAME tell the police that ^YOU_HE_SHE believed the
incident was a hate crime or crime of prejudice or bigotry?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: 01/25/07 comment this out since these variables are not valid as of January
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instrument:
#If HAVEDISABILITY eq 1
Store MHEALTH in MENTALCONDITION
Store MHEALTH1 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC1
Store MCONDELSE1 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE1
Store MHEALTH2 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC2
Store MCONDELSE2 in MENTALCONDITIONELSE2
Store MHEALTH3 in MENTALCONDITIONSPEC3
Store MRETARD in MENTALRETARDATION
Store AUTISM in AUTISM
Store CPALSY in CEREBRALPALSY
Store BRNINJRY in BRAININJURY
Store SERDSBLNG in SERIOUSDISABLE
Store COND1 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC1
Store SERIOUSELSE1 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE1
Store COND2 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC2
Store SERIOUSELSE2 in SERIOUSDISABLEELSE2
Store COND3 in SERIOUSDISABLE_SPEC3
Store SELFCARE in DAILYACTIVITIES_SELFCARE
Store CMNCATE in DAILYACTIVITIES_TALKING
Store LEARNING in DAILYACTIVITIES_LEARNING
Store MOBILTY in DAILYACTIVITIES_MOBILITY
Store DIRCTION in DAILYACTIVITIES_DECISIONS
Store LIVNGDEP in DAILYACTIVITIES_LIVING
Store MANGING in DAILYACTIVITIES_BILLS
(These stores should be for the fields in the current incident report)#
This is not being updated since the these variables are being copied to subsequent
incident reports in post-processing.
Array:
Skip Instructions: If incident_personCount (incident number for current respondent) eq 1 goto
DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif incident_personCount gt 1 AND MBLIND eq 0 (or empty)
DISABILITY_INTRO
Elseif HAVEDISABILITY eq 1 goto VICTIMDUETODISABLE
Else goto SUMMARY

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NCVS2SEC9INTID

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.NCVS2SEC9INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 9 block (Hate)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec9intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 2,DK,RF or
(INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION
eq
2,3,RF
(INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE
INCHATETARGETREASONS_RELIGION
INCHATETARGETREASONS_ETHNICITY
INCHATETARGETREASONS_DISABILITY
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW all eq 2,3,RF)) or
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE eq RF or
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST eq 2,RF or
TELLPOLICEHATECRIME eq 1,2,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC9INTID is empty)
store INTID in NCVS2SEC9INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC9JBID

and
and
and
and
and
and
and

Array:

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NCVS2SEC9JBID

Field

BNCVS2.HATE.NCVS2SEC9JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 9 block (Hate)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec9jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((INCIDENTHATECRIME eq 2,DK,RF or
(INCIDENTHATETARGETRELIGION
eq
2,3,RF
(INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_RACE
INCHATETARGETREASONS_RELIGION
INCHATETARGETREASONS_ETHNICITY
INCHATETARGETREASONS_DISABILITY
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_GENDER
INCIDENTHATETARGETREASONS_SEXUAL
INCIDENTHATETARGETWHOYOUKNOW all eq 2,3,RF)) or
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE eq RF or
INCIDENTHAVEEVIDENCEHATE_SUGGEST eq 2,RF or
TELLPOLICEHATECRIME eq 1,2,DK,RF) AND NCVS2SEC9JBID is empty)
store USERID in NCVS2SEC9JBID

and
and
and
and
and
and
and

Array:

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SUMMARY

Block

BNCVS2.SUMMARY
Description: Summary/Incs to Add
Tab Name: Summary/Incs to Add
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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SUMMARY

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.SUMMARY
Description: Interviewer description of the incident
Form Pane Label: Incident summary
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SUMMARY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTDATEPROBE eq 1 or "empty"
Universe Description:
Question Text: [bold]PERSON:[n] ^NAME [bold]LN:[n] ^LNO [bold]SOURCE:[n] ^SOURCE
[bold]MONTH:[n] ^SUM_INCMONTH
[bold]NOTES:[n] ^SCREENERNOTE
^SUM_WHYADDINC
[bold]WHERE:[n] ^SUM_WHEREOCC
[bold]^SUM_WHO[n] ^SUM_PRESENCE
[bold]WEAPON:[n] ^SUM_WEAPON
[bold]^SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT[n] ^SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
[bold]^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT[n] ^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS

[bold] Thank you for telling me about the incident{ in {MONTH}}. Would
you please describe the incident for me in your own words? Remember
that you can skip any question, including this one, if you don't recall
particular details, or don't want to answer. {RECORDING=YES: Also
remember that we are recording this interview, so I won't need to type in
what you have to say./ RECORDING=NO: Since the audio recording is off,
please be patient as I type in your answer.}
IF RECORDING IS ON: Recording is on. Enter R after participant finshes
speaking to move on.
IF RECORDING IS OFF: Recording is off. Type in respondent’s response.
Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Fills: LNO
Instructions: Fill LNO with L_NO

Fills: SOURCE
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Instructions: If SQTHEFT eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQTHEFT"
If SQBREAKIN eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQBREAKIN"
If SQMVTHEFT eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQMVTHEFT"
If SQATTACKWHERE eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQATTACKWHERE"
If SQATTACKHOW eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQATTACKHOW"
If SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF eq 1 fill SOURCE with
"SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF"
If SQSEXUAL eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQSEXUAL"
If SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SOURCE with
"SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT"
If SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SOURCE with
"SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT"
If SQVANDOTHERCRIME eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQVANDOTHERCRIME"
If INCIDENTTOADD eq 1 fill SOURCE with "INCIDENTTOADD"

Fills: SUM_INCMONTH
Instructions: Fill SUM_INCMONTH with INCIDENTDATE

Fills: SCREENERNOTE
Instructions: Fill SCREENERNOTE with the entry from the what happened screen question
that triggered this incident. For example, if SQTHEFT is the screener question
that is the basis of the current incident, then fill SCREENERNOTE with the entry
from SQTHEFTSPEC.
06/06/07 --> If the number of times (SQTHEFTTIMES, for example) is 2 or more
then each incident attached to the same screener should have the same
SCREENERNOTES display. This comes into play in the Editing/Coding
instrument screens INCROSTER_EC and DELINCROSTER_EC
The fill SCREENERNOTE should be based on the entry in the following fields
(SQTHEFTSPEC or SQBREAKINSPEC or SQMVTHEFTSPEC or
SQATTACKWHERESPEC or SQATTACKHOWSPEC or
SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC or SQSEXUALSPEC or
SQCALLPOLICESPEC or SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC or
SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC)
[FOR EACH REPORTED INCIDENT]
If SQTHEFT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQTHEFTSPEC in
Elseif SQBREAKIN eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQBREAINSPEC
Elseif SQMVTHEFT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQMVTHEFTSPEC
Elseif SQATTACKWHERE eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQATTACKWHERESPEC
Elseif SQATTACKHOW eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQATTACKHOWSPEC
Elseif SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFF eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
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SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWNOFFSPEC
Elsif SQSEXUAL eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in SQSEXUALSPEC
Elseif SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQCALLPOLICESPEC
Elseif SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value
in SQNOCALLPOLICESPEC
Elsif SQVANDOTHERCRIME eq 1 fill SCREENERNOTE with value in
SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC

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06/06/07 --> Added the last fill statement referencing vandalism variables
(SQVANDOTHERCRIME, SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC) that can initiate a crime
report because they were originally left out of the specs. The SCREENERNOTE
does get filled with the value in SQVANDOTHERCRIMESPEC (verified in
v14.03). Therefore I did not submit a change request since it was only a spec
update. - CDS

Fills: SUM_WHYADDINC
Instructions: If INCIDENTTOADD eq 1 fill SUM_WHYADDINC with INCIDENTTOADDWHY
Else leave SUM_WHYADDINC blank.

Fills: SUM_WHEREOCC
Instructions: If LOCATION_1 eq 11 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In own dwelling/att garage."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 12 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In detached bldg. on
prop."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 13 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In vacation home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 14 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In hotel room."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 15 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Own yard/driveway."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 16 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall/storage."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 17 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 18 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "At/in home of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 19 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Yard/driveway of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 20 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 21 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
friends home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 22 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside restaurant."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 23 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside bank."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 24 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside gas station."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 25 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside other commercial
bldg."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 26 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside office."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 27 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside
factory/warehouse."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 28 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Commercial parking lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 29 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Noncommercial parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 30 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt./townhouse parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 31 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside school building."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 32 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On school property."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 33 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In apt. yard/park."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 34 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 35 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On public
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transportation."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 36 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Other."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 98 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Refused."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 99 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Don't know."

Fills: SUM_WHO
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 AND HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 fill SUM_WHO with
"Respondent"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 2 AND HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER
eq 1 or 2 fill SUM_WHO with "Respondent"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 2 AND HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER
eq 3 leave SUM_WHO blank
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 fill SUM_WHO with "Victim"

Fills: SUM_PRESENCE
Instructions: If HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 fill SUM_PRESENCE with "and other HHLD
member(s) not present."
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER eq 1 fill
SUM_PRESENCE with "was present."
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER eq 2 fill
SUM_PRESENCE with "and other HHLD member(s) present."
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER eq 3 fill
SUM_PRESENCE with "Only other HHLD member(s) present."

Fills: SUM_WEAPON
Instructions: If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 1 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Hand
gun, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 2 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other
gun, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 3 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Knife, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 4 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other
sharp object, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 5 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Blunt
object, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 6 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other"
Else fill SUM_WEAPON with "No weapon present"
This fill should display all weapons marked in the field WEAPON

Fills: SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT
Instructions: If ATTACK eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "ATTACKED: "
Elseif TRYATTACK eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "TRIED TO
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ATTACK: "
Elseif THREATEN eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "THREATENED: "
Else fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "Not attacked and not threatened"

Fills: SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
Instructions: If HOWTRYATTACK eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-rape, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-no force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Weapon
present, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ knife, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to hit,
"
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else if HOWTHREATEN eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-rape, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-no force, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Weapon
present, "
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If HOWTHREATEN eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack
w/ knife, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack
w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to hit,
"
If HOWTHREATEN eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
If HOWATTACK eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Raped, "
If HOWATTACK eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to rape, "
If HOWATTACK eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Sex.
assault-not rape, "
If HOWATTACK eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot, "
If HOWATTACK eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at-missed,
"
If HOWATTACK eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit with gun in
hand, "
If HOWATTACK eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Stabbed/cut w/
knife, "
If HOWATTACK eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack w/
knife, "
If HOWATTACK eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by object in
hand, "
If HOWATTACK eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by thrown
object, "
If HOWATTACK eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack w/
oth weapon, "
If HOWATTACK eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit, knocked
down, "
If HOWATTACK eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Grabbed/held, "
If HOWATTACK eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else leave SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS blank.

Fills: SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT
Instructions: If THEFT eq 1 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "STOLE: "
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 1 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "TRIED TO
STEAL: "
Else fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "Nothing taken and no attempt to take
anything"

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Fills: SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Cash, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 12 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Purse,
"
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 13 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Wallet,
"
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 14 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Credit
cards, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 15 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 16 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 17 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part of
motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 18 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Gasoline, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 19 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Bicycle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 20 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 21 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Silver/china, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 22 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
HHLD furn., "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 23 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Personal effects, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 24 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Hand
gun, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 25 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
firearm, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 26 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other, "
Else if WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Cash, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Purse, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 13 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Wallet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 14 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Credit
cards, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 16 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other motor
vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 17 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part of
motor vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 18 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Unattach
mv accessory, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 19 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Gasoline, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 20 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Bicycle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 21 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
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If WHATWASTAKEN eq 22 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Silver/china,
"
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 23 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other HHLD
furn., "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 24 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Portable
electronic gear, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 25 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Clothing/luggage, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 26 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Jewelry/watch/keys, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 27 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Collection
of stamps, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 28 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Toys/sports
equip., "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 29 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other pers.
objects, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 30 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Hand gun, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 31 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
firearm, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 32 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Tools, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 33 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Farm/garden produce, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 34 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Animals-pet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 35 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Food or
liquor, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 36 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other, "
Else leave SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS blank
This fill should display all items marked in the field ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or
WHATWASTAKEN

Type: String
Length: 300
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: The answer pane should be a total of 300 characters. The display area in the form
pane should show the total amount of allowable space only.
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The text should wrap from row to row, so the interviewer will not have to press the
"enter" key to move to the next row (like it is currently coded in the mini-module).
This ITEM is an Editing/Coding instrument item.
Once the incident roster has completed cycling all the incidents for a person, determine
if any more incidents should be appended to the roster from
INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES, that is, if INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES is greater
than what was reported in the screener (as captured in SQTHEFT_CNT,
SQBREAKIN_CNT, SQMVTHEFT_CNT, etc).
If so then perform a roster reopen/append until the the difference between
INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES and the screener count have been added to the roster
(or until the maximum number of incidents has been reached).
Once the append is done, go to INCIDENTINTRO to cycle through the incident roster
again.
This process will be repeated until INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES is less than or equal
to NUMBRINC (the screener count).
Skip Instructions: SUMMARY_WHO

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SUMMARY_WHO

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.SUMMARYWHO
Description: Who summarized the incidnet
Form Pane Label: summary_who
SAS Name:
Tag Name: SUMMARY_WHO
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SUMMARY
Universe Description:

Question text: Who summarized the incident?.

Answer List: summary_who
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Respondent

2

Interviewer

Skip Instructions : If "Enter" is pressed goto SUMMARY_CK
Else if this is the last incident report to be filled for this respondent then go to
INCIDENTTOADD
Else goto INCIDENTINTRO

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SUMMARYPROBE

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.SUMMARYPROBE
Description: Probe to verify FR is finished entering in the incident summary.
Form Pane Label: Summary Probe
SAS Name:
Tag Name:
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: key pressed in SUMMARY
Universe Description: The FR pressed the key at the SUMMARY field, presumably to exit the
SUMMARY field/current incident report.
Question Text:

Are you sure you have completed the summary?
If yes, enter 1 to continue, otherwise press the UP arrow to go back and complete
the incident summary.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
Skip Instructions: If SUMMARYPROBE eq 1 goto ENDINCIDENT
Else if "Up arrow" pressed go-back-to SUMMARY

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ENDINCIDENT

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.ENDINCIDENT
Description: Screen informing the FR they have ended the CURRENT incident report.
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ENDINCIDENT
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Current incident report is over.
*** Do not F10 from this screen ***
Press 1 to continue.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: ***NEED TO VERIFY THE SKIP AND UNIVERSE
ENDINCIDENT/ENDSCREENER/ENDPERSON***

STATEMENTS

FOR

Skip Instructions: If more incidents to record for this screener goto INCIDENTINTRO
Elseif no more incidents to reported in this screener goto ENDSCREENER

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ENDSCREENER

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.ENDSCREENER
Description: Screen informing the FR they have no more incident reports to complete for this
screener.
Form Pane Label: SQ Inc Done
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ENDSCREENER
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:

There are no more incidents for this screening question.
*** Do not F10 from this screen ***
Enter 1 to continue.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This screen should appear when there are no more incidents reported that are linked
to the current screener question.
***NEED TO VERIFY THE SKIP AND UNIVERSE
ENDINCIDENT/ENDSCREENER/ENDPERSON***

STATEMENTS

Skip Instructions: If there are other incidents reported in other screener
INCIDENTINTRO (for the next incident)
Elseif there are no more incidents to collect goto CRIME_END
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questions

FOR

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INC_REDUCE

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.INC_REDUCE
Description: Description of why the number of incidents is being reduced
Form Pane Label: Why reduce incidents
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INC_REDUCE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTDATEPROBE = 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Briefly explain why the number of incidents is being reduced.

Type: String
Length: 70
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store 1 in INC_D
Store 3 in DUP
If OUTOFREFPDFLAG eq 1 store INCIDENTDATE in OUTOFREFMO
Array:
Special Instructions: Once the incident roster has completed cycling through all the incidents for a person,
determine if any more incidents should be appended to the roster from
INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES, that is, if INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES is greater
than what was reported in the screener (as captured in SQTHEFT_CNT,
SQBREAKIN_CNT, SQMVTHEFT_CNT, etc).
If so then perform a roster reopen/append until the the difference between
INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES and the screener count have been added to the roster
(or until the maximum number of incidents has been reached).
Once the append is done, go to INCIDENTINTRO to cycle through the incident roster
again.
This process will be repeated until INCIDENTNUMBEROFTIMES is less than or equal
to NUMBRINC (the screener count).
Skip Instructions: If there are still incident reports to fill out for this respondent then go to
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INCIDENTINTRO (the next incident report)
Else go to INCIDENTTOADD

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INCIDENTTOADD

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.INCIDENTTOADD
Description: Did the respondent mention additional incidents from the last 12 months, not already
covered
Form Pane Label: Incidents to add
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTTOADD
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: SUMMARY where there are no more incident reports to complete for current
respondent;\
INC_REDUCE where there are no more incident reports to complete for current
respondent
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Did the respondent mention additional incidents for ^THEHOUSEHOLDOR
^HIMSELF_HERSELF_NAME not already covered that were within the last 12
months, that is between:
^REFPRD1 AND ^REFPRD2

Fills: THEHOUSEHOLDOR
Instructions: If RESPLINE fill THEHOUSEHOLDOR with "the household or"
Else leave THEHOUSEHOLDOR blank

Fills: HIMSELF_HERSELF_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 AND SEX eq 1 fill HIMSELF_HERSELF_NAME with
"himself"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 2 AND SEX eq 2 fill HIMSELF_HERSELF_NAME with
"herself"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 fill HIMSELF_HERSELF_NAME with ^NAME

Fills: REFPRD1
Instructions: If INCSAM eq 0 and eq to RESPLINE fill REFPRD1 with LSTHHRINTDATE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and LSTINTDATE is empty fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER
minus twelve months) [the first day of the month twelve months ago in the
format month day, year for respondents new to the household]
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 fill REFPRD1 with LSTINTDATE
Elseif INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with the 1st day of the
month 12 months ago (replacement household)
Elseif INCSAM eq 1 fill REFPRD1 with (INTPER minus twelve months) [the first day
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of the month twelve months ago in the format month day, year for all
respondents This fills the beginning date (month, day, year) of the reference
period. For example, September 6, 2003. If respondent is the household
respondent (for continuing cases) then the beginning of the reference period is
the date of last interview for the last household respondent. If this is a
continuing case and the respondent is new to the household (LSTINTDATE is
empty) the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the month 12
months ago. If respondent is an individual respondent (for continuing cases)
then the beginning of the reference period is the date of their last interview.
However, if respondent was a noninterview 12 months ago, the beginning of
the reference period is the 1st day of the month 12 months ago (this is setup
when the SCIF is created, so no calculation needed in the instrument). If this is
an incoming case, the beginning of the reference period is the 1st day of the
month 6 months ago.

Fills: REFPRD2
Instructions: Fill REFPRD2 with the day before today's date. For example, if today is January
4, 2004, then fill REFPRD2 with January 3, 2004

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Inc_To_Add
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

3

Yes: Another incident needed for this person

4

No: NONE to add
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: #The screen accessed using the function key Control-I to view the incident summary
for the household should show a summary of incidents reported for the household
similar to the display in the field CRIME_END screen (See item H_INCID in CASES).
However, this screen should be interactive so that the interviewer can enter a number
that corresponds to an incident in order to review the summary for that incident (only
for incidents reported during the current enumeration).# (this functionality was
removed before we went live in July 2006).
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Skip Instructions: If INCIDENTTOADD eq 1 goto INCIDENTNUMTOADD
Else goto CRIME_END

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INCIDENTNUMTOADD

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.INCIDENTNUMTOADD
Description: Number of incidents to add for this respondent
Form Pane Label: Num. incidents to add
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTNUMTOADD
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTTOADD eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

How many incidents do you want to add?
Enter a number between 1-25

Type: Integer
Length: 2
Min: 1
Max: 25
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INCIDENTTOADDWHY

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INCIDENTTOADDWHY

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.INCIDENTTOADDWHY
Description: Description of why the incidents are being added for this respondent
Form Pane Label: Why incidents added
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCIDENTTOADDWHY
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTNUMTOADD
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Explain why incidents were added (i.e. what happened).

Type: String
Length: 65
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store in INCIDENTTOADDWHY in SUM_WHYADDINC
Array:
Special Instructions: There should be an edit check to verify that adding the number of incidents entered in
INCIDENTNUMTOADD does not exceed the maximum number of incidents for the
respondent and for the household.
Skip Instructions: If number of incidents entered in INCIDENTNUMTOADD plus incident_personCount
(incident number for current respondent)gt MAXPERINC OR number of incidents
entered in INCIDENTNUMTOADD plus I_PLN gt MAXHHINC goto INCROSTERFULL
Else goto INCIDENTINTRO (the next incident report)

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INCROSTERFULL

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.INCROSTERFULL
Description: Display screen informing interviewer that the incident roster is full, so no more
incident reports to collect
Form Pane Label: Inc Roster Full
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INCROSTERFULL
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTTOADDWHY and MAXPERINC eq 30 (person incident roster is full) or
MAXHHINC eq 30 (household incident roster is full)
Universe Description:
Question Text:

No incident report will be taken because the crimes roster is full.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: CRIME_END

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CRIME_END

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.CRIME_END
Description: Screen that displays the outcomes of all incidents reported by this respondent
(Completed, Deleted)
Form Pane Label: End of Crime Incidents
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CRIME_END
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INCIDENTTOADD eq 2
Universe Description: Respondent who has completed all incident reports
Question Text: All incident reports completed for:
NO NAME
STATUS
^D_LNO ^NAME
^STATUS

^NAME

SOURCE

^SOURCE

Fills: NAME
Instructions: Fill NAME with the variable NAME (combines FNAME<>LNAME).

Fills: D_LNO
Instructions: If L_NO eq PER leave D_LNO blank
Else if A_SELFPROXY eq 4 store L_NO in D_LNO
Else if PERFIXINC ge 1 store I_PLN in D_LNO

Fills: SOURCE
Instructions: If SQTHEFT eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQTHEFT"
If SQBREAKIN eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQBREAKIN"
If SQMVTHEFT eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQMVTHEFT"
If SQATTACKWHERE eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQATTACKWHERE"
If SQATTACKHOW eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQATTACKHOW"
If SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF eq 1 fill SOURCE with
"SQTHEFTATTACKKNOWOFF"
If SQSEXUAL eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQSEXUAL"
If SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SOURCE with
"SQCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT"
If SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT eq 1 fill SOURCE with
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"SQNOCALLPOLICEATTACKTHREAT"
If SQVANDOTHERCRIME eq 1 fill SOURCE with "SQVANDOTHERCRIME"
If INCIDENTTOADD eq 1 fill SOURCE with "INCIDENTTOADD"

Fills: STATUS
Instructions: If DUP gt 2 fill STATUS with "Deleted this incident"
Elseif RECALLDETAILS eq 2 make STATUS from "SERIES OF: ^INCTIMES"
Elseif DUP eq 2 fill STATUS with "DUPLICATE"
Else fill STATUS with "One REGULAR incident"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Store Instructions: If AGER eq 2,3 store 2 in LOCKTOP and store 6 in PELIG
If AGER eq 2,3 and START_CP eq 1 store 1 in PPHONEPV
Elseif AGER eq 2,3 and START_CP eq 2,3 store 2 in PPHONEPV
Array:
Special Instructions: #All of the store instructions will need to be removed/commented out if we implement
the specs in SETPELIG6 since we will only be setting done NCVS interviews in one
location now.#
Skip Instructions: If INCCOUNT ge 2 OR INTNMBR_i eq 1-6 goto INTRO_UNDUP;
Elseif AGER ge 4 AND INCCOUNT lt 2 AND INTNMBR_i is 'empty' goto
JOBLASTWEEK;
Elseif AGER le 3 AND INCCOUNT lt 2 AND INTNMBR_i is 'empty' goto
NEXTPERSON #/ SETPELIG6#
(what if no one else left to interview and AGER le 3?)

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ENDPERSON

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.ENDPERSON
Description: Screen informing the FR they have completed this person's interview.
Form Pane Label: Person Done
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ENDPERSON
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description: Comes after the LANGUAGE question for the HHR and after the EMPLOYMENT
section for the IR.
Question Text:

You have completed this respondent's interview.
*** Do not F10 from this screen ***
Enter 1 to continue.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
Special Instructions: This screen should appear when the current respondent's interview has been
completed.
***NEED TO VERIFY THE SKIP AND UNIVERSE
ENDINCIDENT/ENDSCREENER/ENDPERSON***

STATEMENTS

FOR

Skip Instructions: If there are other respondent's to interview (i.e. someone on the roster has a PELIG
eq 1,2,4,5) goto NEXTPERSON
Elseif there are no more respondent's to interview (i.e. all persons on the roster have
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PELIG ge 6) goto the back of the instrument [and the thank you screen].

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NCVS2SEC11INTID

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.NCVS2SEC11INTID
Description: ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 11 block (Summary)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec11intid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 3
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If SUMMARYPROBE eq 1 AND NCVS2SEC11INTID is empty or
INC_REDUCE is filled AND NCVS2SEC11INTID is empty
store INTID in NCVS2SEC11INTID and
store USERID in NCVS2SEC11JBID
Array:

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NCVS2SEC11JBID

Field

BNCVS2.SUMMARY.NCVS2SEC11JBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the NCVS 2, Section 11 block (Summary)
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: ncvs2sec11jbid
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If SUMMARYPROBE eq 1 AND NCVS2SEC11JBID is empty or
INC_REDUCE is filled AND NCVS2SEC11JBID is empty
store USERID in NCVS2SEC11JBID
Array:

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Block

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief
Description: *** These questions were never implemented as it was determined the questions have
to be implemented per OMB and had been pseudo cognitively tested since the change
in race categories had been tested prior to implementing them in the Demographics
section in 2003 (?) ***\
\
Questions to be added beginning April 2011 and asked of respondents that are asked
the revised race of offender questions. We intend to ask the respondent debriefing
questions ONCE per respondent to minimize respondent burden. Also to avoid
confusion in circumstances where multiple violent crimes are reported by the same
respondent, we recommend only asking the respondent debriefing questions for the
FIRST violent crime captured. With respect to when to ask the respondent and
interviewer debriefing, we think it makes the most sense to ask the respondent and
interviewer debriefing questions immediately after the FIRST violent crime is collected
and before proceeding to any additional crime incident reports or other questions that
need to be collected/asked of that particular respondent. There is a concern about the
impact of asking the debriefing questions before completing all the incident reports.
This issue is still being discussed with the sponsor.\
\
The universe for these two blocks have been changed from a violent crime to a crime
where the respondent knew something about one or more of the offenders.
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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Respdebrief_Q1

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q1
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks what they thought we meant when we
asked if they knew the offender.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 1
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q1
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1,2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: I just have a few additional questions about some of the things you've already
told me about. Earlier I asked you some questions about the offender(s). When
I asked if you knew the offender, what did you think I was asking?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: raceoff_respdebrief_q1
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Did I know his/her name?

2

Had I ever seen him/her before?

3

Did I have some type of relationship with him/her?

4

Was he/she a friend, acquaintance, or relative?

5

Other
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Ask the respondent debriefing questions once per respondent when the respondent
reported a violent crime and it is interview number 7. Create and initialize the flag,

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respdebrief_doneflg to 0. Once a respondent has completed the respondent debriefing
questions set the respdebrief_doneflg = 1. Include this flag in the universe of Resp_Q1
to prevent asking the same respondent the debriefing questions in situation where the
respondent reports more than one violent crime.
Skip Instructions: If RESPDEBRIEF_Q1 eq 5 goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q1_SP
Else goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q2

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Respdebrief_Q1_sp

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q1_sp
Description: Follow up question when the respondent's answer to respdebrief_Q1 did not fit into
the precodes 1-4.
Form Pane Label: R Debrief 1 Spec
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q1_SP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RESPDEBRIEF_Q1 eq 5
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify.

Type: String
Length: 100
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q2

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Respdebrief_Q2

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q2
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks the respondent to provide extra detail on
how they answered RESPDEBRIEF_Q1.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 2
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q2
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: And how did you come up with your answer?
Type: String
Length: 200
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q3

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Respdebrief_Q3

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q3
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks what the respondent thought we meant
when we asked if they knew the offender's race.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 3
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q3
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: Earlier I asked if you knew anything about the ^OFFENDERS_POSS_TST race.
What did you think that question was asking?
Fills: OFFENDERS_POSS_TST
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDERS_POSS_TST with
"offenders'"
Else fill OFFENDERS_POSS_TST with "offender's".

Type: String
Length: 200
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q4

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Respdebrief_Q4

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q4
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks the respondent to provide extra detail on
how they answered RESPDEBRIEF_Q3.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 4
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q4
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: And how did you come up with your answer?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: RaceOff_Q4
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Previous knowledge (if offender was well known or known by sight)

2

The way he/she looked

3

The way he/she sounded

4

Other
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If RESPDEBRIEF_Q4 eq 4 goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q4_SP
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1 goto
RESPDEBRIEF_Q4a
Else goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q4b

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Respdebrief_Q4_sp

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q4_sp
Description: Follow up question when respondent's answer to respdebrief_Q4 did not fit into the
precodes 1-3.
Form Pane Label: R Debrief 4 Spec
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q4_SP
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RESPDEBRIEF_Q4 eq 4
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify.

Type: String
Length: 200
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS
RESPDEBRIEF_Q4a
Else goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q4b

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eq

1

or

KNOWOFFENDERS

eq

1

goto

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Respdebrief_Q4a

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q4a
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks how certain the respondent was of the
offender's race they provided - single offender.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 4a
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q4a
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

eq

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent reported that there was only 1
offender.
Question Text: How certain are you that you have correctly identified the race of the offender?
Type: Classification
Length: 1
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_HAIR

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Respdebrief_Q4b

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q4b
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks how certain the respondent was of the
offender's race they provided - multiple offenders.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 4b
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q4b
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INTNMBR
eq
7
and
ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2

RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG

eq

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent reported that there were
multiple offenders.
Question Text: Thinking about all of the offenders, how certain are you that you have correctly
identified their races?
Type: Classification
Length: 1
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_HAIR

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Respdebrief_Q5_hair

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q5_hair
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks if the offender's hair was a clue to what
race they were.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 5a
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_HAIR
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: What did you notice about the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST that helped you
know that person's race? Did you notice anything about their...
Hair?
Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with
"offenders"
Else fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with "offender".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_EYES

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Respdebrief_Q5_eyes

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q5_eyes
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks if the offender's eyes, nose, or lips were
clues to what race they were.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 5b
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_EYES
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: What did you notice about the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST that helped you
know that person's race? Did you notice anything about their...
Eyes, nose, or lips?
Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with
"offenders"
Else fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with "offender".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_SKIN

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Respdebrief_Q5_skin

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q5_skin
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks if the offender's skin color was a clue to
what race they were.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 5c
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_SKIN
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: What did you notice about the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST that helped you
know that person's race? Did you notice anything about their...
Skin color?
Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with
"offenders"
Else fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with "offender".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_CLOTHING

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Respdebrief_Q5_clothing

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q5_clothing
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks if the offender's clothing was a clue to what
race they were.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 5d
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_CLOTHING
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: What did you notice about the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST that helped you
know that person's race? Did you notice anything about their...
Clothing?
Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with
"offenders"
Else fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with "offender".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_VOICE

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Respdebrief_Q5_voice

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q5_voice
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks if the offender's voice or accent were clues
to what race they were.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 5e
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q5_VOICE
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: What did you notice about the ^OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST that helped you
know that person's race? Did you notice anything about their...
Voice or accent?
Fills: OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with
"offenders"
Else fill OFFENDER_OFFENDERS_TST with "offender".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

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Array:
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Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q6
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks how difficult it was to determine the
offender's race.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 6
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q6
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1 or 2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: How difficult did you find it to determine the ^OFFENDERS_POSS_TST race?
Did you find it very difficult, somewhat difficult, somewhat easy, or very easy?
Fills: OFFENDERS_POSS_TST
Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 fill OFFENDERS_POSS_TST with
"offenders'"
Else fill OFFENDERS_POSS_TST with "offender's".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: RaceOff_Q6
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Very difficult

2

Somewhat difficult

3

Neither difficult nor easy

4

Somewhat easy

5

Very easy
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input

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x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Initially setup a store to put 1 in respdebrief_doneflg, but we decided to hold off and set
this at then end of the fr debriefing in case an fr needed to back up after completing
the respondent debriefing.
Skip Instructions: If MULTIPLERACES eq 'empty' goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q7
Elseif ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q9
Else goto INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q1

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Respdebrief_Q7

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q7
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks the respondent if they thought about whether
they could provide more than one race for the offender. Asked only if one race is
reported for a single offender.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 7
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q7
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INTNMBR eq 7 and RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0 and and MULTIPLERACES eq
'empty'
Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent reported only one race for the
offender(s).
Question Text: Did you think you could give more than one race for the offender?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: RESPDEBRIEF_Q8

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Respdebrief_Q8

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q8
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks the respondent if they considered whether
the offender was more than one race. Asked only if one race is reported for a single
offender.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 8
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q8
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INTNMBR eq 7 and RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0 and MULTIPLERACES eq
'empty'
Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent reported only one race for the
offender(s).
Question Text: Did you consider whether the offender could be more than one race?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: Initially setup a store to put 1 in respdebrief_doneflg, but we decided to hold off and set
this at then end of the fr debriefing in case an fr needed to back up after completing
the respondent debriefing.
Skip Instructions: If ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2 goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q9
Else goto INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q1
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Respdebrief_Q9

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q9
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks the respondent if any of the offenders were
more than one race. Asked only if more than one offender.
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 9
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q9
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INTNMBR
eq
7
and
ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 2

RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG

eq

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent reported there were multiple
offenders.
Question Text: Were any of the offenders more than one race?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: Initially setup a store to put 1 in respdebrief_doneflg, but we decided to hold off and set
this at then end of the fr debriefing in case an fr needed to back up after completing
the respondent debriefing.
Skip Instructions: If RESPDEBRIEF_Q9 eq 1 goto RESPDEBRIEF_Q10
Else goto INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q1

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Respdebrief_Q10

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffRespondentDebrief.Respdebrief_Q10
Description: Respondent debriefing question that asks the respondent to identify the multiple races
that an offender or multiple offenders were. Asked only if more than one offender and
resp_Q9 = Yes
Form Pane Label: Resp Debrief 10
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPDEBRIEF_Q10
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: RESPDEBRIEF_Q9 eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: What races did you list for that person/them?
Type: Set
Max Number of Values: 6
Length: 1
Answer List: RaceOff_Q10
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

White

2

Black or African American

3

Hispanic or Latino

4

American Indian or Alaska Native

5

Asian

6

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: Initially setup a store to put 1 in respdebrief_doneflg, but we decided to hold off and set
this at then end of the fr debriefing in case an fr needed to back up after completing
the respondent debriefing.
Skip Instructions: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q1

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Block

BNCVS2.RaceOffInterviewerDebrief
Description: *** These questions were never implemented as it was determined the questions have
to be implemented per OMB and had been pseudo cognitively tested since the change
in race categories had been tested prior to implementing them in the Demographics
section in 2003 (?) ***
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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Interviewerdebrief_Q1

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffInterviewerDebrief.Interviewerdebrief_Q1
Description: Interviewer debriefing question that asks the FR if the respondent had any trouble
answering the respodent debriefing question about the offender's relationship to the
respondent.
Form Pane Label: Int Debrief 1
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q1
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1,2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text: Thank you for your assistance in answering these questions. Your answers
will help us evaluate and improve the survey. Now it will take me a minute to
complete this section so that we can continue with your interview.
Did the respondent appear to have trouble answering the relationship question?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: (Need to verify whether this question is in relation to the offender or reference person,
we need to distinguish here to avoid confusion and whether the question is referring
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the the actual question or the debriefing question)
[we decided against setting up the below variable. Instead we'll use the
respdebrief_doneflg to determine whether the respodent and interviewer debriefing
blocks are complete.]
Ask the interviewer debriefing questions once per respondent when the respondent
reported a violent crime and it is interview number 7. Create and initialize the flag,
interviewerdebrief_doneflg to 0. Once the interviewer has completed the respondent
debriefing questions set the interviewerdebrief_doneflg = 1. Include this flag in the
universe of Interviewer_Q1 to prevent asking the interviewer debriefing questions when
the same respondent reports more than one violent crime.
Skip Instructions: If INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q1 eq 1 goto INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q2
Else goto INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q3

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Interviewerdebrief_Q2

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffInterviewerDebrief.Interviewerdebrief_Q2
Description: Interviewer debriefing question that asks the FR how much trouble the respondent had
in answering the respodent debriefing question about the offender's relationship to the
respondent. Ask if Interviewer_Q1 = Yes
Form Pane Label: Int Debrief 2
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q2
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q1 eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

How much trouble did the respondent have?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: RaceOff_Interviewer_Q1
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

A great deal of trouble

2

Some trouble

3

Not too much trouble
x Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q3

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Interviewerdebrief_Q3

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffInterviewerDebrief.Interviewerdebrief_Q3
Description: Interviewer debriefing question that asks the FR if the respondent asked for clarification
when answering the respodent debriefing question about the offender's relationship to
the respondent.
Form Pane Label: Int Debrief 3
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q3
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1,2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text:

Did the respondent ask for clarification?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: INTERVIEWER_Q4

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Interviewerdebrief_Q4

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffInterviewerDebrief.Interviewerdebrief_Q4
Description: Interviewer debriefing question that asks the FR if the respondent had any trouble
answering the respodent debriefing question about the offender's race.
Form Pane Label: Int Debrief 4
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q4
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: (INTNMBR
eq
7
and
RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
eq
(ONEORMOREOFFENDERS eq 1,2 or KNOWOFFENDERS eq 1))

0

and

Universe Description: The respondent reported a crime during a TIS 7 interview and the respondent has not
previously
completed
the
respondent
debriefing
questions
(RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG eq 0) and the respondent knew something about one or
more of the offenders.
Question Text:

Did the respondent appear to have trouble answering the race question?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q4 eq 2,DK store 1 in RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
Array:
Special Instructions: Need to determine the skip pattern out of here once we figure out the layout of this
block in relation to the summary block.
Initially setup a store to put 1 in interviewerdebrief_doneflg, but we decided to hold off
and set this at then end of the fr debriefing in case an fr needed to back up after
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completing the respondent debriefing.
Skip Instructions: If INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q4 eq 1 goto INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q5
Else goto ENDINCIDENT/CRIME_END/Somewhere else (????)

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Interviewerdebrief_Q5

Field

BNCVS2.RaceOffInterviewerDebrief.Interviewerdebrief_Q5
Description: Interviewer debriefing question that asks the FR how much trouble the respondent had
in answering the respodent debriefing question about the offender's race. Ask if
Interviewer_Q4 = Yes
Form Pane Label: Int Debrief 5
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q5
Inherited Universe: INCINDEX ge 1 and SKIPMID ne 1
Universe: INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q4 eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

How much trouble did the respondent seem to have?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: RaceOff_Interviewer_Q1
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

A great deal of trouble

2

Some trouble

3

Not too much trouble
x Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If INTERVIEWERDEBRIEF_Q5 eq 1,2,3,DK store 1 in RESPDEBRIEF_DONEFLG
Array:
Special Instructions: Need to determine the skip pattern out of here once we figuer out the layout of this
block to the summary block.
Skip Instructions: ENDINCIDENT/CRIME_END/Somewhere else (????)

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BUndup
Description: Screens for Comparing/Unduplicating Incidents (Reported in Current Enumeration
and Previous Enumeration Periods)
Tab Name: Unduplication of incidents
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1
Throughout Undup, do not display if SkipOut = 1
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions:

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Field

BUndup.INTRO_UNDUP
Description: Introduction to the unduplication section, read to the respondent
Form Pane Label: Intro Undup
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INTRO_UNDUP
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1
Universe: CRIME_END AND INCCOUNT ge 2 (household has more than 1 incident) or\
CRIME_END AND INTNMBR_i eq 1-6 (RT 8502:5)
Universe Description: End of the crime incident reports section (for each respondent) when either there are
more than one incident reported for the household in the current enumeration
(INCCOUNT ge 2) or there are incidents on the input file reported the previous
enumeration (INTNMBR_i eq 1-6 from RT8502:5)
Question Text: Now it will just take me a minute to review the crime incidents I have recorded
from you during this interview at your household.
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Store Instructions: Store 0 in DUPCOUNT
Array:
Skip Instructions: If INCCOUNT ge 2 goto UNDUP_CURINC
Else goto UNDUP_OLDINC

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UNDUP_CURINC

Field

BUndup.UNDUP_CURINC
Description: This screen compares incident(s) reported by the current respondent against 1) other
incidents reported this enumeration by the current respondent and 2) incidents reported
this enumeration by other respondents
Form Pane Label: Undup Cur Enum
SAS Name:
Tag Name: UNDUP_CURINC
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1
Universe: DUP_INTRO when INCCOUNT ge 2
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Compare the incident data below. Do not discuss incidents with the respondent.
Is the incident on the left the same incident that is displayed on the right?
INCIDENT REPORTED DURING CURRENT ENUMERATION
REPORTED DURING CURRENT ENUMERATION

INCIDENT

Enum:^INTVNMBR Ln No.:^L_NO Inc No.:^I_PLN
Enum:^INTVNMBR Ln No.:^L_NO Inc. No.:^I_PLN
MONTH:^SUM_INCMONTH
MONTH:^SUM_INCMONTH
WHERE:^SUM_WHEREOCC
WHERE:^SUM_WHEREOCC
^SUM_WHO_UNDUP^SUM_PRESENCE_UNDUP
^SUM_WHO_UNDUP^SUM_PRESENCE_UNDUP
WEAPON:^SUM_WEAPON

WEAPON:^SUM_WEAPON

^SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT ^SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
^SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT^SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
SUMMARY:
^INCSUMMARY

SUMMARY:
^INCSUMMARY

Fills: INTVNMBR
Instructions: Fill INTVNMBR with the value in the variable INTNMBR
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Fills: L_NO
Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: I_PLN
Instructions: Fill I_PLN with the value in the variable incident_personCount (incident number
for current respondent).
Fill based on the incident number of the current respondent. So if Line 1 has
one incident the value in incident_personCount for that respondent would eq 1.
If Line 2 has three incidents the value in incident_personCount for that
respondent would be filled as: the first incident incident_personCount eq 1, the
second incident incident_personCount eq 2, the third incident
incident_personCount eq 3.
This is person based, not household based.

Fills: SUM_INCMONTH
Instructions: Fill SUM_INCMONTH with INCIDENTDATE

Fills: SUM_WHEREOCC
Instructions: If LOCATION_1 eq 11 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In own dwelling/att garage."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 12 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In detached bldg. on
prop."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 13 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In vacation home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 14 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In hotel room."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 15 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Own yard/driveway."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 16 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall/storage."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 17 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 18 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "At/in home of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 19 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Yard/driveway of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 20 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 21 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
friends home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 22 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside restaurant."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 23 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside bank."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 24 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside gas station."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 25 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside other commercial
bldg."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 26 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside office."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 27 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside
factory/warehouse."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 28 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Commercial parking lot."
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Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 29 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Noncommercial parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 30 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt./townhouse parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 31 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside school building."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 32 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On school property."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 33 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In apt. yard/park."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 34 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 35 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On public
transportation."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 36 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Other."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 98 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Refused."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 99 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Don't know."

Fills: SUM_WHO_UNDUP
Instructions: If WHICHMEMBER eq 1, 2, DK, RF fill SUM_WHO with "Respondent"
Else leave SUM_WHO blank

Fills: SUM_PRESENCE_UNDUP
Instructions: If WHICHMEMBER eq 1 fill SUM_PRESENCE with "was present."
Elseif WHICHMEMBER eq 2 fill SUM_PRESENCE with "and other HHLD
member(s) present."
Elseif WHICHMEMBER eq 3 fill SUM_PRESENCE with "Only other HHLD
member(s) present."
Else fill SUM_PRESENCE with "and other HHLD member(s) not present."

Fills: SUM_WEAPON
Instructions: If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 1 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Hand
gun, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 2 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other
gun, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 3 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Knife, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 4 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other
sharp object, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 5 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Blunt
object, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 6 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other"
Else fill SUM_WEAPON with "No weapon present"
This fill should display all weapons marked in the field WEAPON

Fills: SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT
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Instructions: If ATTACK eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "ATTACKED: "
Elseif TRYATTACK eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "TRIED TO
ATTACK: "
Elseif THREATEN eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "THREATENED: "
Else fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "Not attacked and not threatened"

Fills: SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
Instructions: If HOWTRYATTACK eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-rape, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-no force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Weapon
present, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ knife, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to hit,
"
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else if HOWTHREATEN eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-rape, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-no force, "
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If HOWTHREATEN eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Weapon
present, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack
w/ knife, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack
w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to hit,
"
If HOWTHREATEN eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
If HOWATTACK eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Raped, "
If HOWATTACK eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to rape, "
If HOWATTACK eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Sex.
assault-not rape, "
If HOWATTACK eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot, "
If HOWATTACK eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at-missed,
"
If HOWATTACK eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit with gun in
hand, "
If HOWATTACK eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Stabbed/cut w/
knife, "
If HOWATTACK eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack w/
knife, "
If HOWATTACK eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by object in
hand, "
If HOWATTACK eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by thrown
object, "
If HOWATTACK eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack w/
oth weapon, "
If HOWATTACK eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit, knocked
down, "
If HOWATTACK eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Grabbed/held, "
If HOWATTACK eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else leave SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS blank.

Fills: SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT
Instructions: If THEFT eq 1 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "STOLE: "
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 1 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "TRIED TO
STEAL: "
Else fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "Nothing taken and no attempt to take
anything"
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Fills: SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Cash, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 12 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Purse,
"
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 13 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Wallet,
"
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 14 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Credit
cards, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 15 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 16 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 17 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part of
motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 18 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Gasoline, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 19 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Bicycle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 20 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 21 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Silver/china, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 22 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
HHLD furn., "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 23 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Personal effects, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 24 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Hand
gun, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 25 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
firearm, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 26 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other, "
Else if WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Cash, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Purse, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 13 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Wallet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 14 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Credit
cards, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 16 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other motor
vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 17 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part of
motor vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 18 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Unattach
mv accessory, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 19 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Gasoline, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 20 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Bicycle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 21 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
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If WHATWASTAKEN eq 22 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Silver/china,
"
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 23 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other HHLD
furn., "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 24 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Portable
electronic gear, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 25 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Clothing/luggage, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 26 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Jewelry/watch/keys, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 27 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Collection
of stamps, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 28 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Toys/sports
equip., "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 29 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other pers.
objects, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 30 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Hand gun, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 31 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
firearm, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 32 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Tools, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 33 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Farm/garden produce, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 34 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Animals-pet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 35 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Food or
liquor, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 36 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other, "
Else leave SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS blank
This fill should display all items marked in the field ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or
WHATWASTAKEN

Fills: INCSUMMARY
Instructions: Fill INCSUMMARY with the incident summary entered into the SUMMARY field
for the incident being referenced.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No

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Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If UNDUP_CURINC eq 1, store 1 in INC_D (for the incident on the left).
Add 1 to DUPCOUNT
Store 2 in DUP
Store the INTNMBR, L_NO, and I_PLN (of the incident on the right) in DUPWHICH.
Array:
Special Instructions: See prototype for setup.
The form pane for this screen should be a grid that displays the incidents to be
compared. The grid rows should consist of the incidents that are "open" or deletable
(i.e. the incident that is displayed on the left column in the info pane) and the columns
should consist of the incidents displayed on the right, in the info pane.
Whenever UNDUP_CURINC eq 1 the row incident/the incident in the left column in the
info pane is the incident that will be flagged for deletion.
After reviewing an incident (entering 2, "not a dup"), the cursor should move across the
row to the right to review the next incident to the current incident, then when done with
that incident/row it should move to the next incident/row and repeat the review of
incidents until no more incidents to review.
After reviewing an incident (entering 1 "is a dup"), the cursor should move to the next
incident/row and repeat the review of incidents until no more incidents to review
(If an incident is flagged as a duplicate incident, it does not need to be included in the
review of subsequent incidents).
The variable DUPWHICH should be a 5 digit variable. If L_NO (positions 2-3) or I_PLN
(positions 4-5) eq one digit add a (leading) zero so that a L_NO eq 1 would eq 01.
Skip Instructions: If INTNMBR_i eq 1-6 (from the input file RT8502:5) goto UNDUP_OLDINC
Else goto UNDUP_DONE

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UNDUP_OLDINC

Field

BUndup.UNDUP_OLDINC
Description: This screens compares incident(s) reported by the current respondent against up to four
incidents reported by any respondent in the household during the previous enumeration
Form Pane Label: Undup Prior Enum
SAS Name:
Tag Name: UNDUP_OLDINC
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1
Universe: INTRO_UNDUP when INCCOUNT eq 1 AND INTNMBR_i eq 1-6 or\
UNDUP_CURINC AND INTNMBR_i eq 1-6
Universe Description: INTRO_UNDUP when only one incident reported for current enumeration and there is
at least one incident from a previous enumeration as determined by the first variable
for the first incident on RT 8502:5 being filled OR\
DUP_CURINC screen when finished reviewing all current enumeration incidents and
there is at least one incident from a previous enumeration as determined by the first
variable for the first incident on RT 8502:5 being filled.
Question Text:

Compare the incident data below. Do not discuss incidents with the respondent.
Is the incident on the left the same incident that is displayed on the right?
INCIDENT REPORTED DURING CURRENT ENUMERATION
REPORTED DURING PREVIOUS ENUMERATION

INCIDENT

Enum:^INTVNMBR Ln No.:^L_NO Inc No.:^I_PLN
Enum:^INPUT_INTVNMBR Ln No.:^INPUT_L_NO Inc. No.:^INPUT_I_PLN
MONTH:^SUM_INCMONTH
MONTH:^INPUT_INCMONTH
WHERE:^SUM_WHEREOCC
WHERE:^INPUT_WHEREOCC
^SUM_WHO_UNDUP^SUM_PRESENCE
^INPUT_WHO_UNDUP^INPUT_PRESENCE_UNDUP
WEAPON:^SUM_WEAPON

WEAPON:^INPUT_WEAPON

^SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT ^SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
^INPUT_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT^INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT^SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
^INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFT^INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
SUMMARY:
^INCSUMMARY

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Fills: INTVNMBR
Instructions: Fill INTVNMBR with the value in the variable INTNMBR

Fills: L_NO
Instructions: Fill L_NO based on the variable L_NO from the instrument

Fills: I_PLN
Instructions: Fill I_PLN with the value in the variable incident_personCount (incident number
for current respondent).
Fill based on the incident number of the current respondent. So if Line 1 has
one incident the value in incident_personCount for that respondent would eq 1.
If Line 2 has three incidents the value in incident_personCount for that
respondent would be filled as: the first incident incident_personCount eq 1, the
second incident incident_personCount eq 2, the third incident
incident_personCount eq 3.
This is person based, not household based.

Fills: INPUT_INTVNMBR
Instructions: Fill INPUT_INTVNMBR from INTNMBR_i on the input file

Fills: INPUT_L_NO
Instructions: Fill INPUT_L_NO based on the variable L_NO_i from input

Fills: INPUT_I_PLN
Instructions: Fill INPUT_I_PLN with the value in the variable I_PLN_i.
Fill based on the incident number of the current respondent. So if Line 1 has
one incident the value in incident_personCount for that respondent would eq 1.
If Line 2 has three incidents the value in incident_personCount for that
respondent would be filled as: the first incident incident_personCount eq 1, the
second incident incident_personCount eq 2, the third incident
incident_personCount eq 3.
This is person based, not household based.

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Fills: SUM_INCMONTH
Instructions: Fill SUM_INCMONTH with INCIDENTDATE

Fills: INPUT_INCMONTH
Instructions: Fill INPUT_INCMONTH with INCIDENTDATE_i

Fills: SUM_WHEREOCC
Instructions: If LOCATION_1 eq 11 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In own dwelling/att garage."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 12 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In detached bldg. on
prop."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 13 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In vacation home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 14 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In hotel room."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 15 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Own yard/driveway."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 16 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall/storage."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 17 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 18 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "At/in home of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 19 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Yard/driveway of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 20 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 21 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
friends home."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 22 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside restaurant."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 23 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside bank."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 24 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside gas station."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 25 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside other commercial
bldg."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 26 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside office."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 27 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside
factory/warehouse."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 28 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Commercial parking lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 29 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Noncommercial parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 30 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Apt./townhouse parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 31 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Inside school building."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 32 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On school property."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 33 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "In apt. yard/park."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 34 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On street."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 35 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "On public
transportation."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 36 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Other."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 98 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Refused."
Elseif LOCATION_1 eq 99 fill SUM_WHEREOCC with "Don't know."

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Fills: INPUT_WHEREOCC
Instructions: If LOCATION_i eq 11 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "In own dwelling/att garage."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 12 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "In detached bldg. on
prop."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 13 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "In vacation home."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 14 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "In hotel room."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 15 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Own yard/driveway."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 16 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall/storage."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 17 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
home."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 18 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "At/in home of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 19 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Yard/driveway of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 20 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Apt. hall of friend."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 21 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "On street adjacent to
friends home."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 22 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Inside restaurant."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 23 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Inside bank."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 24 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Inside gas station."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 25 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Inside other commercial
bldg."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 26 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Inside office."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 27 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Inside
factory/warehouse."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 28 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Commercial parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 29 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Noncommercial parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 30 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Apt./townhouse parking
lot."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 31 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Inside school building."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 32 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "On school property."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 33 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "In apt. yard/park."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 34 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "On street."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 35 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "On public
transportation."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 36 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Other."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 98 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Refused."
Elseif LOCATION_i eq 99 fill INPUT_WHEREOCC with "Don't know."

Fills: SUM_WHO_UNDUP
Instructions: If WHICHMEMBER eq 1, 2, DK, RF fill SUM_WHO with "Respondent"
Else leave SUM_WHO blank

Fills: SUM_PRESENCE
Instructions: If HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 2 fill SUM_PRESENCE with "and other HHLD
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member(s) not present."
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER eq 1 fill
SUM_PRESENCE with "was present."
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER eq 2 fill
SUM_PRESENCE with "and other HHLD member(s) present."
Elseif HHMEMBERPRESENT eq 1 AND WHICHMEMBER eq 3 fill
SUM_PRESENCE with "Only other HHLD member(s) present."

Fills: INPUT_WHO_UNDUP
Instructions: If WHICHMEMBER_i eq 1, 2, DK, RF fill INPUT_WHO_UNDUP with "Respondent"
Else leave INPUT_WHO_UNDUP blank

Fills: INPUT_PRESENCE_UNDUP
Instructions: If WHICHMEMBER_i eq 1 fill INPUT_PRESENCE_UNDUP with "was present."
Elseif WHICHMEMBER_i eq 2 fill INPUT_PRESENCE_UNDUP with "and other
HHLD member(s) present."
Elseif WHICHMEMBER_i eq 3 fill INPUT_PRESENCE_UNDUP with "Only other
HHLD member(s) present."
Else fill INPUT_PRESENCE_UNDUP with "and other HHLD member(s) not
present."

Fills: SUM_WEAPON
Instructions: If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 1 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Hand
gun, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 2 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other
gun, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 3 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Knife, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 4 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other
sharp object, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 5 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Blunt
object, "
If WEAPONPRESENT eq 1 AND WEAPON eq 6 fill SUM_WEAPON with "Other"
Else fill SUM_WEAPON with "No weapon present"
This fill should display all weapons marked in the field WEAPON

Fills: INPUT_WEAPON
Instructions: If WEAPON_1_i eq 1 fill INPUT_WEAPON with "Hand gun, "
If WEAPON_2_i eq 2 fill INPUT_WEAPON with "Other gun, "
If WEAPON_3_i eq 3 fill INPUT_WEAPON with "Knife, "
If WEAPON_4_i eq 4 fill INPUT_WEAPON with "Other sharp object, "
If WEAPON_5_i eq 5 fill INPUT_WEAPON with "Blunt object, "
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If WEAPON_6_i eq 6 fill INPUT_WEAPON with "Other"
Else fill INPUT_WEAPON with "No weapon present"
This fill should display all weapons marked in the input fields WEAPON_1_i
through WEAPON_6_i

Fills: SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT
Instructions: If ATTACK eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "ATTACKED: "
Elseif TRYATTACK eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "TRIED TO
ATTACK: "
Elseif THREATEN eq 1 fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "THREATENED: "
Else fill SUM_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "Not attacked and not threatened"

Fills: SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
Instructions: If HOWTRYATTACK eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-rape, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-no force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Weapon
present, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ knife, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to hit,
"
If HOWTRYATTACK eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else if HOWTHREATEN eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-rape, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
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If HOWTHREATEN eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Unwanted
sexual contct-no force, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Weapon
present, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack
w/ knife, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack
w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to hit,
"
If HOWTHREATEN eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
If HOWATTACK eq 11 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Raped, "
If HOWATTACK eq 12 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to rape, "
If HOWATTACK eq 13 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Sex.
assault-not rape, "
If HOWATTACK eq 14 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot, "
If HOWATTACK eq 15 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at-missed,
"
If HOWATTACK eq 16 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit with gun in
hand, "
If HOWATTACK eq 17 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Stabbed/cut w/
knife, "
If HOWATTACK eq 18 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack w/
knife, "
If HOWATTACK eq 19 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by object in
hand, "
If HOWATTACK eq 20 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by thrown
object, "
If HOWATTACK eq 21 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt attack w/
oth weapon, "
If HOWATTACK eq 22 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit, knocked
down, "
If HOWATTACK eq 23 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Grabbed/held, "
If HOWATTACK eq 24 fill SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else leave SUM_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS blank.
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Fills: INPUT_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT
Instructions: If ATTACK_i eq 1 fill INPUT_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "ATTACKED: "
Elseif TRYATTACK_i eq 1 fill INPUT_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "TRIED TO
ATTACK: "
Elseif THREATEN_i eq 1 fill INPUT_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with
"THREATENED: "
Else fill INPUT_ATTACK_TRY_THREAT with "Not attacked and not threatened"

Fills: INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS
Instructions: If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 11 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-rape, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 12 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 13 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 14 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 15 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Unwanted sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 16 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Unwanted sexual contct-no force, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 17 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Weapon present, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 18 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at,
"
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 19 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ knife, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 20 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 21 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 22 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 23 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to
hit, "
If HOWTRYATTACK_i eq 24 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else if HOWTHREATEN_i eq 11 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Verbal threat-rape, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq_i 12 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-kill, "
If HOWTHREATEN eq_i 13 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-attack, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 14 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Verbal
threat-sex. assault, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 15 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
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"Unwanted sexual contct-force, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 16 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Unwanted sexual contct-no force, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 17 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Weapon
present, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 18 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot at, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 19 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ knife, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 20 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 21 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Object
thrown, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 22 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Followed/surrounded, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 23 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to
hit, "
If HOWTHREATEN_i eq 24 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
If HOWATTACK_i eq 11 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Raped, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 12 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Tried to
rape, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 13 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Sex.
assault-not rape, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 14 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 15 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Shot
at-missed, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 16 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit with gun
in hand, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 17 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Stabbed/cut
w/ knife, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 18 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ knife, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 19 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by
object in hand, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 20 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit by
thrown object, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 21 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Atmpt
attack w/ oth weapon, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 22 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Hit,
knocked down, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 23 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with
"Grabbed/held, "
If HOWATTACK_i eq 24 fill INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS with "Other"
Else leave INPUT_ATT_TRY_THRTREASONS blank.

Fills: SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT
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Instructions: If THEFT eq 1 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "STOLE: "
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFT eq 1 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "TRIED TO
STEAL: "
Else fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "Nothing taken and no attempt to take
anything"

Fills: SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 11 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Cash, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 12 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Purse,
"
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 13 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Wallet,
"
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 14 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Credit
cards, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 15 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 16 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 17 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part of
motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 18 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Gasoline, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 19 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Bicycle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 20 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 21 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Silver/china, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 22 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
HHLD furn., "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 23 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Personal effects, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 24 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Hand
gun, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 25 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
firearm, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT eq 26 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other, "
Else if WHATWASTAKEN eq 11 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Cash, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 12 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Purse, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 13 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Wallet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 14 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Credit
cards, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 15 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 16 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other motor
vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 17 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part of
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motor vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 18 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Unattach
mv accessory, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 19 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Gasoline, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 20 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Bicycle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 21 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 22 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Silver/china,
"
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 23 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other HHLD
furn., "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 24 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Portable
electronic gear, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 25 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Clothing/luggage, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 26 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Jewelry/watch/keys, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 27 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Collection
of stamps, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 28 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Toys/sports
equip., "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 29 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other pers.
objects, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 30 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Hand gun, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 31 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
firearm, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 32 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Tools, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 33 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Farm/garden produce, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 34 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Animals-pet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 35 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Food or
liquor, "
If WHATWASTAKEN eq 36 fill SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other, "
Else leave SUM_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS blank
This fill should display all items marked in the field ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT or
WHATWASTAKEN

Fills: INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFT
Instructions: If THEFT_i eq 1 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "STOLE: "
Elseif ATTEMPTTHEFT_i eq 1 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "TRIED TO
STEAL: "
Else fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFT with "Nothing taken and no attempt to take
anything"

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Fills: INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS
Instructions: If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 11 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Cash, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 12 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Purse, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 13 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Wallet, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 14 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Credit cards, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 15 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car,
"
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 16 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Other motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 17 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part
of motor vehicle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 18 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Gasoline, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 19 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Bicycle, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 20 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 21 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Silver/china, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 22 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Other HHLD furn., "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 23 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Personal effects, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 24 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Hand gun, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 25 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Other firearm, "
If ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i eq 26 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Other, "
Else if WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 11 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Cash, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 12 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Purse, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 13 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Wallet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 14 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Credit
cards, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 15 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Car, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 16 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
motor vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 17 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Part of
motor vehicle, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 18 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Unattach
mv accessory, "
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If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 19 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Gasoline, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 20 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Bicycle,
"
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 21 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"TV/DVD/stereo, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 22 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Silver/china, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 23 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
HHLD furn., "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 24 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Portable
electronic gear, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 25 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Clothing/luggage, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 26 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Jewelry/watch/keys, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 27 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Collection of stamps, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 28 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Toys/sports equip., "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 29 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
pers. objects, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 30 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Hand
gun, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 31 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other
firearm, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 32 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Tools, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 33 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Farm/garden produce, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 34 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with
"Animals-pet, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 35 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Food or
liquor, "
If WHATWASTAKEN_i eq 36 fill INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS with "Other, "
Else leave INPUT_THEFT_ATTTHEFTITEMS blank
This fill should display all items marked in the field ATTEMPTTHEFTWHAT_i or
WHATWASTAKEN_i

Fills: INCSUMMARY
Instructions: Fill INCSUMMARY with the incident summary entered into the SUMMARY field
for the incident being referenced.

Fills: INPUT_INCSUMMARY
Instructions: Fill INPUT_INCSUMMARY with the incident summary from the input fields
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SUMMARY_1_i, SUMMARY_2_i, SUMMARY_3_i, SUMMARY_4_i for the incident
being referenced.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If UNDUP_OLDINC eq 1, store 1 in INC_D (for the incident on the left)
Add 1 to DUPCOUNT
If current incident is a duplicate of the first old incident, store the INTNMBR, L_NO,
and 96 (in the last 2 digits) in DUPWHICH
If current incident is a duplicate of the second old incident, store the INTNMBR,
L_NO, and 97 (in the last 2 digits) in DUPWHICH
If current incident is a duplicate of the third old incident, store the INTNMBR, L_NO,
and 98 (in the last 2 digits) in DUPWHICH
If current incident is a duplicate of the fourth old incident, store the INTNMBR, L_NO,
and 99 (in the last 2 digits) in DUPWHICH
Array:
Special Instructions: See prototype for setup.
The form pane for this screen should be a grid that displays the incidents to be
compared. The grid rows should consist of the incidents that are "open" or deletable
(i.e. the incident that is displayed on the left column in the info pane) and the columns
should consist of the incidents displayed on the right, in the info pane (i.e the incidents
from input).
Whenever UNDUP_OLDINC eq 1 the row incident/the incident in the left column in the
info pane is the incident that will be flagged for deletion.
After reviewing an incident (entering 2, "not a dup"), the cursor should move across
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the row to the right to review the next incident to the current incident, then when done
with that incident/row it should move to the next incident/row and repeat the review of
incidents until no more incidents to review.
After reviewing an incident (entering 1 "is a dup"), the cursor should move to the next
incident/row and repeat the review of incidents until no more incidents to review
(If an incident is flagged as a duplicate incident, it does not need to be reviewed against
any remaining old incidents).
02/01/10 updated the fill names in SPIDER for the incidents from input since they
reference different variables than the currently reported incidents. The instrument is
working correctly, so no new Change Requests were genereated for this update.
Skip Instructions: UNDUP_DONE

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UNDUP_DONE

Field

BUndup.UNDUP_DONE
Description: Screen that tells the interviewer they are done with the unduplication section for the
current respondent
Form Pane Label: Undup Done
SAS Name:
Tag Name: UNDUP_DONE
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1
Universe: UNDUP_CURINC and INTNMBR_i is 'empty' (from the input file RT8502:5) or\
UNDUP_OLDINC (finished reviewing current enumeration incidents against old
incidents)
Universe Description:
Question Text:

THIS PERSON DOES NOT HAVE ANY MORE INCIDENTS TO REVIEW,
CONTINUE WITH THE INTERVIEW.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If AGER ge 4 goto JOBLASTWEEK
Else goto NEXTPERSON

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CountCompleteIncidents

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Field

Description: Counter of in range and valid incidents
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Instructions: Counter is incremented if IncidentIntro = Continue AND IncidentProbe <> No AND SkipOut <>
1 AND Dup <> 2 AND Dup <> 3

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2016 Core change questions

Block

2016 Core change questions
Description: Block includes citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veterans status,
employment, and income
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe:
Universe Description:
Array:
Block Instructions: If the question is not being asked in the current enumeration, output the response from
the last time the question was asked in the respective "_I" output variable. If the
question was asked at anytime, any subsequent outputs should have that answer until
the question is asked again, and the response will be replaced

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INTRO_SOCIO_DEMO

Field

2016 Core change questions.INTRO_SOCIO_DEMO
Description: Introduction statement to the 2016 NCVS Socio demographic questions.
Form Pane Label: Intro to socio demo?
SAS Name: INTRO SOCIO DEMO
Tag Name: INTRO_SOCIO_DEMO
Inherited Universe:
Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or (INCSAM
eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and (DISABILITY_i (RT8501:116) eq
empty or CITIZENSHIPSTATUS_i (RT8501:118) eq 5, DK, RF, or
empty)))
OR
((AGER eq 2-6 and AGE ge15) or (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and INDEPENDENT_i (RT8501:117) eq empty)
OR
(SELFPROXY ne 4 and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and (((SEX eq 1 and ORIENTMALE_i
(RT8501:119) eq empty) or (SEX eq 2, DK, RF and ORIENTFEMALE_i (RT8501:120)
eq empty)) or GENID_i (RT8501:121) eq empty))
OR
(INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and ((AGER eq 5 and AGE le 39) or (AGER eq 5
and AGERNG eq 5,6,7) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i (RT8501:123) eq 1) or
INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and ((AGER eq 5-6) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i
(RT8501:122) eq DK, RF or empty))
OR
[NO_CRIMES = 1 and AGE ge 16] or
[CRIME_END = 1 and INCCOUNT lt 2 and I_32a_1 is blank and AGE ge 16] or
[UNDUP_DONE and AGE ge 16]
Universe Description:
Question Text: Now we have some questions about ^YOUR_NAME_S demographic
characteristics.
Fills: YOUR_NAME_S
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME_S with "your" Else fill YOUR_NAME_S
with RESPONDENTNAME's. (If SELFPROXY ne 2 the fill should be the
respndent's name plus 's)

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Array:

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Disability

Block

2016 Core change questions.Disability
Description: Disability
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and DISABILITY_i
(RT8501:116) eq empty))
Universe Description: Ask at interviews 1,3,5,7;
Ask if aged in, HH replaced, or if person is new to HH;
Do not ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
Proxys allowed.
Ages 12+ for disability questions, including DK/RF
Array:
Block Instructions:

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HEARING

Field

2016 Core change questions.Disability.HEARING
Description: Hearing impairment
Form Pane Label: Hearing Impaired?
SAS Name: HEARING
Tag Name: HEARING
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and DISABILITY_i
(RT8501:116) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^ARE_IS ^YOU_NAME deaf or ^DO_DOES ^YOU_HE_SHE have serious
difficulty hearing?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: ARE_IS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill ARE_IS with "are"
Else fill ARE_IS with "is".

Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store HEARING in MHEARING
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: VISION

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VISION

Field

2016 Core change questions.Disability.VISION
Description: Vision Impaired
Form Pane Label: Vision Impaired?
SAS Name: VISION
Tag Name: VISION
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and DISABILITY_i
(RT8501:116) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^ARE_IS ^YOU_NAME blind or ^DO_DOES ^YOU_HE_SHE have serious
difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: ARE_IS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill ARE_IS with "are"
Else fill ARE_IS with "is".

Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store VISION in MBLIND
Array:
Skip Instructions: LEARN_CONCENTRATE

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LEARN_CONCENTRATE

Field

2016 Core change questions.Disability.LEARN_CONCENTRATE
Description: Do you have any difficulty - learning/concentrating
Form Pane Label: Learning disorder?
SAS Name: LEARN_CONCENTRATE
Tag Name: LEARN_CONCENTRATE
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and DISABILITY_i
(RT8501:116) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, ^DO_DOES
^YOU_HE_SHE have serious difficulty:
Concentrating, remembering or making decisions?
Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know

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x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store LEARN_CONCENTRATE in MMEMORY
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: PHYSICAL_LIMIT

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PHYSICAL_LIMIT

Field

2016 Core change questions.Disability.PHYSICAL_LIMIT
Description: Do you have any of following long-lasting conditions - physically limiting condition
Form Pane Label: Physical limitation?
SAS Name: PHYSICAL_LIMIT
Tag Name: PHYSICAL_LIMIT
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and DISABILITY_i
(RT8501:116) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, ^DO_DOES ^YOU_HE_SHE
have serious difficulty:
Walking or climbing stairs?
Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know

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x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store PHYSICAL_LIMIT in MPHYSCOND
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: DRESS_BATH

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DRESS_BATH

Field

2016 Core change questions.Disability.DRESS_BATH
Description: Do you have any difficulty - dressing/bathing/mobility in home
Form Pane Label: Dressing/bathing
SAS Name: DRESS_BATH
Tag Name: DRESS_BATH
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and DISABILITY_i
(RT8501:116) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, ^DO_DOES ^YOU_HE_SHE
have serious difficulty:
Dressing or bathing?
Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know

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x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store DRESS_BATH in MDRESSBATH
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted

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DISABILITYJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Disability.DISABILITYJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the disability block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: disabilityjbid
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and DISABILITY_i
(RT8501:116) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (DRESS_BATH eq entry) AND DISABILITYJBID is empty)
store USERID in DISABILITYJBID
Array:

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Independent Living

Block

2016 Core change questions.Independent Living
Description: Independent living
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: ((AGER eq 2-6 and AGE ge15) or (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and INDEPENDENT_i
(RT8501:117) eq empty))
Universe Description: Ask at interviews 1,3,5,7;
Ask if aged in, HH replaced, or if person is new to HH;
Do not ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
Proxys allowed.
Ages 15+ for independent living question
Array:
Block Instructions:

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LEAVING_HOME

Field

2016 Core change questions.Independent Living.LEAVING_HOME
Description: Do you have any difficulty - leaving home
Form Pane Label: Leaving home
SAS Name: LEAVING_HOME
Tag Name: LEAVING_HOME
Inherited Universe: ((AGER eq 2-6 and AGE ge15) or (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and INDEPENDENT_i
(RT8501:117) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description: This is the only disability question that requires age of 15+
Question Text: Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, ^DO_DOES
^YOU_HE_SHE have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's
office or shopping?
Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse

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Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store LEAVING_HOME in MLEAVEHOME
If HEARING eq 1 or VISION eq 1 or LEARN_CONCENTRATE eq 1 or
PHYSICAL_LIMIT eq 1 or DRESS_BATH eq 1 or LEAVING_HOME eq 1 store 1 in
HAVEDISABILITY
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
(04/08/09) Left the store instructions in for documentation purposes, but this should be
done 1) outside of this field, 2) use the variables that start with an "M" and 3) should be
set up to store 'yes' or 'no' in HAVEDISABILITY
{Store instructions should be: If MHEARING eq 1 or MBLIND eq 1 or MMEMORY eq 1
or MPHYSCOND eq 1 or MDRESSBATH eq 1 or MLEAVEHOME eq 1 store 1 in
HAVEDISABILITY
Elseif MHEARING and MBLIND and MMEMORY and MPHYSCOND and
MDRESSBATH and MLEAVEHOME ne 1 store 0 (or empty) in HAVEDISABILITY}

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INDEPENDENTJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Independent Living.INDEPENDENTJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the independent living block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: independentjbid
Inherited Universe: ((AGER eq 2-6 and AGE ge15) or (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2,4,6 and INDEPENDENT_i
(RT8501:117) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (LEAVING_HOME eq entry) AND INDEPENDENTJBID is empty)
store USERID in INDEPENDENTJBID
Array:

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Citizenship

Block

2016 Core change questions.Citizenship
Description: Citizenship
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2-7 and
CITIZENSHIPSTATUS_i (RT8501:118) eq 5, DK, RF, or empty))
Universe Description: Ask at interview 1;
Ask if aged in, HH replaced, or person is new to HH;
Ask if selected no at prior interview;
Ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
Proxys are allowed.
Ages 12+, including DK/RF birthyears
Array:
Block Instructions:

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CITIZENSHIP

Field

2016 Core change questions.Citizenship.CITIZENSHIP
Description: Citizenship status
Form Pane Label: Citizenship
SAS Name: CITIZENSHIP
Tag Name: CITIZENSHIP
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2-7 and
CITIZENSHIPSTATUS_i (RT8501:118) eq 5, DK, RF, or empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^ARE_IS_C ^YOU_NAME a citizen of the United States? That is, ^WERE_WAS
^YOU_HE_SHE born in the United States, born in a U.S. territory, born of U.S.
citizen parent(s), or become a citizen of the U.S. through naturalization?
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Fills: ARE_IS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill ARE_IS_C with "Are"
Else fill ARE_IS_C with "Is".

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: Citizenship
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes, born in the United States

2

Yes, born in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Northern Marianas

3

Yes, born abroad of U.S. citizen parent or parents

4

Yes, U.S. citizen by naturalization

5

No, not a U.S. citizen
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted

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CITIZENSHIPJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Citizenship.CITIZENSHIPJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the citizenship block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: citizenshipjbid
Inherited Universe: AGER eq 2-9 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR eq 2-7 and
CITIZENSHIPSTATUS_i (RT8501:118) eq 5, DK, RF, or empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (CITIZENSHIP eq entry) AND CITIZENSHIPJBID is empty)
store USERID in CITIZENSHIPJBID
Array:

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Sexual Orientation

Block

2016 Core change questions.Sexual Orientation
Description: Sexual orientation
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: (SELFPROXY ne 4 and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and ((SEX
eq 1 and ORIENTMALE_i (RT8501:119) eq empty) or (SEX eq 2, DK, RF and
ORIENTFEMALE_i (RT8501:120) eq empty)))
Universe Description: Ask at interviews 1,3,5,7;
Ask if aged in, HH replaced, or if person is new to HH;
Do not ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
No proxys allowed.
Ages 16+
Reported victimization within the reference period
Array:
Block Instructions:

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ORIENTATION_MALE

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2016 Core change questions.Sexual Orientation.ORIENTATION_MALE
Description: How does respondent think of themselves- male
Form Pane Label: Orientation Male
SAS Name: ORIENTATIONMALE
Tag Name: ORIENTATION_MALE
Inherited Universe: (SELFPROXY ne 4 and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1) AND
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and ((SEX
eq 1 and ORIENTMALE_i (RT8501:119) eq empty) or (SEX eq 2, DK, RF and
ORIENTFEMALE_i (RT8501:120) eq empty)))
Universe: SEX eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which of the following BEST represents how you think of yourself ?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: ORIENT_MALE
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Gay [BOLD]

2

Straight, that is, not gay [BOLD]

3

Bisexual, or [BOLD]

4

Something else [BOLD]
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.

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If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: goto IDENTITY_BIRTH

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ORIENTATION_FEMALE

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Field

2016 Core change questions.Sexual Orientation.ORIENTATION_FEMALE
Description: How does respondent think of themselves- female
Form Pane Label: Orientation Female
SAS Name: ORIENTATIONFEMALE
Tag Name: ORIENTATION_FEMALE
Inherited Universe: (SELFPROXY ne 4 and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and ((SEX
eq 1 and ORIENTMALE_i (RT8501:119) eq empty) or (SEX eq 2, DK, RF and
ORIENTFEMALE_i (RT8501:120) eq empty)))
Universe: SEX = 2, DK, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text: Which of the following BEST represents how you think of yourself?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: ORIENT_FEMALE
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Lesbian or gay [BOLD]

2

Straight, that is, not lesbian or gay [BOLD]

3

Bisexual, or [BOLD]

4

Something else [BOLD]
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.

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If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: goto IDENTITY_BIRTH

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SEXUALORIENTJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Sexual Orientation.SEXUALORIENTJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the sexual orientation block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: sexualorientjbid
Inherited Universe: (SELFPROXY ne 4 and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and ((SEX
eq 1 and ORIENTMALE_i (RT8501:119) eq empty) or (SEX eq 2, DK, RF and
ORIENTFEMALE_i (RT8501:120) eq empty)))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If
(ORIENTATION_MALE or
ORIENTATION_FEMALE
SEXUALORIENTJBID is empty)
store USERID in SEXUALORIENTJBID

eq

entry)

AND

Array:

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Gender Identity

Block

2016 Core change questions.Gender Identity
Description: Gender identity
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: ((SELFPROXY ne 4) and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and
GENID_i (RT8501:121) eq empty))
Universe Description: Ask at interviews 1,3,5,7;
Ask if aged in, HH replaced, or person is new to HH;
Do not ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
No proxys allowed.
Ages 16+ and Reported victimization within reference period
Array:
Block Instructions:

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GENID_BIRTH

Field

2016 Core change questions.Gender Identity.GENID_BIRTH
Description: What was the respondents identity on their birth certificate
Form Pane Label: Genid Birth
SAS Name: GENIDBIRTH
Tag Name: GENID_BIRTH
Inherited Universe: ((SELFPROXY ne 4) and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and
GENID_i (RT8501:121) eq empty))
Universe: ORIENTATION_MALE
or
ORIENTATION_FEMALE
eq
1-3,
ORIENTATION_ELSE eq response or ORIENTATION_DK eq response

6

or

Universe Description:
Question Text: What sex was recorded on your original birth certificate?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: IDENTITY_BIRTH
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Male

2

Female

3

Refused

4

Don't know
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted

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Skip Instructions: GENID_DESCRIBE

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GENID_DESCRIBE

Field

2016 Core change questions.Gender Identity.GENID_DESCRIBE
Description: How does the respondent currently describe themselves
Form Pane Label: Genid Describe
SAS Name: GENIDDESCRIBE
Tag Name: GENID_DESCRIBE
Inherited Universe: ((SELFPROXY ne 4) and (AGER eq 5-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and
GENID_i (RT8501:121) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: Do you currently describe yourself as male, female or transgender?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: IDENTITY_DESCRIBE
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Male

2

Female

3

Transgender

4

None of these
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.

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If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: If response eq 1 and GENID_BIRTH eq 2,3,or 4, or
If response eq 2 and GENID_BIRTH eq 1,3,or 4, goto GENID_CONFIRM
Else move to next section

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GENID_CONFIRM

Field

2016 Core change questions.Gender Identity.GENID_CONFIRM
Description: Confirming responses for gender identity
Form Pane Label: Genid Confirm
SAS Name: GENIDCONFIRM
Tag Name: GENID_CONFIRM
Inherited Universe: ((SELFPROXY ne 4) and (AGER eq 4-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and
GENID_i (RT8501:121) eq empty))
Universe: GENID_BIRTH eq 1 and GENID_DESCRIBE eq 2,3 or 4, or GENID_BIRTH eq 2 and
GENID_DESCRIBE eq 1, 3 or 4
Universe Description:
Question Text: Just to confirm, your sex recorded at birth was^MALE_FEMALE and you now
describe yourself as^MALE_FEMALE2. Is that correct?
Fills: MALE_FEMALE
Instructions: English: If GENID_BIRTH eq 1 fill with "male", if GENID_BIRTH eq 2 fill with
"female"
Spanish: If GENID_BIRTH eq 1 fill with "hombre", if GENID_BIRTH eq 2 fill with
"mujer"

Fills: MALE_FEMALE2
Instructions: English: If GENID_DESCRIBE eq 1 fill with "describe yourself as male", if
GENID_DESCRIBE eq 2 fill with "describe yourself as female", if
GENID_DESCRIBE eq 3 fill with "describe yourself as transgender", if
GENID_DESCRIBE eq 4 fill with "do not describe yourself as male, female or
transgender",
Spanish: If GENID_DESCRIBE eq 1 fill with "se describe como hombre", if
GENID_DESCRIBE eq 2 fill with "se describe como mujer", if GENID_DESCRIBE
eq 3 fill with "se describe como transgénero", if GENID_DESCRIBE eq 4 fill with
"no se describe como hombre, mujer ni transgénero"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1

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Answer List: YesNoRFDK
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

2

No

3

Refused

4

Don't know
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: If Response eq 2, goto GENID_ERROR
Else go to next section on path

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GENID_ERROR

Check

2016 Core change questions.Gender Identity.GENID_ERROR
Description: Hard error if response is no at GENID_CONFIRM
Inherited Universe: ((SELFPROXY ne 4) and (AGER eq 5-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and
GENID_i (RT8501:121) eq empty))
Universe: GENID_CONFIRM eq 2
Universe Description: Respondent selected no at GENID_CONFIRM
Text:

You selected that the respondent was either not assigned ^BIRTH at birth or does
not currently ^DESCRIBE. Go back to GENID_BIRTH and GENID_DESCRIBE to
correct.

Check Instructions: GENID_BIRTH should be the only selection the FR can go back to. This error must
be outputted in the data for both "close" and "goto"
1= "close"
2= "goto"
Type: Hard
Skip Instructions: If "close" is selected stay at GENID_CONFIRM
If "goto" is selected go to GENID_BIRTH
Fills: BIRTH
Instructions: If GENID_BIRTH eq 1 fill with "male"
If GENID_BIRTH eq 2 fill with "female"
Fills: DESCRIBE
Instructions: If GENID_DESCRIBE eq 1 fill with "describes themselves as male"
If GENID_DESCRIBE eq 2 fill with "describes themselves as female"
If GENID_DESCRIBE eq 3 fill with "describes themselves as transgender"
If GENID_DESCRIBE eq 4 fill with "does not describe themselves as male,
female or transgender"

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GENIDJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Gender Identity.GENIDJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the gender identification block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: genidjbid
Inherited Universe: ((SELFPROXY ne 4) and (AGER eq 5-6)) AND
(CountCompleteIncidents ge 1 AND)
((INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)) or (INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2,4,6 and
GENID_i (RT8501:121) eq empty))
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: ((GENID_BIRTH eq response or GENID_DESCRIBE eq response or GENID_CONFIRM
eq response) AND GENIDJBID eq empty) store USERID in GENIDJBID
Array:

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Veteran Status

Block

2016 Core change questions.Veteran Status
Description: Veteran status
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: (INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) and (AGER eq 5-6)) or
(INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5 and AGE le 39) or (AGER eq 5
and AGERNG eq 5,6,7) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i (RT8501:123) eq 1) or
INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5-6) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i
(RT8501:122) eq DK, RF or empty)
Universe Description: Ask at interview 1;
Ask if aged in, HH replaced, or new to HH;
Ask if selected no at prior interview to ACTIVE_DUTY;
Ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
Proxys allowed.
Ages 18+
Array:
Block Instructions:

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ACTIVE_DUTY

Field

2016 Core change questions.Veteran Status.ACTIVE_DUTY
Description: Did respondent serve on active duty
Form Pane Label: Active Duty
SAS Name: ACTIVEDUTY
Tag Name: ACTIVE_DUTY
Inherited Universe: (INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) and (AGER eq 5-6)) or
(INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5 and AGE le 39) or (AGER eq 5
and AGERNG eq 5,6,7) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i (RT8501:123) eq 1) or
INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5-6) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i
(RT8501:122) eq DK, RF or empty)
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^HAVE_HAS_C ^YOU_NAME ever served on active duty in the U.S. Armed
Forces, Reserves, or National Guard?
Mark one box
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: HAVE_HAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill HAVE_HAS_C with "Have"
Else fill HAVE_HAS_C with "Has".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: ACTIVE_DUTY
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Never served in the military

2

Only on active duty for training in the Reserves or National Guard

3

Now on active duty

4

On active duty in the past, but not now

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x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted
Skip Instructions: If response eq 3 or 4 goto ACTIVY_DUTYTIME

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ACTIVE_DUTYWHEN

Field

2016 Core change questions.Veteran Status.ACTIVE_DUTYWHEN
Description: When was the respondent on active duty
Form Pane Label: Active Duty When
SAS Name: ACTIVEDUTYWHEN
Tag Name: ACTIVE_DUTYWHEN
Inherited Universe: (INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) and (AGER eq 5-6)) or
(INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5 and AGE le 39) or (AGER eq 5
and AGERNG eq 5,6,7) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i (RT8501:123) eq 1) or
INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5-6) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i
(RT8501:122) eq DK, RF or empty)
Universe: ACTIVE_DUTY eq 3 or 4
Universe Description:
Question Text: When did ^YOU_NAME serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces?
Mark all that apply, even if just for part of the time period
If needed, probe: (Any other time period?)
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Set
Max Number of Values: 11
Length: 2
Answer List: ACTIVE_DUTYWHEN
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

September 2001 or later

12

August 1990 to August 2001 (including Persian Gulf War)

13

May 1975 to July 1990

14

Vietnam era (August 1964 to April 1975)

15

February 1955 to July 1964

16

Korean War (July 1950 to January 1955)

17

January 1947 to June 1950

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18

World War II (December 1941 to December 1946)

19

November 1941 or earlier
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: If this question is on path, the input value should not be prefilled in the question or on
output. The new value will replace the input value.
If this question is not on path, the input value should be outputted

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VETSTATUSJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Veteran Status.VETSTATUSJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the veterans status block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: vetstatusjbid
Inherited Universe: (INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1) and (AGER eq 5-6)) or
(INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5 and AGE le 39) or (AGER eq 5
and AGERNG eq 5,6,7) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i (RT8501:123) eq 1) or
INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 2-7 and ((AGER eq 5-6) and ACTIVEDUTYSTATUS_i
(RT8501:122) eq DK, RF or empty)
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (ACTIVE_DUTY eq 1,2,DK,RF or
ACTIVE_DUTYWHEN eq entry) AND VETSTATUSJBID is empty)
store USERID in VETSTATUSJBID
Array:

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Block

2016 Core change questions.Employment
Description: Current employment status
Tab Name: Employment Questions
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe Description: Ask at all interviews;
Ask if aged in, HH replaced, or if person is new to HH;
Ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
Proxys allowed.
Ages 16+
Array:
Block Instructions:

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JOBLASTWEEK

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.JOBLASTWEEK
Description: Did the respondent have a job last week
Form Pane Label: Have a job last week
SAS Name:
Tag Name: JOBLASTWEEK
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: [NO_CRIMES = 1 and AGE ge 16] or \
[CRIME_END = 1 and INCCOUNT lt 2 and I_32a_1 is blank and AGE ge 16] or\
[UNDUP_DONE and AGE ge 16]
Universe Description: No crimes reported and AGE ge 16 OR\
Finished all incident reports and there is not more than 1 incident reported in the
household nor are there any incidents on input file (RT 8500/position 11 is blank) and
AGE ge 16 OR\
Finished reviewing incidents in the unduplication section and AGE ge 16
Question Text: Did ^YOU_NAME have a job or work at a business LAST WEEK?
If necessary: (Do not include volunteer work or work around the house.)
If farm or business operator in household, ask about unpaid work.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty

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On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If JOBLASTWEEK eq 1 goto JOBDESCRIPTION
Else goto JOBDURINGREFPERIOD

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JOBDURINGREFPERIOD

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.JOBDURINGREFPERIOD
Description: Did the respondent have a job during the last 6 months
Form Pane Label: Have a job last 6 mo.
SAS Name:
Tag Name: JOBDURINGREFPERIOD
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBLASTWEEK eq 2, RF
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Did ^YOU_HE_SHE have a job or work at a business DURING THE LAST 6
MONTHS?

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If START_CP eq 1 store 1 in PPHONEPV
Elseif START_CP eq 2,3 store 2 in PPHONEPV

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Array:
Special Instructions: #All of the store instructions will need to be removed/commented out if we implement
the specs in SETPELIG6 since we will only be setting done NCVS interviews in one
location now.#
Skip Instructions: If JOBDURINGREFPERIOD eq 1 goto JOBLAST2WEEKS
Elseif RESPLINE and I_PERIOD eq 1,3,5,7 and there are one or more other eligible
household members under the age of 18(not including the HHR) goto INFORM_HHR
Elseif RESPLINE and I_PERIOD eq 1,3,5,7 goto HOUSEHOLDINCOME
Elseif RESPLINE and I_PERIOD ne 1,3,5,7 and there are one or more other eligible
household members (not including the HHR) goto NEXTPERSON (or BESTTIME, need
to verify)
Elseif RESPLINE and I_PERIOD ne 1,3,5,7 goto TELEPHONEINUNIT (need to verify
this skip)
Elseif ne RESPLINE and there are one or more other eligible household members (not
including the current respondent [var name?]) goto NEXTPERSON
Elseif ne RESPLINE and there are no other eligible household members (not including
the CURRENTRESPONDENTLNO) goto ENDMIDDLE [need to verify this skip]
#New possible skip if SETPELIG is instituted...
If JOBDURINGREFPERIOD eq 1 goto JOBLAST2WEEKS
Else goto SETPELIG6#

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JOBLAST2WEEKS

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.JOBLAST2WEEKS
Description: Did the respondent have a job for 2 or more consecutive weeks
Form Pane Label: Have a job for 2 weeks
SAS Name:
Tag Name: JOBLAST2WEEKS
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDURINGREFPERIOD eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text: Did that (job/work) last 2 consecutive weeks or more?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If START_CP eq 1 store 1 in PPHONEPV
Elseif START_CP eq 2,3 store 2 in PPHONEPV
Array:
Skip Instructions: If JOBLAST2WEEKS eq 1 goto JOBDESCRIPTION
Elseif RESPLINE and INTNMBR_i eq 3, 5, 7 and there are one or more other eligible
household members (not including the HHR) goto BInform
Else if RESPLINE and INTNMBR_i eq 3, 5, 7 goto HOUSEHOLDINCOME
Else if RESPLINE and INTNMBR_i ne 3, 5, 7 and there are one or more other eligible
household members (not including the HHR) goto BInform
Else if RESPLINE and INTNMBR_i ne 3, 5, 7 goto TELEPHONEINUNIT

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JOBDESCRIPTION

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.JOBDESCRIPTION
Description: What field was the respondent employed in
Form Pane Label: Job description
SAS Name:
Tag Name: JOBDESCRIPTION
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBLASTWEEK eq 1 OR JOBLAST2WEEKS eq 1
Universe Description:
Flash Card: H_EMPLOYMENT
Question Text:
Ask or verify:
Which of the following best describes ^YOUR_NAME^NMS job?
^WERE_WAS ^YOU_HE_SHE employed in the -Read each category until respondent says "yes", then enter appropriate precode.

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill NMS with "'s"
Else leave NMS blank.

Fills: WERE_WAS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS with "were"
Else fill WERE_WAS with "was".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
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Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Employment_General_Categories
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

[bold]Medical Profession?[n]

12

[bold]Mental Health Services Field?[n]

13

[bold]Teaching Profession?[n]

14

[bold]Law Enforcement or Security Field?[n]

15

[bold]Retail Sales?[n]

16

[bold]Transportation Field?[n]

17

[bold]Something else?[n]
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: If JOBDESCRIPTION eq 11 goto MEDICALJOB
Elseif JOBDESCRIPTION eq 12 goto MENTALHEALTHJOB
Elseif JOBDESCRIPTION eq 13 goto TEACHINGJOB
Elseif JOBDESCRIPTION eq 14 goto LAWENFORCEJOB
Elseif JOBDESCRIPTION eq 15 goto RETAILSALESJOB
Elseif JOBDESCRIPTION eq 16 goto TRANSPORTJOB
Elseif JOBDESCRIPTION eq 17 goto JOBDESCRIPTIONSPEC
Else goto EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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JOBDESCRIPTIONSPEC

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.JOBDESCRIPTIONSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for a job that does not fit into the 6 categories in JOBDESCRIPTION
Form Pane Label: Some other job - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: JOBDESCRIPTIONSPEC
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION = 17
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify the job not covered in answer categories 11-16 in
JOBDESCRIPTION.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store 37 in EJOB
Array:
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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MEDICALJOB

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.MEDICALJOB
Description: What was the respondent's job - Medical profession
Form Pane Label: Medical Profession
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MEDICALJOB
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION = 11
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Employed in the Medical Profession:
If not in the Medical Profession, back up to JOBDESCRIPTION and change answer.
As a Read each category.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Medical_Job
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

[bold]Physician?[n]

12

[bold]Nurse?[n]

13

[bold]Technician?[n]

14

[bold]Other Medical Profession?[n] - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store MEDICALJOB in EJOB
Array:
Skip Instructions: If MEDICALJOB eq 14 goto MEDICALJOBSPEC
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Else goto EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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MEDICALJOBSPEC

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.MEDICALJOBSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what the respondent was employed as - Medical Profession
Form Pane Label: Medical prof. - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MEDICALJOBSPEC
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: MEDICALJOB = 14
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify employed in the medical profession as a -

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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MENTALHEALTHJOB

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.MENTALHEALTHJOB
Description: What was the respondent's job - Mental Health Services Field
Form Pane Label: Mental Health Field
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MENTALHEALTHJOB
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION = 12
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Employed in the Mental Health Services Field:
If not in the Mental Health Services Field, back up to JOBDESCRIPTION and
change answer.
Are ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NMS duties Read each category.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill NMS with "'s"
Else leave NMS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Mental_Health_Job
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

15

[bold]Professional (Social worker/psychiatrist)?[n]

16

[bold]Custodial care?[n]

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[bold]Some other Mental Health Services Profession?[n]- Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store MENTALHEALTHJOB in EJOB
Array:
Skip Instructions: If MENTALHEALTHJOB eq 17 goto MENTALHEALTHJOBSPEC
Else goto EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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MENTALHEALTHJOBSPEC

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.MENTALHEALTHJOBSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what the respondent was employed as - Medical Health Services
Field
Form Pane Label: Mental Health - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: MENTALHEALTHJOBSPEC
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: MENTALHEALTHJOB = 17
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify duties in the mental health services field.

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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TEACHINGJOB

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.TEACHINGJOB
Description: What was the respondent's job - Teaching Profession
Form Pane Label: Teaching Profession
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TEACHINGJOB
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION = 13
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Employed in the Teaching Profession:
If not in the Teaching Profession, back up to JOBDESCRIPTION and change
answer.
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_HE_SHE employed in a Read each category.

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Teaching_Job
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

18

[bold]Preschool?[n]

19

[bold]Elementary school?[n]

20

[bold]Junior high or middle school?[n]

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21

[bold]High school?[n]

22

[bold]College or university?[n]

23

[bold]Technical or industrial school?[n]

24

[bold]Special education facility?[n]

25

[bold]Other Teaching Profession?[n] - Specify

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store TEACHINGJOB in EJOB
If TEACHINGJOB eq 22 store 1 in COLLEGEEMPLOYER
Else store blank in COLLEGEEMPLOYER
Array:
Skip Instructions: If TEACHINGJOB eq 25 goto TEACHJOBSPEC
Else goto EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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TEACHJOBSPEC

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.TEACHJOBSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what the respondent was employed as - Teaching Profession
Form Pane Label: Teaching - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TEACHJOBSPEC
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: TEACHINGJOB = 25
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify employed in the teaching profession as a -

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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LAWENFORCEJOB

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.LAWENFORCEJOB
Description: What was the respondent's job - Law Enforcement or Security Field
Form Pane Label: Law enforce./security
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LAWENFORCEJOB
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION = 14
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Employed in the Law Enforcement or Security Field:
If not in the Law Enforcement or Security Field, back up to JOBDESCRIPTION and
change answer.
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_HE_SHE employed as a Read each category.

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Law_Enforce_Job
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

26

[bold]Law enforcement officer?[n]

27

[bold]Prison or jail guard?[n]

28

[bold]Security guard?[n]

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[bold]Other Law Enforcement Profession?[n] - Specify
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: Store LAWENFORCEJOB in EJOB
Array:
Skip Instructions: If LAWENFORCEJOB eq 29 goto LAWENFORCEJOBSPEC
Else goto EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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LAWENFORCEJOBSPEC

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.LAWENFORCEJOBSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what the respondent was employed as - Law Enforcement or
Security Field
Form Pane Label: Law Enforce. - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LAWENFORCEJOBSPEC
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: LAWENFORCEJOB = 29
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify employed in the law enforcement or security field as a -

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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RETAILSALESJOB

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.RETAILSALESJOB
Description: What was the respondent's job - Retail Sales
Form Pane Label: Retail Sales
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RETAILSALESJOB
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION = 15
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Employed in Retail Sales:
If not in Retail Sales, back up to JOBDESCRIPTION and change answer.
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_HE_SHE employed as a Read each category.

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Retail_Sales_Job
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

30

[bold]Convenience or liquor store clerk?[n]

31

[bold]Gas station attendant?[n]

32

[bold]Bartender?[n]

33

[bold]Other Retail Sales Profession?[n] - Specify

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store RETAILSALESJOB in EJOB
Array:
Skip Instructions: If RETAILSALESJOB eq 33 goto RETAILSALESJOBSPEC
Else goto EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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RETAILSALESJOBSPEC

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.RETAILSALESJOBSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what the respondent was employed as - Retail Sales
Form Pane Label: Retail Sales - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RETAILSALESJOBSPEC
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: RETAILSALESJOB = 33
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify employed in retail sales as a -

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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TRANSPORTJOB

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.TRANSPORTJOB
Description: What was the respondent's job - Transportation Field
Form Pane Label: Transportation Field
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TRANSPORTJOB
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION = 16
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Employed in the Transportation Field:
If not in the Transportation Field, back up to JOBDESCRIPTION and change
answer.
^WERE_WAS_C ^YOU_HE_SHE employed as a Read each category.

Fills: WERE_WAS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill WERE_WAS_C with "Were"
Else fill WERE_WAS_C with "Was".

Fills: YOU_HE_SHE
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "you"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "he"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOU_HE_SHE with "she"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill YOU_HE_SHE with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Transport_Job
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

34

[bold]Bus driver?[n]

35

[bold]Taxi cab driver?[n]

36

[bold]Other Transportation Field Profession?[n] - Specify

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: Store TRANSPORTJOB in EJOB
Array:
Skip Instructions: If TRANSPORTJOB eq 36 goto TRANSPORTJOBSPEC
Else goto EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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TRANSPORTJOBSPEC

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.TRANSPORTJOBSPEC
Description: Write-in entry for what the respondent was employed as - Transportation Field
Form Pane Label: Transport. Field - Specify
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TRANSPORTJOBSPEC
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: TRANSPORTJOB = 36
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Please specify employed in the transportation field as a -

Type: String
Length: 35
Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

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EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT
Description: What industry is the respondent employed in - private business, government, selfemployed
Form Pane Label: Employer
SAS Name:
Tag Name: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: JOBDESCRIPTION
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Ask or verify:
Is ^YOUR_NAME^NMS job with -Read each category.

Fills: YOUR_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_NAME with "your"
Else fill YOUR_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: NMS
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 fill NMS with "'s"
Else leave NMS blank.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Employer_Type_Current
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

[bold]A private company, business, or individual for wages?[n]

2

[bold]The Federal government?[n]

3

[bold]A State, county, or local government?[n]

4

[bold]^YOURSELF_HIMSELF_HERSELF_C (Self-employed) in
^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES own business, professional practice, or farm?[n]

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Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: If EJOB eq 22 goto CURRENTJOBMSATYPE
Else goto COLLEGEEMPLOYER

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COLLEGEEMPLOYER

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.COLLEGEEMPLOYER
Description: Is the respondent employed by a college or university
Form Pane Label: Employed by a college
SAS Name:
Tag Name: COLLEGEEMPLOYER
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT AND EJOB NE 22
Universe Description:
Question Text: ^ARE_IS_C ^YOU_NAME employed by a college or university?
Fills: ARE_IS_C
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill ARE_IS_C with "Are"
Else fill ARE_IS_C with "Is".

Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Skip Instructions: CURRENTJOBMSATYPE
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CURRENTJOBMSATYPE

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.CURRENTJOBMSATYPE
Description: What kind of area is the job located in - a city, a suburban or rural area
Form Pane Label: Area job is located in
SAS Name:
Tag Name: CURRENTJOBMSATYPE
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe: EMPLOYERTYPECURRENT
Universe Description:
Question Text: While working at ^YOUR_HIS_HER^NAMES job, ^DO_DOES ^YOU_NAME work
mostly in -Read each category.
Fills: YOU_NAME
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOU_NAME with "you"
Else fill YOU_NAME with ^NAME.

Fills: YOUR_HIS_HER
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "your"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 1 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "his"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX eq 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with "her"
Elseif SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX ne 1 or 2 fill YOUR_HIS_HER with ^NAME.
(fill with the first and last name of L_NO collecting demographic information
for)

Fills: NAMES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 4 AND SEX is blank fill NAMES with "'s"
Else leave NAMES blank.

Fills: DO_DOES
Instructions: If SELFPROXY eq 2 fill DO_DOES with "do"
Else fill DO_DOES with "does".

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
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Answer List: Job_Current_MSA
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

[bold]A city?[n]

2

[bold]Suburban area?[n]

3

[bold]Rural area?[n]

4

Combination

[bold]Or combination of any of these?[n]

Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If START_CP eq 1 store 1 in PPHONEPV
Elseif START_CP eq 2,3 store 2 in PPHONEPV
Array:
Skip Instructions: If RESPLINE and I_PERIOD eq 3, 5, 7 and there are one or more other eligible
household members (not including the HHR) goto BInform
Else if RESPLINE and I_PERIOD eq 3, 5, 7 goto HOUSEHOLDINCOME
Elseif RESPLINE goto TELEPHONEINUNIT

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EMPLOYMENTJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Employment.EMPLOYMENTJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the Employment block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: employmentjbid
Inherited Universe: [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR (RT2501:6-7) eq 1-7) or (INCSAM eq
0 and REPLCE eq 1)] and AGER ge 4
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If ((JOBDURINGREFPERIOD eq 2,RF or
JOBLAST2WEEKS eq 2,DK,RF or
CURRENTJOBMSATYPE eq 1-4,RF) AND EMPLOYMENTJBID is empty)
store USERID in EMPLOYMENTJBID
Array:

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INTVDONE

Field

2016 Core change questions.INTVDONE
Description: Screen used to set pelig when new demographic screens are done
Form Pane Label: INTVDONE
SAS Name: INTVDONE
Tag Name: INTVDONE
Inherited Universe:
Universe: 1) If AGE eq 12-14 and CITIZENSHIP eq response
Else AGE eq 12-14 and DRESS_BATH eq response
Else AGE eq 12-14 and NO_CRIMES eq 1 or CRIME_END eq 1
2) If AGE eq 15 and CITIZENSHIP eq response
Else AGE eq 15 and LEAVING_HOME eq response
Else AGE eq 15 and NO_CRIMES eq 1 or CRIME_END eq 1
3) If AGER eq 4-9 and (JOBLAST2WEEKS eq 2, RF) or (CURRENTJOBMSATYE eq
response)
HIP eq response or
If AGER eq 4-9 and (JOBLAST2WEEKS eq 2, RF) or (CURRENTJOBMSATYE eq
response) or
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Enter 1 to continue. DO NOT F10 OUT OF THIS SCREEN

Type: Classification
Length: 1
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output
Store Instructions: 1) If AGE eq 12-14 and CITIZENSHIP eq response
Else AGE eq 12-14 and DRESS_BATH eq response
Else AGE eq 12-14 and NO_CRIMES eq 1 or CRIME_END eq 1, store 2 in
LOCKTOP and 6 in PELIG
2) If AGE eq 15 and CITIZENSHIP eq response
Else AGE eq 15 and LEAVING_HOME eq response
Else AGE eq 15 and NO_CRIMES eq 1 or CRIME_END eq 1, store 2 in LOCKTOP
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and 6 in PELIG
3) If AGER eq 4-9 and (JOBLAST2WEEKS eq 2, RF) or (CURRENTJOBMSATYE eq
response), store 2 in LOCKTOP and 6 in PELIG
Also, If START_CP eq 1 store 1 in PPHONEPV
Elseif START_CP eq 2,3 store 2 in PPHONEPV
Array:
Special Instructions: PELIG is being set in PRODLASTPELIG

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Income

Block

2016 Core change questions.Income
Description: Household's Total Income
(Household Respondent only)
Tab Name: Household Income
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: L_NO eq SUM_HHRESP and [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR
(RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)] or
[HOUSEHOLDINCOME (RT8500:21-22) eq 98, 99, empty]
Universe Description: Ask at interviews 1,3,5,7;
Ask if HH replaced;
Ask if DK/RF at prior interview;
Ask only of household respondent.
Array:
Block Instructions:

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HOUSEHOLDINCOME

Field

2016 Core change questions.Income.HOUSEHOLDINCOME
Description: What is the total combined income for the household
Form Pane Label: Household Income
SAS Name:
Tag Name: HOUSEHOLDINCOME
Inherited Universe: L_NO eq SUM_HHRESP and [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR
(RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)] or
[HOUSEHOLDINCOME (RT8500:21-22) eq 98, 99, empty]
Universe: JOBDURINGREFPERIOD and L_NO eq SUM_HHRESP and ((INCSAM eq 1) or
(INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE = 1) or INTNMBR_i eq 3, 5, 7 or
8500.HOUSEHOLDINCOME eq empty)
Universe Description: Talking to the Household Respondent in an incoming case (or a replacement household
case) or a TIS 3, 5, or 7 case or the input variable HOUSEHOLDINCOME is empty.\
\
Flash Card: H_INCOME
Question Text:
^HHLDINCOME the TOTAL combined income of all members of this
HOUSEHOLD during the past 12 months? This includes money from jobs, net
income from business, farm or rent, pensions, dividends, interest, Social
Security payments, and any other money income received by members of this
HOUSEHOLD who are 14 years of age or older?
Enter number for range that contains response.
Fills: HHLDINCOME
Instructions: If START_CP eq 1 fill HHLDINCOME with "Which category represents"
Else fill HHLDINCOME with "Which category on this card represents"

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: Income
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

11

Less than $5,000

12

$5,000 - $7,499

13

$7,500 - $9,999

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14

$10,000 - $12,499

15

$12,500 - $14,999

16

$15,000 - $17,499

17

$17,500 - $19,999

18

$20,000 - $24,999

19

$25,000 - $29,999

20

$30,000 - $34,999

21

$35,000 - $39,999

22

$40,000 - $49,999

23

$50,000 - $74,999

24

$75,000 to $99,999

25

$100,000 to $149,999

26

$150,000 to $199,999

27

$200,000 or more

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x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Skip Instructions: debriefing

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INCOMEJBID

Field

2016 Core change questions.Income.INCOMEJBID
Description: James Bond ID of the FR who completed the Income block
Form Pane Label:
SAS Name:
Tag Name: incomejbid
Inherited Universe: L_NO eq SUM_HHRESP and [INCSAM eq 1 or (INCSAM eq 0 and INTNMBR
(RT2501:6-7) eq 1,3,5,7) or (INCSAM eq 0 and REPLCE eq 1)] or
[HOUSEHOLDINCOME (RT8500:21-22) eq 98, 99, empty]
Universe:
Universe Description:
Question Text:
Type: Classification
Length: 8
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Store Instructions: If (HOUSEHOLDINCOME eq entry) AND INCOMEJBID is empty)
store USERID in INCOMEJBID
Array:

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BInform

Block

BInform
Description: Block with one item informing the HHR that similar questions will be asked of minor
household members (and supplement questions will be asked of certain other
household members as well during supplement months)
Tab Name:
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: RESPLINE and there are one or more eligible household members (HHMEMBER eq
1), excluding the RESPLINE, in the household age 12 through 17 (AGER eq 2-4, 8 or
9)
Universe Description: Question for HHR in household where there is one or more other eligible respondents
age 12 through 17 (or age is DK/REF)
Array:
Block Instructions:

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INFORM_HHR

Field

BInform.INFORM_HHR
Description: Informs the HHR that minors in HH will be asked similar questions
Form Pane Label: Inform HHR
SAS Name:
Tag Name: INFORM_HHR
Inherited Universe: RESPLINE and there are one or more eligible household members (HHMEMBER eq
1), excluding the RESPLINE, in the household age 12 through 17 (AGER eq 2-4, 8 or
9)
Universe:
Universe Description: If a supplement is being conducted where the supplement age covers the RESPLINE,
then this will be on path after completing the supplement.
Elseif no supplements are being conducted OR a supplement is being conducted where
the supplement age does not cover the RESPLINE, this field is onpath after the
HOUSEHOLDINCOME screen during I_PERIOD 3, 5, 7 or INCSAM eq 1
Else when no supplements are being conducted OR a supplement is being conducted
where the supplement age does not cover the RESPLINE and I_PERIOD eq 2,4,6, this
field is onpath from INTVDONE.
Question Text: I need to interview all other household members age 12 and older and will be
asking them the same questions I asked you about crime. ^SUPPTOPIC
Fills: SUPPTOPIC
Instructions: \ \ We must use QTYPE to identify when to use the appropriate fills for
SUPPTOPIC (7/2014)
\
\ If QTYPE = blank, leave SUPPTOPIC blank.
\
\ Elseif QTYPE = 1 and there are one or more HH members (MEMBER eq 1) and
(AGER eq 2-4, 8 or 9) fill SUPPTOPIC with "Additionally, I will be asking
household members age 12 through 18 some questions on school-related
crime."
\
\ Elseif QTYPE = 2 and there are one or more HH members (MEMBER eq 1) and
(AGER eq 4, 8 or 9) fill SUPPTOPIC with "Additionally, I will be asking
household members 16 years of age and older the same questions I asked you
about contact with the police."
\
\ Elseif QTYPE = 3 and there are one or more HH members (MEMBER eq 1) and
(AGER eq 4, 8 or 9) fill SUPPTOPIC with "Additionally, I will be asking
household members 16 years of age and older the same questions I asked you
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about their experience with identity theft."
\
\ Elseif QTYPE = 4 and there are one or more HH members (MEMBER eq 1) and
(AGER eq 4, 8 or 9) fill SUPPTOPIC with "Additionally, I will be asking
household members 16 years of age and older the same questions I asked you
about times when they may have experienced unwanted contacts or
behaviors."

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: Enter_1_ To_Continue
Value:

Mnemonic:

1

Description:
Enter 1 to Continue
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
On Output

Array:
Skip Instructions: If INCSAM eq 1 goto TELEPHONEINUNIT
Else goto BESTTIME_NOSUNDAY

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TELEPHONEACCEPTABLE

Field

BPhoneContactInfo.TELEPHONEACCEPTABLE
Description: Telephone interview acceptable?
Form Pane Label: Phone OK
SAS Name:
Tag Name: TELEPHONEACCEPTABLE
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1 and REPLCE ne 1 and (L_NO=SUM_HHRESP and
MODE = 0 AND INCSAM=1 AND INTNMBR ne 7 AND NOCONTACT = 0 and
THANK2_FLG = 0 AND (TELEPHONEACCEPTABLE ne 1,2,DK,RF or
TELEPHONENUMBERFIRST ne entry,DK,RF)))
Universe: TELEPHONECK eq 2 or\
TELEPHONECK2 eq 2 or\
TELEPHONENUMBERTHIRD
Universe Description:
Question Text: Is a telephone interview acceptable?
Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
x Don't Know
x Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output

Store Instructions: If TELEPHONEACCEPTABLE eq 1 store 1 in PHONEOK
Else store 0 in PHONEOK
Array:
Skip Instructions: BESTTIME_NOSUNDAY

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BPhone_Lang_PersonLevel

Block

BPhone_Lang_PersonLevel
Description: This block collects a phone number for each NCVS Eligible Household Member and
which language their interview was completed in.
Tab Name: Telephone Information for Individual Respondents
Fly Over Name:
Universe Type: If
Inherited Universe:
Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1 and REPLCE ne 1 and PELIG for L_NO eq 6
Universe Description: Asked of NCVS Eligible Respondents after completing their NCVS interview (person
eligibilty flag is 6). \
\
For those respondents with an AGER ge 4 this block will be onpath after the
Employment block. For respondents with an AGER eq 2,3 this block will be onpath after
they complete CRIME_END (when they reported at least one incident) or NO_CRIMES
(when the respondent did not report any incidents).
Array:
Block Instructions:

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RESPINTERVIEWLANG

Field

BPhone_Lang_PersonLevel.RESPINTERVIEWLANG
Description: Question to ask if the respondent's interview was just collected in a language other
than English
Form Pane Label: Interview language?
SAS Name:
Tag Name: RESPINTERVIEWLANG
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1 and REPLCE ne 1 and PELIG for L_NO eq 6
Universe: L_NO eq SUM_HHRESP and INCSAM eq 1 or \
L_NO eq SUM_HHRESP and INTNMBR eq 7 or\
L_NO ne SUM_HHRESP and INTNMBR eq 7 or\
RESPONDENTPHONENUMBER eq 0 or\
RESPONDENTPHONETYPE eq 1-8,DK,RF
Universe Description: Essentially all interviewed persons should be asked this question. The universe
specs are defined in more detail as this screen should be onpath when:\
1) talking to the Household Respondent (HHR) in an incoming case (INCSAM eq 1)
or\
2) talking to the HHR in a time in sample (TIS) 7 case or\
3) talking to an individual respondent (IR) in a TIS 7 case or\
4) RESPONDENTPHONENUMBER eq 0 and talking to the HHR in a TIS 2-6
returning case (INCSAM eq 0) or an IR in a TIS 1-6 case or\
5) RESPONDENTPHONETYPE eq 1-8,DK,RF and talking to the HHR in a TIS 2-6
returning case (INCSAM eq 0) or an IR in a TIS 1-6 case.
Question Text:

Was this respondent's interview conducted in a language other than English?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 1
Answer List: TYesNo
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Yes

Yes

2

No

No
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

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Special Instructions: This question should be asked of each respondent after they have completed their
interview (PELIG eq 6) and after completing the respondent phone question(s).
Skip Instructions: If RESPONDENTOTHERLANG eq 1 goto WHICH_LANG
Else goto BESTTIME_NOSUNDAY

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WHICH_LANG

Field

BPhone_Lang_PersonLevel.WHICH_LANG
Description: Question to ask which (non-English) language was the respondent's interview
conducted in.
Form Pane Label: Which language?
SAS Name:
Tag Name: WHICH_LANG
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1 and REPLCE ne 1 and PELIG for L_NO eq 6
Universe: RESPINTERVIEWLANG eq 1
Universe Description:
Question Text:

What langauge was the respondent's interview conducted in?

Type: Enumerated
Length: 2
Answer List: LANGUAGES_CP
Value:

Mnemonic:

Description:

1

Spanish

2

French

3

Russian

4

German

5

Vietnamese

6

Chinese

7

Korean

8

Tagalog

9

Asian

10

Japanese

11

Germanic

12

Dutch

13

Norwegian

14

Swedish

15

Arabic

16

Greek

17

Italian

18

Polish

19

Portuguese

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20

Urdu

21

Other-Specify

22

Don't know
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:

Special Instructions: This question should be asked of each respondent after they have completed their
interview (PELIG eq 6) and after completing the respondent phone question(s).
Skip Instructions: If WHICH_LANG eq 21 goto LANG_SPEC
Else goto BESTTIME_NOSUNDAY

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LANG_SPEC

Field

BPhone_Lang_PersonLevel.LANG_SPEC
Description: Field to specify the other non-English language the respondent's interview was
completed in.
Form Pane Label: Specify language
SAS Name:
Tag Name: LANG_SPEC
Inherited Universe: SKIPMID ne 1 and WEBEC ne 1 and REPLCE ne 1 and PELIG for L_NO eq 6
Universe: WHICH_LANG eq 21
Universe Description:
Question Text:

Specify the other language spoken.

Type: String
Length: 30
Don't Know
Refuse
Empty
On Input
x On Output
Array:
Special Instructions: This question should be asked of each respondent after they have completed their
interview (PELIG eq 6) and after completing the respondent phone question(s).
Skip Instructions: BESTTIME_NOSUNDAY

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Person Characteristics I ................................................................................................... 3
Police Ask-All Items ......................................................................................................... 9
Community Measures .................................................................................................... 12
Victimization Screener ................................................................................................... 18
Vehicle Theft ................................................................................................................ 19
Vehicle Part Theft .......................................................................................................... 26
Theft ........................................................................................................................... 33
Break-In ...................................................................................................................... 42
Vandalism .................................................................................................................... 50
Attack .......................................................................................................................... 58
Unwanted Sexual Contact............................................................................................... 67
Catch-All ...................................................................................................................... 75
Crime Incident Report (Adults and Youth) ........................................................................ 76
Series Crimes ............................................................................................................... 80
What Happened: Module SV – Unwanted Sexual Contact.................................................... 82
What Happened: Module A – Attack/Threatened Attack ...................................................... 89
Consequences I: Injury .................................................................................................. 96
What Happened: Module MV – Motor Vehicle Theft/Parts Theft/Attempted Theft ................. 101
What Happened: Module B – Break-ins .......................................................................... 104
What Happened: Module T – Theft ................................................................................ 106
What Happened: Module V – Vandalism ......................................................................... 112
Location Series ........................................................................................................... 114
Presence Series .......................................................................................................... 121
Victim-Offender Relationship ........................................................................................ 123
Offender Characteristics ............................................................................................... 136
Self-Protection ............................................................................................................ 144
Hate Crimes ............................................................................................................... 150
Police Involvement Series ............................................................................................ 153
Workplace Violence Series ............................................................................................ 168
Consequences II: Socio-emotional Problems ................................................................... 173
Consequences III: Economic Consequences .................................................................... 178
Property Damage ........................................................................................................ 182
Lost Work and Wages .................................................................................................. 185
Victim Services (VS) Series .......................................................................................... 188
Narrative.................................................................................................................... 199
Person Characteristics II .............................................................................................. 200
Household Characteristics II ......................................................................................... 213
Closing ...................................................................................................................... 216

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Person Characteristics I
Box ID:

PC_START

Load variables used for routing in this instrument:
CONDITION – (2 = Interviewer Administered; 3 = Self-Administered)
UT_AGE – age of respondent
UT_RESP_GENDER – respondent's gender (1 = Male; 2 = Female; 3 = Other)
UT_HHR – household respondent (1 = Yes; 2 = No)
UT_HHM_KIDAGE_A – number of children in the household
UT_ASKALL – Ask All section to be asked (1 = Police; 2 = Community)
SOLO_HHM – lives alone (1 = Yes; 2 = No)
SVERSION – interleaving condition (1 = Interleaf; 2 = Non-interleaf)
RSTUDENT – regular student (1 = Yes; 2 = No)
CSTUDENT – college/campus student (1 = Yes; 2 = No)
PC3a – apartment dweller (1 = Apartment; 2 = No)
RECORDING – Consent to Record flag (1 = Yes; 2 = No)
GLOBAL – Question not asked will return NULL in the data. Missing responses for questions that
are asked will return -9 in the data. Missing responses take the path of "No" response unless
otherwise noted in the routing instructions. If not a Yes/No question format, respondents route
to the next question or programming box unless otherwise noted in the routing instructions.
Box ID:

PC_BOX0A

IF CONDITION = 2, GO TO MODE. ELSE, GO TO PC_BOX1.
Question ID:

MODE

INTERVIEWER: IS THIS AN IN-PERSON INTERVIEW OR A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW?
1

IN PERSON

2

TELEPHONE

ASK Description: Respondents who completed the interviewer-administered questionnaire.
ASK Specification: IF CONDITION = 2.
Question ID:

PROXY

TYPE OF INTERVIEW
0

RESPONDENT INTERVIEW

GO TO PC_BOX0B

1

PROXY INTERVIEW

GO TO PROXYREASON

ASK Description: Respondents who completed the interviewer-administered questionnaire.
ASK Specification: IF CONDITION = 2.
PROGRAM: If PROXY != 0, 1, display error message in red and bold "REQUIRED QUESTION".
User should not be permitted to leave PROXY blank.

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Question ID:

PROXYREASON

ENTER THE REASON FOR THE PROXY INTERVIEW:
1

PROXY PERSON IS 12-13 YEARS OLD AND PARENT
REFUSED PERMISSION FOR SELF-INTERVIEW

2

PROXY PERSON IS PHYSICALLY/MENTALLY
UNABLE TO ANSWER

3

PROXY PERSON IS TEMPORARILY ABSENT AND
WON'T RETURN BEFORE CLOSEOUT

ASK Description: Proxy respondents who completed the interviewer-administered questionnaire.
ASK Specification: IF CONDITION = 2 AND PROXY = 1.
PROGRAM: If PROXYREASON != 1,2,3 display error message in red and bold "REQUIRED
QUESTION". User should not be permitted to leave PROXYREASON blank.
Box ID:

PC_BOX0B

IF CONDITION = 2 AND MODE = 1 and RECORDING = 1 (YES), GO TO CONFRECORD.
ELSE, GO TO PC_BOX1.

Question ID:

CONFRECORD

You've consented to participate in this interview as well as to have the interview recorded for
quality control purposes. I am going to turn on the recording now and ask you to confirm that
permission to record.
[START RECORDING. THEN STATE:]
Today's date is [STATE: LOCAL DATE and TIME including AM/PM]. To confirm, you have given
your permission to record this interview for quality control purposes. Is that correct?
1

CONTINUE

GO TO PC_BOX1

2

STOP RECORDING

GO TO PC_RECORD2

ASK Description: Respondents who completed the interviewer-administered questionnaire inperson and consented to record their interview.
ASK Specification: IF CONDITION = 2 AND MODE = 1 AND RECORDING = 1.
Question ID:

PC_RECORD2

[STOP RECORDING. THEN STATE:]
That's fine. The interview will not be recorded.
ASK Description: Respondents who did not give permission to record the interview.
ASK Specification: IF CONFRECORD = 2.

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Box ID:

PC_BOX1

IF UT_HHR = 1 and CONDITION = 2, GO TO PC1_INTRO.
ELSE, GO TO PC1_PREINTRO.

Question ID:

PC1_PREINTRO

Thank you for participating in the National Survey of Crime and Safety sponsored by the Bureau
of Justice Statistics at the US Department of Justice.{ READ AS NEEDED:} The survey
questions asks for information about people's perceptions of community safety, their local
police, and their experiences with victimization and crime in the past year. The results will be
used to help improve the way the government measures crime.
{On each screen, you will be asked about experiences that have happened to you recently. Click
on your answer or type in an answer, and then click the NEXT button to continue to the next
screen. You can skip any question you don't know the answer to or prefer not to answer by
leaving the question blank and clicking the NEXT button.
If you need to change an answer, you can click the PREVIOUS button to go back to an earlier
screen. Do not click the "Back" button in your browser.}
ASK Description: Respondents who are completing the self-administered questionnaire or non
household respondents who are completing the interviewer-administered questionnaire.
ASK Specification: IF CONDITION = 3 OR (CONDITION = 2 AND UT_HHR != 1).
Question ID:

PC1_INTRO

{I want to remind you that you can skip any question you don't know the answer to or prefer
not to answer.} {Next/First} are some questions just about you.
Question ID:

PC1

How long have you lived at this address?
1

|__|__| Years

2

|__|__| If less than one year, enter the number of
months

ASK Description: All respondents.
PROGRAM: Allow entry for both months and years. Allow 2 digits for each field.
CREATE THE FOLLOING DERIVED VARIABLE:
PC1_YEARS:
PC1_YEARS = 0;
IF PC1_YR != -9, SET PC1_YEARS = PC1_YEARS + PC1_YR;
IF PC1_MO != -9, SET PC1_YEARS = PC1_YEARS + PC1_MO / 12;

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Box ID:

PC_BOX2

IF Respondent did not report the number of months or number of years they have lived at their
address, GO TO PC2.
ELSE, respondent has been at the address for less than 1 year, GO TO PC3.
ELSE, respondent has been at the address for less than 5 years, GO TO PC4.
ELSE, GO TO BOX PC_BOX3.

IF PC1_YR = -9 AND PC1_MO = -9, GO TO PC2.
ELSE, IF PC1_YEARS < 1, GO TO PC3.
ELSE, IF PC1_YEARS < 5, GO TO PC4.
ELSE, GO TO BOX PC_BOX3.

Question ID:

PC2

Have you lived at this address. . .
1

Less than 6 months

GO TO PC3

2

At least 6 months, but less than 1 year

GO TO PC3

3

At least 1 year, but less than 5 years

GO TO PC4

4

5 years or more

GO TO PC5

ASK Description: Respondents who did not report the number of months or number of years
they have lived at their address.
ASK Specification: IF PC1_YR = -9 AND PC1_MO = -9.
Question ID:

PC3

Have you been homeless or without a regular place to stay at any time in the past 12 months,
that is, since {DATE 12 MONTHS AGO}?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who have lived at their address for less than one year or did not
report how long they have lived at their current address.
ASK Specification: IF ((PC1_YR != -9 OR PC1_MO != -9) AND PC1_YEARS < 1) OR (PC1_YR = 9 AND PC1_MO = -9 AND PC2 = 1, 2, -9).

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Question ID:

PC4

How many times have you moved in the past 5 years, that is, since {CURRENT MONTH AND
CURRENT YEAR MINUS 5}?
1

|__|__|

ASK Description: Respondents who have lived at their address for less than 5 years or did not
report how long they have lived at their address.
ASK Specification: IF ((PC1_YR != -9 OR PC1_MO != -9) AND PC1_YEARS < 5) OR (PC1_YR = 9 AND PC1_MO = -9 AND PC2 = 1, 2, 3, -9).
PROGRAM: Allow 2 digits.
Box ID:

PC_BOX3

IF respondent's age >= 16 (UT_AGE >= 16), GO TO PC5.
ELSE, GO TO PC_BOX4.

Question ID:

PC5

In the past 7 days, did you have a job or work at a business? Do not include volunteer work or
work around the house.
1

Yes

GO TO PC6A

2

No

GO TO PC6

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16.
Question ID:

PC6

AT ANY TIME during the past 12 months, that is, since {DATE 12 MONTHS AGO}, did you have
a job or work at a business?
1

Yes

GO TO PC6a

2

No

GO TO PC_BOX4

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older and did not have a job or work at a
business in the past 7 days.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND PC5 = 2, -9.
Question ID:

PC6A

Have you worked at this same job for all of the past 12 months?
1

Yes

GO TO PC_BOX4

2

No

GO TO PC7

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older and have had a job or worked at a
business in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND (PC5 = 1 OR (PC5 = 2, -9 AND PC6 = 1)).

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Question ID:

PC7

At any time in the past 12 months, have you been unemployed?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older and had a job or worked at a business
in the past 12 months and have not worked the same job for all of the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND (PC5 = 1 OR (PC5 = 2, -9 AND PC6 = 1)) AND PC6A
= 2, -9.
Box ID:

PC_BOX4

If UT_ASKALL=1, GO TO PQ_START.
If UT_ASKALL=2, GO TO CA_START.

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Police Ask-All Items
Box ID:

PQ_START

Programmer note: If UT_ASKALL = 1, GO TO PQ_BOX1. ELSE, GO TO CA_START.
Box ID:

PQ_BOX1

For PQ1a-b, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.
Question ID:

PQ1

Next are some questions about experiences you may have had with the police in your area
during the past 12 months, that is, since {DATE 12 MONTHS AGO}. Please include experiences
with police officers, sheriff's deputies, state troopers, or school resource officers, but not with
guards or other security personnel who are not part of the police.
1

During the past 12 months, have you contacted
the police in your area to report a crime,
disturbance or suspicious activity?

2

During the past 12 months, have you contacted
the police in your area to report something else,
such as a traffic accident or medical emergency?

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.
Box ID:

PQ_BOX2

For PQ2a-c, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.
Question ID:

PQ2

During the past 12 months, that is, since {DATE 12 MONTHS AGO} have you…
1

been stopped by the police when you were driving
or when you were a passenger in a motor vehicle?

2

been stopped or approached by the police for
some other reason?

3

been at a community meeting, neighborhood
watch, or other activities where the police took
part?

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.

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Question ID:

PQ3a

The next questions ask for your views of the police in your area{ even though you may not have
had direct contact with them recently}.
Please draw on everything you know about them and give your best judgments when you
respond to these questions.
How respectfully do you think the police in your area treat people?
1

Very respectfully

2

Somewhat respectfully

3

Neither respectfully nor disrespectfully

4

Somewhat disrespectfully

5

Very disrespectfully

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.
Question ID:

PQ3b

In your opinion, how much time and attention do the police in your area give to what people
have to say?
1

A great deal of time

2

A lot of time

3

A moderate amount of time

4

A little time

5

No time at all

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.
Question ID:

PQ3c

In your opinion, how fairly do the police in your area treat people?
1

Very fairly

2

Somewhat fairly

3

Neither fairly nor unfairly

4

Somewhat unfairly

5

Very unfairly

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.

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Question ID:

PQ3d

How effective are the police at preventing crime in your area?
1

Very effective

2

Somewhat effective

3

Neither effective nor ineffective

4

Somewhat ineffective

5

Very ineffective

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.
Question ID:

PQ3e

How much do you trust the police in your area?
1

Trust completely

2

Somewhat trust

3

Neither trust nor distrust

4

Somewhat distrust

5

Distrust completely

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.
Question ID:

PQ3f

Taking everything into account, how would you rate the job the police in your area are doing?
1

A very good job

2

A somewhat good job

3

Neither a good nor a bad job

4

A somewhat bad job

5

A very bad job

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about the police in their
area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 1.

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Community Measures
Box ID:

CA_START

Programmer note: If UT_ASKALL = 2, GO TO CA1_INTRO. ELSE, GO TO S_INTRO_2.
Question ID:

CA1_INTRO

Next are some questions about your local area.
ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Box ID:

CA_BOX1

Display questions CA1a through CA1d using the expanded stem-leaf screen. The introduction
text from CA1a is the stem. Show all leaves on the screen at once.
Question ID:

CA1a

How worried are you about {each of the following:/. . .}
Being mugged or robbed in your local area?
1

Extremely worried

2

Very worried

3

Somewhat or moderately worried

4

Slightly worried

5

Not at all worried

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA1b

{(How worried are you about) being/Being} threatened or attacked in your local area?
1

Extremely worried

2

Very worried

3

Somewhat or moderately worried

4

Slightly worried

5

Not at all worried

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.

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Question ID:

CA1c

{(How worried are you about) having/Having} something stolen from inside your home?
1

Extremely worried

2

Very worried

3

Somewhat or moderately worried

4

Slightly worried

5

Not at all worried

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA1d

{(How worried are you about) having/Having} something stolen from your porch, lawn, garage,
or other part of your property?
1

Extremely worried

2

Very worried

3

Somewhat or moderately worried

4

Slightly worried

5

Not at all worried

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA_1

Is there any place within a mile of your home where you would be afraid to walk alone at night?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.

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Question ID:

CA2

How often does concern about crime prevent you from doing things you would like to do?
1

Every day

2

Several times a week

3

Several times a month

4

Once a month or less

5

Never

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Box ID:

CA_BOX2

Display questions CA3a through CA3d using the expanded stem-leaf screen. The introduction
text from CA3a is the stem. Show all leaves on the screen at once.
Question ID:

CA3a

In your local area, how common a problem is {. . ./each of the following:}
Vandalism, graffiti or other deliberate damage to property
1

Extremely common

2

Very common

3

Somewhat or moderately common

4

Not too common

5

Not common at all

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA3b

People being drunk or rowdy in public places
1

Extremely common

2

Very common

3

Somewhat or moderately common

4

Not too common

5

Not common at all

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.

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Question ID:

CA3c

Burned, abandoned or boarded-up buildings
1

Extremely common

2

Very common

3

Somewhat or moderately common

4

Not too common

5

Not common at all

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA3d

People using or dealing drugs illegally
1

Extremely common

2

Very common

3

Somewhat or moderately common

4

Not too common

5

Not common at all

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA4

If children or teenagers in your local area were skipping school and hanging out on a street
corner, how likely is it that any of your neighbors would do something about it?
1

Very likely

2

Somewhat likely

3

Neither likely nor unlikely

4

Somewhat unlikely

5

Very unlikely

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.

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Question ID:

CA5

If children or teenagers were damaging others' property, how likely is it any of your neighbors
would do something about it?
1

Very likely

2

Somewhat likely

3

Neither likely nor unlikely

4

Somewhat unlikely

5

Very unlikely

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA6

If there was a crime in your local area, how likely is it that any of your neighbors would call the
police?
1

Very likely

2

Somewhat likely

3

Neither likely nor unlikely

4

Somewhat unlikely

5

Very unlikely

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Box ID:

CA_BOX3

Display questions CA7a and CA7b using the expanded stem-leaf screen. The introduction text
from CA7a is the stem. Show all leaves on the screen at once.

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Question ID:

CA7a

Please {tell me/mark} how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements
about your local area.
People around here are willing to help their neighbors.
1

Strongly agree

2

Somewhat agree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

4

Somewhat disagree

5

Strongly disagree

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.
Question ID:

CA7b

People in this local area can be trusted.
1

Strongly agree

2

Somewhat agree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

4

Somewhat disagree

5

Strongly disagree

ASK Description: Respondents who were selected to answer questions about their local area.
ASK Specification: IF UT_ASKALL = 2.

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Victimization Screener
Question ID:

S_INTRO_2

The next questions{ will} ask about things that may have happened to you in the past 12
months, that is, since {TODAY'S DATE ONE YEAR AGO}. The questions will cover theft,{ breakins, vandalism,} physical attacks, and unwanted sexual contact.
ASK Description: All respondents.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If UT_HHR = 1 (household respondent), go to S_01. Else,
go to S_03.

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Vehicle Theft
Question ID:

S_01

At any point in the past 12 months, have you or someone you live with owned a car, van, truck,
motorcycle, or other motor vehicle?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Household respondents.
ASK Specification: If UT_HHR = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_01 = 1,-9, go to S_01A. Else, go to S_03.
Question ID:

S_01A

How many motor vehicles have you or someone you live with owned over the past 12 months?
Please include any that are no longer owned by you or someone you live with.
1

Number of motor vehicles: |_ _|

ASK Description: Respondents who have owned or lived with someone who owned a car, van,
truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle in the past 12 months or who did not indicate they
have owned or lived with someone who owned a car, van, truck, motorcycle, or other motor
vehicle in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_01 = 1,-9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_01A = 0, -9, go to S_03.
Else go to S_01BOX1.
Box ID:

S_01BOX1

For S_01B, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.
Question ID:

S_01B

These first questions ask just about vehicle theft. In the past 12 months …
1

{Did anyone steal the vehicle or use it without
permission?/Did anyone steal any of these vehicles
or use it without permission?}

2

Did anyone TRY to steal {the vehicle/any of these
vehicles} but not actually steal it?

ASK Description: Respondents who have owned or lived with someone who owned a car, van,
truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_01 = 1 and S_01A > 0.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_01B1 = 1 or S_01B2 = 1, go to S_01C1. Else, go to
S_02.

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Question ID:

S_01C1

In the past 12 months, how many times {was a vehicle stolen or used without permission/did
someone try to steal a vehicle/was a vehicle stolen or used without permission or did someone
try to steal a vehicle}?
1

Once

2

Two or more times {How many times: |_ _|}

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen, used without permission, or was
attempted stolen in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_01 = 1 AND (S_01B1 = 1 OR S_01B2 = 1).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_01C1 = -9 or (S_01C1 = 2 and S_01C1_NUM = -9),
go to S_01C1A.
Else, if S_01C1 = 2 and S_01C1_NUM >= 4, go to S_01C2.
Else, if S_01C1 = 2 and S_01C1_NUM = 2, 3, go to S_01D_INTRO.
Else, if S_01C1 = 1 or (S_01C1 = 2 and S_01C1_NUM = 1), go to S_01BOX2.
Else, go to S_02.
Question ID:

S_01C1A

You did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months. Please select one of the
following.
1

I really meant to answer

2

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen, used without permission, or was
attempted stolen in the past 12 months and did not enter how many times this happened in the
past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_01 = 1 AND (S_01B1 = 1 OR S_01B2 = 1) AND (S_01C1 = -9 OR
(S_01C1 = 2 AND S_01C1_NUM = -9)).
PROGRAM: If S_01C1A = 2, -9, set S_MV = 1 and create 1 CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_01C1A = 1, go to S_01C1.
Else, go to S_01BOX2.
Question ID:

S_01C2

Do you recall enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other?
1

Yes

2

No

GO TO S_01BOX2

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen, used without permission, or was
attempted stolen in the past 12 months and reported four or more vehicle theft incidents in the
past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_01 = 1 AND (S_01B1 = 1 OR S_01B2 = 1) AND S_01C1 = 2 AND
S_01C1_NUM >= 4.
PROGRAM: If S_01C2 = 2, set SERIES = 1.

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Question ID:

S_01D_INTRO

{I will ask/On the next screens, you are going to be asked} about {each of these/the four most
recent} incidents, starting with the most recent{ time this happened. Please click NEXT to
continue.}
ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen, used without permission, or was
attempted stolen in the past 12 months and reported less than four vehicle theft incidents in the
last 12 months or reported four or more vehicle theft incidents in the past 12 months and
recalled enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other.
ASK Specification: IF S_01 = 1 AND (S_01B1 = 1 OR S_01B2 = 1) AND S_01C1 = 2 AND
(S_01C1_NUM = 2, 3 OR (S_01C1_NUM >= 4 AND S_01C2 = 1)).
Box ID:

S_01BOX2

If S_01C1 = 2 and (S_01C1_NUM = 2, 3 or (S_01C1_NUM >= 4 and S_01C2 = 1)), repeat
S_01D through S_01G up to 4 times for each vehicle theft incident reported in S_01C1_NUM.
Ask all items from S_01D through S_01G (as appropriate) for most recent incident, then move
to next most recent incident, and so on.
Else, if S_01C1 = 1 or S_01C1_NUM = 1 or (S_01C1_NUM >= 4 and S_01C2 = 2) or S_01C1A
= 2, -9, ask only about most recent incident in S_01D.

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Question ID:

S_01D

{You said that someone{ stole a vehicle or used it without permission}{ or}{ tried to steal a
vehicle} {FILL ANSWER FROM S_01C1} times in the past 12 months.} In what month did the
{MOST RECENT/SECOND MOST RECENT/THIRD MOST RECENT/FOURTH MOST RECENT}
incident happen? If you don't remember the exact month, please give your best estimate.
1

Before {CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

2

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

3

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 11}

4

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 10}

5

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 9}

6

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 8}

7

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 7}

8

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6}

9

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 5}

10

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 4}

11

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 3}

12

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 2}

13

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 1}

14

{CURRENT MONTH}

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen or used without permission or had a
vehicle that someone attempted to steal once in the past 12 months or did not know how many
times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_01B1 = 1 OR S_01B2 = 1) AND (S_01C1 = 1 OR (S_01C1 = 2 AND
S_01C1_NUM >= 1) OR S_01C1A = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS CURRENT MONTH
MINUS 12 OR S_01D = -9, go to S_01D1.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6, go to S_01D2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go to S_02.
Else, go to S_01BOX3.

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Question ID:

S_01D1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know when it happened / can't remember

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen or used without permission or had a
vehicle that someone attempted to steal but did not provide a date when this happened or said
it happened 12 months ago.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_01D = 9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_01D = -9 and S_01D1 = 2, go to S01D2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 and S_01D1 = 2, go to
S_01BOX3.
Else, if S_01D1 = 3, -9, go to S_01BOX5.
Else, if S_01D1 = 1, go to S_02.
Question ID:

S_01D2

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen or used without permission or had a
vehicle that someone attempted to steal 6 months ago or on or after 12 months ago.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6 OR (S_01D = -9
AND S_01D1 = 2).
Box ID:

S_01BOX3

For each incident that happened within the past 12 months, set S_MV = 1.
If interleaving condition, go to S_01E.
Else, go to S_01BOX5.

IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_01D1 = 2, set S_MV = 1.
If SVERSION = 1, go to S_01E.
Else, go to S_01BOX5.

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Question ID:

S_01E

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_01D: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone{ stole a vehicle or used it without
permission}{ or}{ tried to steal a vehicle}, was anything stolen from the vehicle, such as a cell
phone, money, or anything else in the vehicle?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen or used without permission or had a
vehicle that someone attempted to steal in the past 12 months or did not know how many times
this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_01C1 = 1 OR S_01C1_NUM >= 1 OR S_01C1A =
2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_01D1 = 2).
PROGRAM: If S_01E = 1, set S_T=1.
Question ID:

S_01F

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_01D: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone{ stole a vehicle or used it without
permission}{ or}{ tried to steal a vehicle}, were you physically attacked, or threatened with a
weapon during this incident?
1

Yes

GO TO S_01G

2

No

GO TO S_01BOX5

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen or used without permission or had a
vehicle that someone attempted to steal in the past 12 months or did not know how many times
this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_01C1 = 1 OR S_01C1_NUM >= 1 OR S_01C1A =
2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_01D1 = 2).
PROGRAM: If S_01F = 1, set S_ATA=1.

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Question ID:

S_01G

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_01D: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone{ stole a vehicle or used it without
permission}{ or}{ tried to steal a vehicle}, did anyone have, or try to have, sexual contact with
you that you DID NOT CONSENT TO and that YOU DID NOT WANT to happen?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle stolen or used without permission or had a
vehicle that someone attempted to steal in the past 12 months or did not know how many times
this incident happened in the past 12 months and were physically attacked, or threatened with a
weapon during this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_01C1 = 1 OR S_01C1_NUM >= 1 OR S_01C1A =
2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_01D1 = 2) AND
S_01F = 1.
PROGRAM: If S_01G = 1, set S_SA=1.
Box ID:

S_01BOX5

If data has been collected for the four most recent dates in S_01D where N = S_01C1_NUM, go
to S_02.
Else, go to S_01D for incident (N+1).

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Vehicle Part Theft
Box ID:

S_02BOX1

For S_02A, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.
Question ID:

S_02A

In the past 12 months …
1

Did anyone steal any vehicle parts such as a tire,
car stereo, GPS, hubcap, or battery from {the
vehicle/any of these vehicles}?

2

Did anyone steal any gas from {the vehicle/any of
these vehicles}?

3

Did anyone TRY to steal vehicle parts from {the
vehicle/any of these vehicles}?

ASK Description: Household respondents who have owned or lived with someone who owned a
car, van, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle in the past 12 months and reported whether
or not someone stole a vehicle or used it without permission or attempted to steal a vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1 AND S_01 = 1 AND (S_01B1 = 1, 2 OR S_01B2 = 1, 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_02A1 =1 or S_02A2 = 1 or S_02A3 = 1, go to
S_02B1. Else, go to S_03.
Question ID:

S_02B1

{Thinking about the times when someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts or gas,}How many
times did {this happen/any of these things happen} in the past 12 months?
1

Once

2

Two or more times {How many times: |_ _|}

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts.
ASK Specification: IF S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1 OR S_02A3 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_02B1 = -9 or (S_02B1 = 2 and S_02B1_NUM = -9),
go to S_02B1A.
Else, if S_02B1 = 2 and S_02B1_NUM >= 4, go to S_02B2.
Else, if S_02B1 = 2 and S_02B1_NUM = 2, 3, go to S_02C_INTRO.
Else, if S_02B1 = 1 or (S_02B1 = 2 and S_02B1_NUM = 1), go to S_02BOX2.
Else, go to S_03.

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Question ID:

S_02B1A

You did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months. Please select one of the
following.
1

I really meant to answer

2

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts and did not enter how many times this happened in the
past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1 OR S_02A3 = 1) AND (S_02B1 = -9 OR
(S_02B1 = 2 AND S_02B1_NUM = -9)).
PROGRAM: If S_02B1A = 2, -9, set S_MVP = 1 and create 1 CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_02B1A = 1, go to S_02B1.
Else, go to S_02BOX2.
Question ID:

S_02B2

Do you recall enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts four or more times in the last 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_02B1 = 2 AND S_02B1_NUM >= 4.
PROGRAM: If S_02B2 = 2, set SERIES = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_02B2 = 1, go to S_02C_INTRO.
Else, go to S_02BOX2.
Question ID:

S_02C_INTRO

{I will ask/On the next screens, you are going to be asked} about {each of these/the four most
recent} incidents, starting with the most recent{ time this happened. Please click NEXT to
continue.}
ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts two or more times in the last 12 months and recalled
enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other.
ASK Specification: IF (S_02B1 = 2 AND S_02B1_NUM >= 4 AND S_02B2 = 1) OR (S_02B1 = 2
AND S_02B1_NUM = 2, 3).

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Box ID:

S_02BOX2

If S_02B1 = 2 and (S_02B1_NUM = 2, 3 or (S_02B1_NUM >= 4 and S_02B2 = 1)), repeat
S_02C through S_02G up to four most recent dates in S_02C where N = S_02B1_NUM. Ask all
items from S_02C through S_02G (as appropriate) for most recent incident, then move to next
most recent incident, and so on.
Else, if S_02B1 = 1 or (S_02B1 = 2 and (S_02B1_NUM = 1 or (S_02B1_NUM >= 4 and
S_02B2 = 2))) OR S_02B1A = 2, -9, ask only about most recent incident in S_02C.

Question ID:

S_02C

{You said that someone {stole} {or} {tried to steal} vehicle parts or gas {FILL ANSWER FROM
S_02B1 times} in the past 12 months.} In what month did the {MOST RECENT/SECOND MOST
RECENT/THIRD MOST RECENT/FOURTH MOST RECENT} incident happen? If you don't
remember the exact month, please give your best estimate.
1

Before {CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

2

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

3

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 11}

4

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 10}

5

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 9}

6

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 8}

7

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 7}

8

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6}

9

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 5}

10

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 4}

11

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 3}

12

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 2}

13

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 1}

14

{CURRENT MONTH}

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts two or more times in the last 12 months and recalled
enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other or did not
know how many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1 OR S_02A3 = 1) AND (S_02B1 = 1 OR
(S_02B1 = 2 AND S_02B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_02B1A = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS
12 OR S_02C = -9, go to S_02C1.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6, go to S_02C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go to S_03.
Else, go to S_02BOX2B.

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Question ID:

S_02C1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know when it happened / can't remember

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts a year or more ago.
ASK Specification: FOR S_02C1: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12
OR S_02C = -9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_02C = -9 and S_02C1 = 2, go to S_02C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 and S_02C1 = 2, go to
S_02BOX2B.
Else, if S_02C1 = 3, -9, go to S_02BOX5.
Else, if S_02C1 = 1, go to S_03.
Question ID:

S_02C2

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts six months ago.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6 OR (S_02C = -9
AND S_02C1 = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 AND S_02C2 = 3, -9, go
to S_02BOX5.
Else, go to S_02BOX2B.
Box ID:

S_02BOX2B

Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or someone tried to
steal vehicle parts in the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current incident matches
the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported incidents, or no date was provided for the current
incident and the current incident was confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date and
there are any previously reported incidents for which a date was not collected that were
confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date, go to S_02DD2.
Else, go to box S_02BOX3.

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND S_02C MATCHES A DATE
PROVIDED IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 AND (S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2
FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D)), GO TO S_02DD2.
ELSE, GO TO S_02BOX3.

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Question ID:

S_02DD2

Is this incident part of any other incident you have already mentioned?
1

Yes

GO TO S_02DD3

2

No

GO TO S_02BOX3

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts in the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current
incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported incidents, or no date was
provided for the current incident and the current incident was confirmed to have happened on or
after anchor date and there are any previously reported incidents for which a date was not
collected that were confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date.
ASK Specification: IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND S_02C
MATCHES A DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 AND (S_01D = -9
AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D)).
Question ID:

S_02DD3

Which incident was this part of?
0

{Incident 1}

1

{Incident 2}

2

{Incident 3}

3

{Incident 4}

-8

This is a separate incident

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts that occurred as part of another incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_02DD2 = 1.
Box ID:

S_02BOX3

If S_02DD3 = 0, 1, 2, 3, set S_MVP = 1 for the incident selected in S_02DD3.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_02C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS or S_02C1 = 2 AND
(S_02DD2 != 1 OR S_02DD3 = -8, -9), set S_MVP = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SVERSION = 1 AND (S_02DD2 != 1 OR S_02DD3 = -8, -9), go to
S_02E.
Else, go to S_02BOX5.

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Question ID:

S_02E

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/MONTH, YEAR} incident in which someone {stole}{ or}{tried to steal vehicle parts or
gas}, other than the vehicle parts or gas, was anything else stolen from the vehicle, such as a
cell phone, money, or anything else in the vehicle?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts at least once in the past 12 months or did not know how
many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1 OR S_02A3 = 1) AND
(S_02B1 = 1 OR (S_02B1 = 2 AND S_02B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_02B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE
PROVIDED IN S_02C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_02C1 = 2) AND (S_02DD2 != 1
OR S_02DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_02E = 1, set S_T = 1.
Question ID:

S_02F

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/MONTH, YEAR} incident in which someone {stole}{ or}{tried to steal vehicle parts or
gas}, were you physically attacked, or threatened with a weapon during this incident?
1

Yes

GO TO S_02G

2

No

GO TO S_02BOX5

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts at least once in the past 12 months or did not know how
many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1 OR S_02A3 = 1) AND
(S_02B1 = 1 OR (S_02B1 = 2 AND S_02B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_02B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE
PROVIDED IN S_02C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_02C1 = 2) AND (S_02DD2 != 1
OR S_02DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_02F = 1, set S_ATA = 1.

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Question ID:

S_02G

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/MONTH, YEAR} incident in which someone {stole}{ or}{tried to steal vehicle parts or
gas}, did anyone have, or try to have, sexual contact with you that you DID NOT CONSENT TO
and that YOU DID NOT WANT to happen as part of this incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had any vehicle parts or gas stolen from their vehicle or
someone tried to steal vehicle parts at least once in the past 12 months or did not know how
many times this incident happened in the past 12 months and were physically attacked, or
threatened with a weapon during this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1 OR S_02A3 = 1) AND
(S_02B1 = 1 OR (S_02B1 = 2 AND S_02B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_02B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE
PROVIDED IN S_02C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_02C1 = 2) AND (S_02DD2 != 1
OR S_02DD3 = -8, -9) AND S_02F = 1.
PROGRAM: If S_02G = 1, set S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

S_02BOX5

If data has been collected for the four most recent dates in S_02C where N = S_02B1_NUM, go
to S_03.
Else, go to S_02C for incident (N+1).

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Theft
Box ID:

S_03BOX1

For S_03, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.
Question ID:

S_03A

The {next }questions {below }ask about different things that might have been stolen from you.
This may have happened to you while you were at home,{ at work or} school, or somewhere
else.
{Other than the thefts or attempted thefts you have mentioned already, in/In} the past 12
months did anyone…
1

Steal something that you carry, like a cell phone,
money, a wallet, purse, or backpack?

2

Steal something that you wear, like clothing,
jewelry, or shoes?

3

Steal something in your home, like a TV,
computer, tools, or guns?

4

Steal something from your porch, lawn, garage, or
other part of your property, such as a bicycle,
garden hose or lawn furniture?

5

Steal something out of a vehicle, such as a
package or groceries?

6

{Steal something belonging to the children who
live here?}

7

Steal anything else that belongs to you, including
things that were stolen from you at work or at
school?

ASK Description: All respondents.
Question ID:

S_03B

{Other than what you have already mentioned,} In the past 12 months, did anyone TRY to steal
anything that belongs to you {or the children who live with you}, but not actually steal it?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents
Box ID:

S_03BOX2

If S_03A1 = 1 or S_03A2 = 1 or S_03A3 = 1 or S_03A4 = 1 or S_03A5 = 1 or S_03A6 = 1 or
S_03A7 = 1 or S_03B = 1, go to S_03C1. Else, go to S_04.

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Question ID:

S_03C1

{You just said yes to more than one of these questions about theft. Altogether,} How many
times did someone{ steal}{ or}{ try to steal} something in the past 12 months?
1

Once

2

Two or more times {How many times: |_ _|}

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or attempted stolen from them.
ASK Specification: IF S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5
= 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1 OR S_03B = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_03C1 = -9 OR (S_03C1 = 2 AND S_03C1_NUM = 9), go to S_03C1A.
Else, if S_03C1 = 2 and S_03C1_NUM >= 4, go to S_03C2.
Else, if S_03C1 = 2 and S_03C1_NUM = 2, 3, go to S_03D_INTRO.
Else, if S_03C1 = 1 or (S_03C1 = 2 and S_03C1_NUM = 1), go to S_03BOX2.
Else, go to S_04.
Question ID:

S_03C1A

You did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months. Please select one of the
following.
1

I really meant to answer

2

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or attempted stolen from them and
did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5
= 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1 OR S_03B = 1) AND (S_03C1 = -9 OR (S_03C1 = 2 AND
S_03C1_NUM = -9)).
PROGRAM: If S_03C1A = 2, -9, create 1 CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_03C1A = 1, go to S_03C1.
Else, go to S_03BOX2A.
Question ID:

S_03C2

Do you recall enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen from them four or more times in the
past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_03C1 = 2 AND S_03C1_NUM >= 4.
PROGRAM: If S_03C2 = 2, set SERIES = 1
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_03C2 = 2, go to S_03BOX2.
Else, go to S_03D_INTRO.

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Question ID:

S_03D_INTRO

{I will ask/On the next screens, you are going to be asked} about {each of these/the four most
recent} incidents, starting with the most recent{ time this happened. Please click NEXT to
continue.}
ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or attempted stolen from them more
than once in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_03C1 = 2 AND S_03C1_NUM = 2, 3) OR (S_03C1 = 2 AND
S_03C1_NUM >= 4 AND S_03C2 = 1).
Box ID:

S_03BOX2A

If S_03C1 = 2 and (S_03C1_NUM = 2, 3 or (S_03C1_NUM >= 4 and S_03C2 = 1)), repeat
S_03D through S_03G for up to four most recent dates in S_03C1 where N = S_03C1_NUM. Ask
all items from S_03D through S_04G (as appropriate) for most recent incident, then move to
next most recent incident, and so on.
Else, if S_03C1 = 1 or (S_03C1 = 2 and (S_03C1_NUM = 1 or (S_03C1_NUM >= 4 and S_03C2
= 2) or S_03C1A = 2, -9, ask only about most recent incident in S_03D.

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Question ID:

S_03D

{You said that someone { stole}{ or}{ tried to steal} something {FILL ANSWER FROM S_01C1
times} in the past 12 months.} In what month did the {MOST RECENT/SECOND MOST
RECENT/THIRD MOST RECENT/FOURTH MOST RECENT} incident happen? If you don't
remember the exact month, please give your best estimate.
1

Before {CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

2

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

3

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 11}

4

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 10}

5

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 9}

6

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 8}

7

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 7}

8

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6}

9

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 5}

10

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 4}

11

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 3}

12

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 2}

13

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 1}

14

{CURRENT MONTH}

ASK Description: Respondent had something stolen or attempted stolen from them in the past
12 months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5
= 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1 OR S_03B = 1) AND (S_03C1 = 1 OR (S_03C1 = 2 AND
S_03C1_NUM >= 1) OR S_03C1A = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH
MINUS 12 OR S_03D = -9, go to S_03D1.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6, go to S_03D2.
Else, if UT_HHR = 1 and DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go
to S_04.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go to S_06.
Else, go to S_03BOX2B.

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Question ID:

S_03D1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know when it happened / can't remember

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or attempted stolen from them 12
months ago or did not report the month and year that this incident occurred.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_03D = 9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_03D = -9 and S_03D1 = 2, go to S_03D2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 and S_03D1 = 2, go to
S_03BOX2B.
Else, if S_03D1 = 3, -9, go to S_03BOX5.
Else, if UT_HHR = 1 and S_03D1 = 1, go to S_04.
Else, go to S_06.
Question ID:

S_03D2

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen from them six months ago or did not
report the month and year of the incident and confirmed it happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6 OR (S_03D = -9
AND S_03D1 = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 AND S_03D2 = 3, -9, go
to S_03BOX5.
Else, go to S_03BOX2B.

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Box ID:

S_03BOX2B

Respondents who had something stolen from them in the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR
of the current incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported incidents, or no
date was provided for the current incident and the current incident was confirmed to have
happened on or after anchor date and there are any previously reported incident for which a
date was not collected that were confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date, go to
S_03DD2.
Else, respondents who reported anyone tried to steal anything that belongs to them but did not
actually steal it and someone stole something from them in the past 12 months, go to S_03AT.
Else, go to S_03BOX3.

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND (S_03D MATCHES A
DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C)) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 AND ((S_01D = -9
AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY
INCIDENT IN S_02C))), GO TO S_03DD2.
ELSE, IF S_03B = 1, -9 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR S_03A4 = 1 OR
S_03A5 = 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS WITHIN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS OR (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_03D =
-9 AND S_03D1 = 2), GO TO S_03AT.
ELSE, GO TO S_03BOX3.

Question ID:

S_03DD2

Is this incident part of any other incident you have already mentioned?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or attempted stolen in the past 12
months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any
previously reported incidents, or no date was provided for the current incident and the current
incident was confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date and there are any previously
reported incident for which a date was not collected.
ASK Specification: IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND S_03D
MATCHES A DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 AND
((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 =
2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C))).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF S_03DD2 = 1, GO TO S_03DD3.
ELSE, IF S_03B = 1, -9 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR S_03A4 = 1 OR
S_03A5 = 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS WITHIN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS OR (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_03D =
-9 AND S_03D1 = 2), GO TO S_03AT.
ELSE, GO TO S_03BOX3.

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Question ID:

S_03DD3

Which incident was this part of?
0

{Incident 1}

1

{Incident 2}

2

{Incident 3}

3

{Incident 4}

4

{Incident 5}

5

{Incident 6}

6

{Incident 7}

7

{Incident 8}

-8

This is a separate incident

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen from them as part of another incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_03DD2 = 1.
PROGRAM: IF S_03DD3 != -8, -9 AND S_03A1 != 1 AND S_03A2 != 1 AND S_03A3 != 1 AND
S_03A4 != 1 AND S_03A5 != 1 AND S_03A6 != 1 AND S_03A7 != 1 AND S_03B = 1, SET
S_AT = 1 FOR THE INCIDENT SELECTED IN S_03DD3.
ELSE, IF S_03DD3 != -8, -9, SET S_T = 1 FOR THE INCIDENT SELECTED IN S_03DD3.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF S_03B = 1, -9 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1
OR S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5 = 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN
S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH
MINUS 12 OR S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2)) AND S_03DD3 = -8, -9, GO TO S_03AT.
Else, go to S_03BOX3.
Question ID:

S_03AT

You said someone stole or tried to steal something from you during {this/the} incident
{MONTH/in the past 12 months}. Did the offender actually steal something or did they only TRY
to steal something?
1

The offender actually stole something

2

The offender only tried to steal something

ASK Description: Respondents who reported anyone tried to steal anything that belongs to them
but did not actually steal it and someone stole something from them in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_03B = 1, -9 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR
S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5 = 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D
IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS
12 OR S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2)) AND (S_03DD2 != 1 OR S_03DD3 = -8, -9).

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Box ID:

S_03BOX3

If (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_03D1 = 2) AND
S_03DD3 = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, set S_T = 1 for the incident selected in S_03DD3.
Else, if (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_03D1 = 2) AND
((S_03B != 1 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5 =
1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1)) OR S_03AT = 1) AND (S_03DD2 != 1 OR S_03DD3 = -8, 9), set S_T = 1.
Else, if (DATE PROVIDED IN S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_03D1 = 2) AND
((S_03B = 1 AND (S_03A1 != 1 AND S_03A2 != 1 AND S_03A3 != 1 AND S_03A4 != 1 AND
S_03A5 != 1 AND S_03A6 != 1 AND S_03A7 != 1)) OR S_03AT = 2) AND (S_03DD2 != 1 OR
S_03DD3 = -8, -9), set S_AT = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SVERSION = 1 AND (S_03DD2 != 1 OR S_03DD3 = -8, -9), go to
S_03E.
Else, go to S_03BOX5.

Question ID:

S_03E

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most recent/
S_03D: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone {stole}{ or}{ tried to steal} something, did
anyone break in, or try to break in, to your home or another building on your property as part of
this incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or someone tried to steal from them in
the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR
S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5 = 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1 OR S_03B = 1) AND (S_03C1 = 1
OR (S_03C1 = 2 AND S_03C1_NUM >= 1) OR S_03C1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN
S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_03D1 = 2) AND (S_03DD2 != 1 AND S_03DD3
= -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_03E = 1, set S_BI = 1.

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Question ID:

S_03F

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most recent/
S_03D: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone {stole}{ or}{ tried to steal} something, were
you physically attacked, or threatened with a weapon, during this incident?
1

Yes

GO TO S_03G

2

No

GO TO S_03BOX5

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or someone tried to steal from them in
the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR
S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5 = 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1 OR S_03B = 1) AND (S_03C1 = 1
OR (S_03C1 = 2 AND S_03C1_NUM >= 1) OR S_03C1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN
S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_03D1 = 2) AND (S_03DD2 != 1 AND S_03DD3
= -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_03F = 1, set S_ATA = 1.
Question ID:

S_03G

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most recent/
S_03D: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone {stole}{ or}{ tried to steal} something, did
anyone have, or try to have, sexual contact with you that you DID NOT CONSENT TO and that
YOU DID NOT WANT to happen as part of this incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had something stolen or someone tried to steal from them in
the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12
months and were physically attacked, or threatened with a weapon, during this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_03A1 = 1 OR S_03A2 = 1 OR S_03A3 = 1 OR
S_03A4 = 1 OR S_03A5 = 1 OR S_03A6 = 1 OR S_03A7 = 1 OR S_03B = 1) AND (S_03C1 = 1
OR (S_03C1 = 2 AND S_03C1_NUM >= 1) OR S_03C1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN
S_03D IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_03D1 = 2) AND (S_03DD2 != 1 AND S_03DD3
= -8, -9) AND S_03F = 1.
PROGRAM: If S_03G = 1, set S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

S_03BOX5

If data has been collected for the four most recent dates in S_03D where N = S_03C1_NUM, go
to S_04.
Else, go to S_03D for incident (N+1).

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Break-In
Box ID:

S_04START

ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF UT_HHR = 1, go to S_04BOX1. Else, GO TO S_06
Box ID:

S_04BOX1

For S_04A1 through S_04A3, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response
category.
Question ID:

S_04A

The next few questions ask about break-ins. {Other than break-in(s) you have mentioned
already, } in the past 12 months, did anyone…
1

Break in or try to break into your home by forcing
a door or window, pushing past someone,
jimmying a lock, cutting a screen, or coming
through an open door or window?

2

Break in or try to break into your garage, shed, or
storage room?

3

Break in or try to break into a hotel or motel room
or vacation home where you were staying?

ASK Description: All household respondents.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_04A1 = 1 or S_04A2 = 1 or S_04A3 = 1, go to
S_04B1. Else, go to S_05.
Question ID:

S_04B1

How many times did someone break in or try to break in during the past 12 months?
1

Once

2

Two or more times {How many times: |_ _|}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF S_04A1 = 1 OR S_04A2 = 1 OR S_04A3 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_04B1 = -9 OR (S_04B1 = 2 AND S_04B1_NUM = 9), go to S_04B1A.
Else, if S_04B1 = 1 or (S_04B1 = 2 and S_04B1_NUM = 1), go to S_04 BOX1.
Else, if S_04B1 = 2 and S_04B1_NUM = 2, 3, go to S_04C_INTRO.
Else, if S_04B1 = 2 and S_04B1_NUM >= 4, go to S_04B2.

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Question ID:

S_04B1A

You did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months. Please select one of the
following.
1

I really meant to answer

2

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the past 12
months and did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_04A1 = 1 OR S_04A2 = 1 OR S_04A3 = 1) AND (S_04B1 = -9 OR
(S_04B1 = 2 AND S_04B1_NUM = -9)).
PROGRAM: If S_04B1A = 2, -9, set S_BI = 1 and create 1 CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_04B1A = 1, go to S_04B1.
Else, go to S_04BOX2.
Question ID:

S_04B2

Do you recall enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in four or more
times in the last 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_04B1 = 2 AND S_04B1_NUM >= 4.
PROGRAM: If S_04B2, set SERIES = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_04B2 = 2, go to S_04C. Else, go to S_04C_INTRO.
Question ID:

S_04C_INTRO

{I will ask/On the next screens, you are going to be asked} about {each of these/the four most
recent} incidents, starting with the most recent{ time this happened. Please click NEXT to
continue.}
ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in more than once in
the last 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_04B1 = 2 AND (S_04B1_NUM = 2, 3 OR (S_04B1 = 2 AND
S_04B1_NUM >= 4 AND S_04B2 = 1)).
Box ID:

S_04BOX2

If S_04B1 = 2 and (S_04B1_NUM = 2, 3 or (S_04B1_NUM >= 4 and S_04B2 = 1), repeat
S_04C through S_04G for up to four most recent dates in S_04C where N = S_04B1_NUM. Ask
all items from S_04C through S_041G (as appropriate) for most recent incident, then move to
next most recent incident, and so on.
Else, if S_04B1 = 1 or (S_04B1 = 2 and (S_04B1_NUM = 1 or (S_04B1_NUM >= 4 and S_04B2
= 2))) or S_04B1A = 2, -9, ask only about most recent incident in S_04C.

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Question ID:

S_04C

{You said that someone broke in or tried to break in {FILL ANSWER FROM S_04B1 times} in the
past 12 months.} In what month did the {MOST RECENT/SECOND MOST RECENT/THIRD MOST
RECENT/FOURTH MOST RECENT} incident happen? If you don't remember the exact month,
please give your best estimate.
1

Before {CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

2

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

3

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 11}

4

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 10}

5

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 9}

6

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 8}

7

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 7}

8

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6}

9

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 5}

10

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 4}

11

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 3}

12

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 2}

13

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 1}

14

{CURRENT MONTH}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the last 12
months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_04A1 = 1 OR S_04A2 = 1 OR S_04A3 = 1) AND (S_04B1 = 1 OR
(S_04B1 = 2 AND S_04B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_04B1A = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS
12 OR S_04C = -9, go to S_04C1.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6, go to S_04C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go to S_05.
Else, go to S_04BOX2B.

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Question ID:

S_04C1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know when it happened / can't remember

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in 12 months ago or
did not report the month and year that this incident occurred.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_04C = 9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_04C = -9 and S_04C1 = 2, go to S_04C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 and S_04C1 = 2, go to
S_04BOX2B.
Else, if S_04C1 = 3, -9, go to S_04BOX5.
Else, go to S_05.
Question ID:

S_04C2

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in six months ago or
did not report the month and year of the incident and confirmed it happened in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6 OR (S_04C = -9
AND S_04C1 = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2 AND S_04C2 = 3, -9, go
to S_04BOX5.
Else, go to S_04BOX2B.

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Box ID:

S_04BOX2B

Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the past 12 months and the
MONTH/YEAR of the current incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported
incidents, or no date was provided for the current incident and the current incident was
confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date and there are any previously reported
incidents for which a date was not that were confirmed to have happened on or after anchor
date, go to S_04DD2.
Else, go to S_04BOX3.

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND (S_04C MATCHES A DATE
PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D)) OR (S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2 AND ((S_01D =
-9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY
INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_03D))), GO
TO S_04DD2.
ELSE, GO TO S_04BOX3.

Question ID:

S_04DD2

Is this incident part of any other incident you have already mentioned?
1

Yes

GO TO S_04DD3

2

No

GO TO S_04BOX3

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the past 12
months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any
previously reported incidents, or no date was provided for the current incident and the current
incident was confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date and there are any previously
reported incidents for which a date was not that were confirmed to have happened on or after
anchor date.
ASK Specification: IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND
(S_04C MATCHES A DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D)) OR (S_04C = -9 AND
S_04C1 = 2 AND ((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = 9 AND S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 FOR ANY
INCIDENT IN S_03D))).

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Question ID:

S_04DD3

Which incident was this part of?
0

{Incident 1}

1

{Incident 2}

2

{Incident 3}

3

{Incident 4}

4

{Incident 5}

5

{Incident 6}

6

{Incident 7}

7

{Incident 8}

8

{Incident 9}

9

{Incident 10}

10

{Incident 11}

11

{Incident 12}

-8

This is a separate incident

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in that was part of
another incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_04DD2 = 1.
Box ID:

S_04BOX3

If (DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_04C1 = 2) AND
S_04DD3 = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, set S_BI for the incident selected in S_04DD3.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_04C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_04C1 = 2 AND
(S_04DD2 != 1 OR S_04DD3 = -8, -9), set S_BI = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SVERSION = 1 AND (S_04DD2 != 1 OR S_04DD3 = -8, -9), go to
S_04E.
Else, go to S_04BOX5.

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Question ID:

S_04E

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_04C: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone broke in or tried to break in, was
anything stolen as part of this incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the past 12
months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_04A1 = 1 OR S_04A2 = 1 OR S_04A3 = 1) AND
(S_04B1 = 1 OR (S_04B1 = 2 AND S_04B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_04B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE
PROVIDED IN S_04C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_04C1 = 2) AND (S_04DD2 != 1
OR S_04DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_04E = 1, set S_T = 1.
Question ID:

S_04F

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_04C: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone broke in or tried to break in, were you
physically attacked, or threatened with a weapon, during this incident?
1

Yes

GO TO S_04G

2

No

GO TO S_04BOX5

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the past 12
months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_04A1 = 1 OR S_04A2 = 1 OR S_04A3 = 1) AND
(S_04B1 = 1 OR (S_04B1 = 2 AND S_04B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_04B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE
PROVIDED IN S_04C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_04C1 = 2) AND (S_04DD2 != 1
OR S_04DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_04F = 1, set S_ATA = 1.

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Question ID:

S_04G

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_04C: MONTH, YEAR} incident when someone broke in or tried to break in, did anyone
have, or try to have, sexual contact with you that you DID NOT CONSENT TO and that YOU DID
NOT WANT to happen as part of this incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in or attempted break-in in the past 12
months or did not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12 months and were
physically attacked, or threatened with a weapon, during this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_04A1 = 1 OR S_04A2 = 1 OR S_04A3 = 1) AND
(S_04B1 = 1 OR (S_04B1 = 2 AND S_04B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_04B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE
PROVIDED IN S_04C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_04C1 = 2) AND (S_04DD2 != 1
OR S_04DD3 = -8, -9) AND S_04F = 1.
PROGRAM: If S_04G = 1, set S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

S_04BOX5

If data has been collected for the four most recent dates in S_04C where N = S_04B1_NUM, go
to S_05.
Else, go to S_04C for incident (N+1).

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Vandalism
Question ID:

S_05A1

Vandalism is when someone deliberately damages or destroys something belonging to you.
Examples are breaking windows, slashing tires, or painting graffiti on walls. In the past 12
months, has anyone vandalized your home, car, or something else that belongs to you or
someone else living here?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All household respondents.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1.
Question ID:

S_05A2

In the past 12 months, did someone deliberately injure or kill an animal, such as a pet or
livestock, that belonged to you or someone you live with?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All household respondents.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_05A1 = 1 or S_05A2 = 1, go to S_05B1.
Else, go to S_06A.
Question ID:

S_05B1

In the past 12 months, how many times did someone vandalize something that belonged to you
or someone you live with?
{Please also count times when an animal was injured or killed.}
1

Once

2

Two or more times {How many times: |_ _|}

ASK Description: Respondents who had their home, car, or something else vandalized or had an
animal deliberately injured or killed in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_05A1 = 1 OR S_05A2 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_05B1 = -9 OR (S_05B1 = 2 AND S_05B1_NUM = 9), go to S_05B1A.
Else, if S_05B1 = 2 and S_05B1_NUM = 2, 3, go to S_05C_INTRO.
Else, if S_05B1 = 2 and S_05B1_NUM >= 4, go to S_05B2.
Else, if S_05B1 = 1 or (S_05B1 = 2 and S_05B1_NUM = 1), go to S_05BOX1.

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Question ID:

S_05B1A

You did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months. Please select one of the
following.
1

I really meant to answer

2

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who had their home, car, or something else vandalized or had an
animal deliberately injured or killed in the past 12 months and did not enter how many times
this happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_05A1 = 1 OR S_05A2 = 1) AND (S_05B1 = -9 OR (S_05B1 = 2 AND
S_05B1_NUM = -9)).
PROGRAM: If S_05B1A = 2, -9, set S_V = 1 and create 1 CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_05B1A = 1, go to S_05B1.
Else, go to S_05BOX1.
Question ID:

S_05B2

Do you recall enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had their home, car, or something else vandalized or had an
animal deliberately injured or killed four or more times in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_05B1 = 2 AND S_05B1_NUM >= 4.
PROGRAM: If S_05B2 = 2, set SERIES = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_05B2 = 2, go to S_05BOX1.
Else, go to S_05C_INTRO.
Question ID:

S_05C_INTRO

{I will ask/On the next screens, you are going to be asked} about {each of these/the four most
recent} incidents, starting with the most recent{ time this happened. Please click NEXT to
continue.}
ASK Description: Respondents who had their home, car, or something else vandalized or had an
animal deliberately injured or killed more than once within the last 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_05B1 = 2 AND S_05B1_NUM = 2, 3) OR (S_05B1 = 2 AND
S_05B1_NUM >= 4 AND S_05B2 = 1).
Box ID:

S_05BOX1

If S_05B1 = 2 and (S_05B1_NUM = 2, 3 or (S_05B1_NUM >= 4 and S_05B2 = 1), repeat
S_05C through S_05G for up to four most recent dates in S_05C where N = S_05B1_NUM. Ask
all items from S_05C through S_05G (as appropriate) for most recent incident, then move to
next most recent incident, and so on.
Else, if S_05B1 = 1 or (S_05B1 = 2 and (S_05B1_NUM = 1 or (S_05B1_NUM >= 4 and S_05B2
= 2))) or S_05B1A = 2, -9, ask only about most recent incident in S_05C.

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Question ID:

S_05C

{You said that {something was vandalized}{ and}{ someone deliberately injured or killed an
animal} {FILL ANSWER FROM S_05B1 times} in the past 12 months.} In what month did the
{MOST RECENT/SECOND MOST RECENT/THIRD MOST RECENT/FOURTH MOST RECENT}
incident happen? If you don't remember the exact month, please give your best estimate.
1

Before {CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

2

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

3

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 11}

4

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 10}

5

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 9}

6

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 8}

7

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 7}

8

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6}

9

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 5}

10

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 4}

11

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 3}

12

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 2}

13

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 1}

14

{CURRENT MONTH}

ASK Description: Respondents who had their home, car, or something else vandalized or had an
animal deliberately injured or killed in the past 12 months or did not know how many times this
incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_05A1 = 1 OR S_05A2 = 1) AND (S_05B1 = 1 OR (S_05B1 = 2 AND
S_05B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_05B1A = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS
12 OR S_05C = -9, go to S_05C1.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6, go to S_05C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go to S_06.
Else, go to S_05BOX2B.

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Question ID:

S_05C1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know when it happened / can't remember

ASK Description: Respondents who had something vandalized or had an animal deliberately
injured or killed 12 months ago or did not report the month and year of the incident.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_05C = 9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_05C = -9 and S_05C1 = 2, go to S_05C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 and S_05C1 = 2, go to
S_05BOX2B.
Else, if S_05C1 = 3, -9, go to S_05BOX5.
Else, go to S_06.
Question ID:

S_05C2

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who had something vandalized or had an animal deliberately
injured or killed six months ago or did not report the month and year of the incident and
confirmed it happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6 OR (S_05C = -9
AND S_05C1 = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_05C = -9 AND S_05C1 = 2 AND S_05C2 = 3, -9, go
to S_05BOX5.
Else, go to S_05BOX2B.

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Box ID:

S_05BOX2B

Respondents who had their home, car, or something else vandalized or had an animal
deliberately injured or killed in the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current incident
matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported incidents, or no date was provided for the
current incident and the current incident was confirmed to have happened on or after anchor
date and there are any previously reported incidents for which a date was not collected that
were confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date, go to S_05DD2.
Else, go to S_05BOX3.

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND (S_05C MATCHES A DATE
PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D OR S_04C)) OR (S_05C = -9 AND S_05C1 = 2 AND
((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 =
2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN
S_03D) OR (S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_04C)), GO TO S_05DD2.
ELSE, GO TO S_05BOX3.

Question ID:

S_05DD2

Is this incident part of any other incident you have already mentioned?
1

Yes

GO TO S_05DD3

2

No

GO TO S_05BOX3

ASK Description: Respondents who had their home, car, or something else vandalized or had an
animal deliberately injured or killed in the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current
incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported incidents, or no date was
provided for the current incident and the current incident was confirmed to have happened on or
after anchor date and there are any previously reported incidents for which a date was not
collected that were confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date.
ASK Specification: IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND S_05C
MATCHES A DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D OR S_04C) OR (S_05C = -9 AND
S_05C1 = 2 AND ((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = 9 AND S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 FOR ANY
INCIDENT IN S_03D) OR (S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_04C))).

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Question ID:

S_05DD3

Which incident was this part of?
0

{Incident 1}

1

{Incident 2}

2

{Incident 3}

3

{Incident 4}

4

{Incident 5}

5

{Incident 6}

6

{Incident 7}

7

{Incident 8}

8

{Incident 9}

9

{Incident 10}

10

{Incident 11}

11

{Incident 12}

12

{Incident 13}

13

{Incident 14}

14

{Incident 15}

15

{Incident 16}

-8

This is a separate incident

ASK Description: Respondents who had something vandalized or had an animal deliberately
injured or killed that was part of another incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_05DD2 = 1.
Box ID:

S_05BOX3

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_05C1 = 2) AND
S_05DD3 = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, set S_V = 1 for the incident
selected in S_05DD3.
Else, if (DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_05C1 = 2) AND
(S_05DD2 != 1 OR S_05DD3 = -8, -9), set S_V = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SVERSION = 1 AND (S_05DD2 != 1 OR S_05DD3 = -8, -9), go to
S_05E.
Else, go to S_05BOX5.

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Question ID:

S_05E

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_05C: MONTH, YEAR} incident when {something was vandalized}{ or}{ someone
deliberately injured or killed an animal}, was anything stolen as part of the incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had something vandalized or had an animal deliberately
injured or killed in the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident happened
in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_05A1 = 1 OR S_05A2 = 1) AND (S_05B1 = 1 OR
(S_05B1 = 2 AND S_05B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_05B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C
IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_05C1 = 2) AND (S_05DD2 != 1 OR S_05DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_05E = 1, set S_T = 1.
Question ID:

S_05F

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_05C: MONTH, YEAR} incident when {something was vandalized}{ or}{ someone
deliberately injured or killed an animal}, were you physically attacked, or threatened with a
weapon, during this incident?
1

Yes

GO TO S_05G

2

No

GO TO S_05BOX5

ASK Description: Respondents who had something vandalized or had an animal deliberately
injured or killed in the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident happened
in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_05A1 = 1 OR S_05A2 = 1) AND (S_05B1 = 1 OR
(S_05B1 = 2 AND S_05B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_05B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C
IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_05C1 = 2) AND (S_05DD2 != 1 OR S_05DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_05F = 1, set S_ATA = 1.

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Question ID:

S_05G

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_05C: MONTH, YEAR} incident when {something was vandalized}{ or}{ someone
deliberately injured or killed an animal}, did anyone have, or try to have, sexual contact with
you that you DID NOT CONSENT TO and that YOU DID NOT WANT to happen as part of this
incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had something vandalized or had an animal deliberately
injured or killed in the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident happened
in the past 12 months and were physically attacked, or threatened with a weapon, during this
incident.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_05A1 = 1 OR S_05A2 = 1) AND (S_05B1 = 1 OR
(S_05B1 = 2 AND S_05B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_05B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_05C
IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_05C1 = 2) AND (S_05DD2 != 1 OR S_05DD3 = -8, -9)
AND S_05F = 1.
PROGRAM: If S_05G = 1, set S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

S_05BOX5

If data has been collected for the four most recent dates in S_05C where N = S_05B1_NUM, go
to S_06.
Else, go to S_05C for incident (N+1).

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Attack
Box ID:

S_06

For S_06A1 through S_06A5, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response
category.
Question ID:

S_06A

The next few questions ask about any physical attacks against you personally. These may have
happened at your home or while you were{ at work,} at school, or away from home.
{Other than the attacks or threatened attacks you have already mentioned, in/In} the past 12
months, did anyone attack or try to attack you…
1

With a weapon, such as a gun or knife

2

With something else used as a weapon, like a
baseball bat, scissors, or a stick?

3

By throwing something at you, such as a rock or
bottle?

4

By hitting, slapping, grabbing, kicking, punching,
or choking you?

5

In the past 12 months, did anyone attack or try to
attack you or use force against you in any other
way? Please mention it even if you are not certain
it was a crime.

ASK Description: All respondents.
Question ID:

S_06A6

In the past 12 months, did anyone THREATEN to attack you, but not actually do it? {Do not
include incidents you have already mentioned.}
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents.

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Question ID:

S_06A8

People sometimes don't think of attacks by someone they know, like {a current or former
spouse or partner/a boyfriend or girlfriend}, someone {at work or at school/at school}, a friend,
a family member, a neighbor, or any other person you've met or known.
{Other than what you have already mentioned,} In the past 12 months, has anyone you know
used any kind of physical force against you? Examples are if someone you know choked you,
slapped you, hit you, attacked you with a weapon, or otherwise physically hurt you.
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents.
Box ID:

S_06BOX2

If S_06A1 = 1 or S_06A2 = 1 or S_06A3 = 1 or S_06A4 = 1 or S_06A5 = 1 or S_06A6 = 1 or
S_06A8 = 1, go to S_06B1.
Else, go to S_07.
Question ID:

S_06B1

{You just said yes to more than one of these questions about physical attacks. Altogether,} In
the past 12 months, how many times did someone {attack you or try to attack you}{ or}{
threaten to attack you}?
1

Once

2

Two or more times {How many times: |_ _|}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they were attacked or someone tried to attack
them or were threatened with attack in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR S_06A4 = 1 OR S_06A5
= 1 OR S_06A6 = 1 OR S_06A8 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_06B1 = -9 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND S_06B1_NUM = 9), go to S_06B1A.
Else, if S_06B1 = 2 and S_06B1_NUM >= 4, go to S_06B2.
Else, if S_06B1 = 2 and S_06B1_NUM = 2, 3, go to S_06C_INTRO.
Else, if S_06B1 = 1 or (S_06B1 = 2 and S_06B1_NUM = 1), go to S_06C.

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Question ID:

S_06B1A

You did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months. Please select one of the
following.
1

I really meant to answer

2

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they were attacked or someone tried to attack
them or were threatened with attack in the past 12 months and did not enter how many times
this happened the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR S_06A4 = 1 OR S_06A5
= 1 OR S_06A6 = 1 OR S_06A8 = 1) AND (S_06B1 = -9 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND S_06B1_NUM =
-9)).
PROGRAM: If (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR S_06A4 = 1 OR S_06A5 = 1 OR
S_06A8 = 1) AND S_06B1A = 2, -9, set S_A = 1 and create 1 CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_06B1A = 1, go to S_06B1.
Else, go to S_06BOX3.
Question ID:

S_06B2

Do you recall enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack four or more times in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_06B1 = 2 AND S_06B1_NUM >= 4.
PROGRAM: If S_06B2 = 2, set SERIES = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_06B2 = 2, go to S_06C.
Else, go to S_06C_INTRO.
Question ID:

S_06C_INTRO

{I will ask/On the next screens, you are going to be asked} about {each of these/the four most
recent} incidents, starting with the most recent{ time this happened. Please click NEXT to
continue.}
ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack more than once in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_06B1 = 2 and S_06B1_NUM = 2, 3) OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND
S_06B1_NUM >= 4 AND S_06B2 = 1).

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Box ID:

S_06BOX3

If S_06B1 = 2 and (S_06B1_NUM = 2, 3 or (S_06B1_NUM >= 4 and S_06B2 = 1), repeat
S_06C through S_06F for up to four most recent dates in S_06C where N = S_06B1_NUM. Ask
all items from S_06C through S_06F (as appropriate) for most recent incident, then move to
next most recent incident, and so on.
Else, if S_06B1 = 1 or (S_06B1 = 2 and (S_06B1_NUM = 1 or (S_06B1_NUM >= 4 and S_06B2
= 2))) or S_06B1A = 2, -9, ask only about most recent incident in S_06C.

Question ID:

S_06C

{You said that {someone attacked you or tried to attack you}{ and}{ someone threatened to
attack you} {FILL ANSWER FROM S_06B1 times} in the past 12 months.} When did the {MOST
RECENT/SECOND MOST RECENT/THIRD MOST RECENT/FOURTH MOST RECENT} incident
happen? If you don't remember the exact month, please give your best estimate.
1

Before {CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

2

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

3

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 11}

4

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 10}

5

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 9}

6

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 8}

7

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 7}

8

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6}

9

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 5}

10

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 4}

11

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 3}

12

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 2}

13

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 1}

14

{CURRENT MONTH}

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack in the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident
happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR S_06A4 = 1 OR S_06A5
= 1 OR S_06A6 = 1 OR S_06A8 = 1) AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND S_06B1_NUM >=
1) OR S_06B1A = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS
12 OR S_06C = -9, go to S_06C1.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6, go to S_06C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go to S_07.
Else, go to S_06BOX3B.

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Question ID:

S_06C1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know when it happened / can't remember

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_06C = 9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_06C = -9 and S_06C1 = 2, go to S_06C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 and S_06C1 = 2, go to
S_06BOX3B.
Else, if S_06C1 = 3, -9, go to S_06BOX5.
Else, go to S_07.
Question ID:

S_06C2

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack six months ago or did not report the month and year of the incident and
confirmed it happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6 OR (S_06C = -9
AND S_06C1 = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_06C = -9 AND S_06C1 = 2 AND S_06C2 = 3, -9, go
to S_06BOX5.
Else, go to S_06BOX3B.

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Box ID:

S_06BOX3B

Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were threatened with attack in
the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of
any previously reported incidents, or no date was provided for the current incident and the
current incident was confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date and there are any
previously reported incidents for which a date was not collected that were confirmed to have
happened on or after anchor date, go to S_06DD2.
Else, go to S_06BOX3C.

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND (S_06C MATCHES A DATE
PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D OR S_04C OR S_05C)) OR S_06C = -9 AND S_06C1
= 2 AND ((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND
S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 FOR ANY
INCIDENT IN S_03D) OR (S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_04C) OR
(S_05C = -9 AND S_05C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_05C)), GO TO S_06DD2.
ELSE, GO TO S_06BOX3C.

Question ID:

S_06DD2

Is this incident part of any other incident you have already mentioned?
1

Yes

GO TO S_06DD3

2

No

GO TO S_06BOX3C

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack in the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR of the current incident
matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported incidents, or no date was provided for the
current incident and the current incident was confirmed to have happened on or after anchor
date and there are any previously reported incidents for which a date was not collected that
were confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date.
ASK Specification: IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND S_06C
MATCHES A DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D OR S_04C OR S_05C) OR (S_06C
= -9 AND S_06C1 = 2 AND ((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR
(S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2
FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_03D) OR (S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_04C)
OR (S_05C = -9 AND S_05C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_05C))).

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Question ID:

S_06DD3

Which incident was this part of?
0

{Incident 1}

1

{Incident 2}

2

{Incident 3}

3

{Incident 4}

4

{Incident 5}

5

{Incident 6}

6

{Incident 7}

7

{Incident 8}

8

{Incident 9}

9

{Incident 10}

10

{Incident 11}

11

{Incident 12}

12

{Incident 13}

13

{Incident 14}

14

{Incident 15}

15

{Incident 16}

16

{Incident 17}

17

{Incident 18}

18

{Incident 19}

19

{Incident 20}

-8

This is a separate incident

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack that was part of another incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_06DD2 = 1.
Box ID:

S_06BOX3C

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_06C1 = 2) AND
S_06DD3 = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, set S_ATA = 1 for
the incident selected in S_06DD3.
Else, if (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_06C1 = 2), set
S_ATA = 1.

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Box ID:

S_06BOX4

Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack and were threatened with attack in
the past 12 months, go to S_06D.
Else, respondents who were threatened with attack but not actually attacked or attempted to be
attacked in the past 12 months, go to S_06E.
Else, respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were threatened with attack
face to face in the last 12 months, go to S_06F.
Else, go to S_06BOX5.

IF S_06A6 = 1 AND (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR S_06A4 = 1 OR S_06A5 =
1) AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND S_06B1_NUM >= 1)) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN
S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_06C1 = 2) AND (S_06DD2 != 1 OR S_06DD3 =
-8, -9), GO TO S_06D.
ELSE, IF S_06A6 = 1 AND S_06A1 != 1 AND S_06A2 != 1 AND S_06A3 != 1 AND S_06A4 != 1
AND S_06A5 != 1 AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND S_06B1_NUM >= 1)) AND (DATE
PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_06C1 = 2) AND (S_06DD2 != 1
OR S_06DD3 = -8, -9), GO TO S_06E.
ELSE, IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR S_06A4 = 1 OR
S_06A5 = 1 OR S_06A6 = 1 OR S_06A8 = 1) AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND
S_06B1_NUM >= 1)) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR
S_06C1 = 2) AND (S_06DD2 != 1 OR S_06DD3 = -8, -9), GO TO S_06F.
ELSE, GO TO S_06BOX5.

Question ID:

S_06D

In this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most recent} incident, did
someone actually attack or try to attack you, OR did they threaten to attack you?
1

Attacked / Tried to attack

2

Threatened to attack

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack and were
threatened with attack in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_06A6 = 1 AND (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR
S_06A4 = 1 OR S_06A5 = 1) AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND S_06B1_NUM >= 1))
AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_06C1 = 2) AND
(S_06DD2 != 1 OR S_06DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_06D = 1, set S_A = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_06D = 2, go to S_06E.
Else, IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR S_06A4 = 1 OR
S_06A5 = 1 OR S_06A6 = 1 OR S_06A8 = 1) AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND
S_06B1_NUM >= 1)) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR
S_06C1 = 2) AND (S_06DD2 != 1 OR S_06DD3 = -8, -9), go to S_06F.
Else, go to S_06BOX5.

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Question ID:

S_06E

How were you threatened? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Face to face

2

By phone or text

3

Online (email or social media)

4

Some other way Specify: ______

ASK Description: Respondents who were threatened with attack but not actually attacked or
attempted to be attacked in the past 12 months or did not know how many times this incident
happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF ((S_06A6 = 1 AND (S_06A1 != 1 AND S_06A2 != 1 AND S_06A3 != 1
AND S_06A4 != 1 AND S_06A5 != 1)) OR S_06D = 2) AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 = 2 AND
S_06B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_06B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_06C1 = 2) AND (S_06DD2 != 1 OR S_06DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
If S_06E = 1, set S_TA = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SVERSION = 1 AND S_06E = 1, go to S_06F.
Else, go to S_06BOX5.
Question ID:

S_06F

Still thinking about this {most recent/second most recent/third most recent/fourth most
recent/S_06C: MONTH, YEAR} incident when {someone attacked you or tried to attack you}{
or}{ someone threatened to attack you}, did anyone have, or try to have, sexual contact with
you that you DID NOT CONSENT TO and that YOU DID NOT WANT to happen as part of this
incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who were attacked or someone tried to attack or were
threatened with attack in the last 12 months or did not know how many times this incident
happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION = 1 AND (S_06A1 = 1 OR S_06A2 = 1 OR S_06A3 = 1 OR
S_06A4 = 1 OR S_06A5 = 1 OR S_06A6 = 1 OR S_06A8 = 1) AND (S_06B1 = 1 OR (S_06B1 =
2 AND S_06B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_06B1A = 2, -9) AND (DATE PROVIDED IN S_06C IS WITHIN
THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_06C1 = 2) AND (S_06DD2 != 1 OR S_06DD3 = -8, -9).
PROGRAM: If S_06F = 1, set S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

S_06BOX5

If data has been collected for the four most recent dates in S_06C where N = S_06B1_NUM, go
to S_07BOX1.
Else, go to S_06C for incident (N+1).

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Unwanted Sexual Contact
Box ID:

S_07BOX1

For S_07A1 through S_07A4, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response
category.
Question ID:

S_07A

The next questions are about any sexual contact in the past 12 months that you DID NOT
CONSENT TO and that YOU DID NOT WANT to happen. The information you provide is
confidential.
{Sexual contact includes touching of your sexual body parts, or any type of sexual penetration
with a body part or object. It also includes making you touch or penetrate someone else. This
could have been done by someone you knew well, someone you casually knew, or a stranger
and can happen to both men and women./Sexual contact includes someone touching your
private parts, unwanted sex, or making you do these kinds of things to them. This could have
been done by someone you know well, someone you casually know, or a stranger and can
happen to both boys and girls.}
{Other than the unwanted sexual contact you have already mentioned,} in the past 12 months…
1

Did anyone touch, grab, or kiss your {sexual body
parts against your will/private parts when you
didn't want them to} - or TRY to do this?

2

Did anyone force you to have sexual contact by
holding you down with his or her body, pinning
your arms, hitting or kicking you, or using some
other type of force - or TRY to do this?

3

Did anyone threaten to physically hurt you or
someone close to you if you did not have sexual
contact?

4

Did anyone have sexual contact with you - or try
to have sexual contact with you - while you were
passed out, unconscious, asleep, or unable to
consent because you were drunk or high?

ASK Description: All respondents.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_07A1 = 1 or S_07A2 = 1 or S_07A3 = 1 or S_07A4
= 1, go to S_07B1.
Else, go to S_08.

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Question ID:

S_07B1

In the past 12 months, how many times did someone have or try to have these types of sexual
contact with you?
1

Once

2

Two or more times {How many times: |_ _|}

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_07A1 = 1 OR S_07A2 = 1 OR S_07A3 = 1 OR S_07A4 = 1 OR S_07Y1
= 1 OR S_07Y2 = 1 OR S_07Y3 = 1 OR S_07Y4 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_07B1 = -9 OR (S_07B1 = 2 AND S_07B1_NUM = 9), go to S_07B1A.
Else, if S_07B1 = 2 and S_07B1_NUM >= 4, go to S_07B2.
Else, if S_07B1 = 2 and S_07B1_NUM = 2, 3, go to S_07C_INTRO.
Else, if S_07B1 = 1 or (S_07B1 = 2 and S_07B1_NUM = 1), go to S_07C.
Question ID:

S_07B1A

You did not enter how many times this happened in the past 12 months. Please select one of the
following.
1

I really meant to answer

2

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact in the past 12 months and did
not enter how many times this happened the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_07A1 = 1 OR S_07A2 = 1 OR S_07A3 = 1 OR S_07A4 = 1 OR S_07Y1
= 1 OR S_07Y2 = 1 OR S_07Y3 = 1 OR S_07Y4 = 1) AND (S_07B1 = -9 OR (S_07B1 = 2 AND
S_07B1_NUM = -9)).
PROGRAM: If S_07B1A = 2, -9, set S_SA = 1 and create 1 CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_07B1A = 1, go to S_07B1.
Else, go to S_07BOX3.
Question ID:

S_07B2

Do you recall enough details about each incident to be able to distinguish them from each other?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact four or more times in the past
12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_07B1 = 2 AND S_07B1_NUM >= 4.
PROGRAM: If S_07B2 = 2, set SERIES = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_07B2 = 2, go to S_07C.
Else, go to S_07C_INTRO.

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Question ID:

S_07C_INTRO

{I will ask/On the next screens, you are going to be asked} about {each of these/the four most
recent} incidents, starting with the most recent{ time this happened. Please click NEXT to
continue.}
ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact more than once in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_07B1 = 2 AND S_07B1_NUM = 2, 3) OR (S_07B1 = 2 AND
S_07B1_NUM >= 4 AND S_07B2 = 1).
Box ID:

S_07BOX3

If S_07B1 = 2 and (S_07B1_NUM = 2, 3 or (S_07B1_NUM >= 4 and S_07B2 = 1)), repeat
S_07C through S_07DD2 for up to four most recent dates in S_07C where N = S_07B1_NUM.
Ask all items from S_07C through S_07DD2 (as appropriate) for most recent incident, then
move to next most recent incident, and so on.
Else, if S_06B1 = 1 or (S_06B1 = 2 and (S_06B1_NUM = 1 or (S_06B1_NUM >= 4 and S_07B2
= 2))) or S_06B1A = 2, -9, ask only about most recent incident in S_07C.

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Question ID:

S_07C

{You said that someone had, or tried to have these types of sexual contact with you {FILL
ANSWER FROM S_07B1 times} in the past 12 months.} In what month did the {MOST
RECENT/SECOND MOST RECENT/THIRD MOST RECENT/FOURTH MOST RECENT} incident
happen? If you don't remember the exact month, please give your best estimate.
1

Before {CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

2

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12}

3

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 11}

4

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 10}

5

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 9}

6

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 8}

7

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 7}

8

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6}

9

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 5}

10

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 4}

11

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 3}

12

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 2}

13

{CURRENT MONTH MINUS 1}

14

{CURRENT MONTH}

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact in the past 12 months or did
not know how many times this incident happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF (S_07A1 = 1 OR S_07A2 = 1 OR S_07A3 = 1 OR S_07A4 = 1 OR S_07Y1
= 1 OR S_07Y2 = 1 OR S_07Y3 = 1 OR S_07Y4 = 1) AND (S_07B1 = 1 OR (S_07B1 = 2 AND
S_07B1_NUM >= 1) OR S_07B1A = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS
12 OR S_07C = -9, go to S_07C1.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6, go to S_07C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS BEFORE CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12, go to S_08.
Else, go to S_07BOX3B.

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Question ID:

S_07C1

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {12-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know when it happened / can't remember

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact 12 months ago or did not
report when they had unwanted sexual contact.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 OR S_07C = 9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_07C = -9 and S_07C1 = 2, go to S_07C2.
Else, if DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 12 and S_07C1 = 2, go to
S_07BOX3B.
Else, if S_07C1 = 3, -9, go to S_07BOX4.
Else, go to S_08.
Question ID:

S_07C2

Did this incident happen before, after, or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}?
1

It happened before {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

2

It happened after or on {6-MO ANCHORDATE}

3

I don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact six months ago or did not
report the month and year of the incident and confirmed it happened in the past 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS CURRENT MONTH MINUS 6 OR (S_07C = -9
AND S_07C1 = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_07C = -9 AND S_07C1 = 2 AND S_07C2 = 3, -9, go
to S_07BOX4.
Else, go to S_07BOX3B.

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Box ID:

S_07BOX3B

Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact in the past 12 months and the MONTH/YEAR of
the current incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported incidents, or no date
was provided for the current incident and the current incident was confirmed to have happened
on or after anchor date and there are any previously reported incidents for which a date was not
collected that were confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date, go to S_07DD2.
Else, go to S_07BOX4.

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND (S_07C MATCHES A DATE
PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D OR S_04C OR S_05C OR S_06C)) OR (S_07C = -9
AND S_07C1 = 2 AND ((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR
(S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR (S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2
FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_03D) OR (S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_04C)
OR (S_05C = -9 AND S_05C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_05C) OR (S_06C = -9 AND S_06C1
= 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_06C))), GO TO S_07DD2.
ELSE, GO TO S_07BOX4.

Question ID:

S_07DD2

Is this incident part of any other incident you have already mentioned?
1

Yes

GO TO S_07DD3

2

No

GO TO S_07BOX4

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact in the past 12 months and the
MONTH/YEAR of the current incident matches the MONTH/YEAR of any previously reported
incidents, or no date was provided for the current incident and the current incident was
confirmed to have happened on or after anchor date and there are any previously reported
incidents for which a date was not collected that were confirmed to have happened on or after
anchor date.
ASK Specification: IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND
(S_07C MATCHES A DATE PROVIDED IN S_01D OR S_02C OR S_03D OR S_04C OR S_05C OR
S_06C)) OR (S_07C = -9 AND S_07C1 = 2 AND ((S_01D = -9 AND S_01D1 = 2 FOR ANY
INCIDENT IN S_01D) OR (S_02C = -9 AND S_02C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_02C) OR
(S_03D = -9 AND S_03D1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_03D) OR (S_04C = -9 AND S_04C1 = 2
FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_04C) OR (S_05C = -9 AND S_05C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_05C)
OR (S_06C = -9 AND S_06C1 = 2 FOR ANY INCIDENT IN S_06C))).

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Question ID:

S_07DD3

Which incident was this part of?
0

{Incident 1}

1

{Incident 2}

2

{Incident 3}

3

{Incident 4}

4

{Incident 5}

5

{Incident 6}

6

{Incident 7}

7

{Incident 8}

8

{Incident 9}

9

{Incident 10}

10

{Incident 11}

11

{Incident 12}

12

{Incident 13}

13

{Incident 14}

14

{Incident 15}

15

{Incident 16}

16

{Incident 17}

17

{Incident 18}

18

{Incident 19}

19

{Incident 20}

20

{Incident 21}

21

{Incident 22}

22

{Incident 23}

23

{Incident 24}

-8

This is a separate incident

ASK Description: Respondents who had unwanted sexual contact that was part of another
incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_07DD2 = 1.

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Box ID:

S_07BOX4

IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_07C1 = 2) AND
S_07DD3 = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
set S_SA = 1 for the incident selected in S_07DD3.
ELSE, IF (DATE PROVIDED IN S_07C IS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR S_07C1 = 2) AND
(S_07DD2 != 1 OR S_07DD3 = -8, -9), set S_SA = 1.
If data has been collected for the four most recent dates in S_07C where N = S_07B1_NUM, go
to S_08.
Else, go to S_07C for incident (N+1).

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Catch-All
Question ID:

S_08

To make sure this survey has captured everything that has happened to you, is there anything
else that you might think of as a crime that happened to you, personally, in the past 12 months,
that is, since {DATE 12 MONTHS AGO} that you haven't mentioned? It could be something you
called the police about, or something you didn't consider reporting to the police.
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_08 = 1, go to S_08a.
Else, go to CIR_START.
Question ID:

S_08a

Please describe what else happened to you since {ANCHOR DATE}.
1

OPEN-ENDED VERBATIM RESPONSE FOR
PURPOSES OF FIELD TEST

ASK Description: Respondents who have another crime to report that has happened to them
within the last 12 months.
ASK Specification: IF S_08 = 1.
PROGRAM: Allow 1000 characters for text response.

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Crime Incident Report (Adults and Youth)
Box ID:

CIR_START

PROGRAMMER NOTE: BEGIN CIR LOOP (CIR_START through NA_BOX3). Prioritize most serious
incident first, then the most recent incident within most serious. If some incidents with dates are
provided and others are missing a date, prioritize those with a date first. CONTINUE LOOPING
THROUGH CIRs UNTIL ALL INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN ASKED ABOUT.
PRIORITIZATION OF SERIOUSNESS
S_SA – Unwanted sexual contact
S_A – Attack
S_ATA – Attack or threatened attack
S_TA – Threatened Attack
S_BI – Break in
S_MV – Motor vehicle theft
S_T – Theft
S_MVP – Motor vehicle part or gas theft
S_V - Vandalism
NOTE: IF S_AT IS THE ONLY FLAG SET FOR AN INCIDENT, ONLY NARRATIVE WILL BE
COLLECTED. AN INCIDENT REPORTED IN S_08A, DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A CIR.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If no CIR exists, go to PC9_INTRO. Else, go to IN1.
Display text on each screen in CIR for this incident in bold, including month/year and short text
description of screener item: Display format - Incident: April, 2018 ⇒ { D escrip tion }
Display Description as follows and use comma separators and "or" as needed:
If S_MV = 1, display "Motor vehicle theft or attempted theft".
If S_MVP = 1, display "Motor vehicle parts or gas theft or attempted theft".
If S_ATA = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1, display "An attack, attempted attack, or threatened
attack".
If S_A = 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA != 1, display "An attack or attempted attack".
If S_TA = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_ATA != 1, display "Threatened attack".
If S_A = 1 and S_TA = 1 and S_ATA != 1, display "An attack or threatened attack".
If S_T = 1, display "Theft".
If S_AT = 1, display "Attempted theft".
If S_BI = 1, display "Break-in".
If S_V = 1, display "Vandalism".
If S_SA = 1, display "Unwanted sexual contact".

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Question ID:

IN1

The next questions are about the incident in {MONTH/YEAR} that involved: {DESCRIPTION OF
INCIDENT FEATURES BASED ON CRIME FLAGS}
{If you don't recall particular details, or don't want to answer, you can skip any question by
letting me know./The heading at the top of the screen will help remind you of the incident that
the next questions ask about.
If you don't recall particular details, or don't want to answer, you can skip any questions by
clicking the NEXT button.}
ASK Description: All respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_AT = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V
= 1 OR (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1) OR S_SA = 1).
Box ID:

CIR_BOX1

If SVERSION = 1 and S_AT = 1 and S_SA != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA != 1
and S_BI != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 and S_V != 1, go to NA_BOX1.
Else if SVERSION = 1, go to CIRINTRO.
Else, go to CIR_BOX1B.

Box ID:

CIR_BOX1B

For CIR2A – CIR2H, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

CIR2

Just to confirm, did any of the following other things also happen as part of this incident
{MONTH/YEAR OF INCIDENT}?
1

{Someone stole or tried to steal a vehicle}

2

{Someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts or
gas}

3

{Someone stole something{ else}}

4

{Someone tried to steal something{ else} but did
not steal it}

5

{Someone broke in, or tried to break in to your
property}

6

{Someone vandalized something of yours}

7

{Someone attacked or threatened to attack you}

8

{Someone had or tried to have sexual contact with
you that you did not agree to and did not want to
happen}

ASK Description: All respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF SVERSION != 1 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_AT = 1
OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1).
PROGRAM: If CIR2A = 1, set S_MV = 1.
If CIR2B = 1, set S_MVP = 1.
If CIR2C = 1, set S_T = 1.
If CIR2D = 1, set S_AT = 1.
If CIR2E = 1, set S_BI = 1.
If CIR2F = 1, set S_V = 1.
If CIR2G = 1, set S_ATA = 1.
If CIR2H = 1, set S_SA = 1.

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Box ID:

CIR_BOX2

Programmer note: Refresh headers after setting new flags in CIR2.
Display text on each screen in CIR for this incident in bold, including month/year and short text
description of screener item: Display format - Incident: April, 2018 ⇒ { D escrip tion }
Display Description as follows and use comma separators and "or" as needed:
If S_MV = 1, display "Motor vehicle theft or attempted theft".
If S_MVP = 1, display "Motor vehicle parts or gas theft or attempted theft".
If S_ATA = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1, display "An attack, attempted attack, or threatened
attack".
If S_A = 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA != 1, display "An attack or attempted attack".
If S_TA = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_ATA != 1, display "Threatened attack".
If S_A = 1 and S_TA = 1 and S_ATA != 1, display "An attack or threatened attack".
If S_T = 1, display "Theft".
If S_AT = 1, display "Attempted theft".
If S_BI = 1, display "Break-in".
If S_V = 1, display "Vandalism".
If S_SA = 1, display "Unwanted sexual contact".
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS:
If SVERSION = 2 and S_AT = 1 and S_SA != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA != 1
and S_BI != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 and S_V != 1, go to NA_BOX1.
Else if SVERSION = 2, GO TO CIRINTRO.

Question ID:

CIRINTRO

Some of the next questions will refer to the "offender(s)," which means the person or people
who did this to you.
ASK Description: All respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_AT = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V
= 1 OR (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1) OR S_SA = 1.

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Series Crimes
Box ID:

SC_START

If SERIES = 1 FOR THIS INCIDENT, ASK SC1.
Else, go to SC_BOX1.
Question ID:

SC1

Earlier, you said this type of thing happened to you more than once in the past 12 months.
{Did all of these incidents happen in the same place, did some of them happen in the same
place, or did they all happen in different places?/Did all, some, or none of these incidents
happen in the same place?}
1

All in the same place

2

Some in the same place

3

All in different places

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this type of incident more than once in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF SERIES = 1.
Question ID:

SC2

Were all of these incidents {done by the same offender, were some of them done by the same
offender, or were they all done by different offenders/, some of them, or none of them done by
the same offender(s)}?
1

All by same offender

2

Some by same offender

3

{All by different offenders/None by same offender}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this type of incident more than once in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF SERIES = 1.
Question ID:

SC3

The rest of the questions will now ask you to focus on the most recent time this happened{, in
{MONTH/YEAR}}.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported this type of incident more than once in the past 12
months.
ASK Specification: IF SERIES = 1.

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Box ID:

SC_BOX1

If this incident involved unwanted sexual contact, go to SA_START.
Else, if this incident involved an attack or threatened attack with or without a weapon, go to
A_START.
Else, if this incident involved theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle, go to MV_START.
Else, if this incident involved a break-in or attempted break-in, go to BI_START.
Else, if this incident involved theft, go to T_START.
Else, if this incident did not involve theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle but involved theft
or attempted theft of a motor vehicle parts or gas, go to MV_START.
Else, if this incident involved vandalized property, go to V_START.

IF S_SA = 1, GO TO SA_START.
ELSE, IF S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1, GO TO A_START.
ELSE, IF S_MV = 1, GO TO MV_START.
ELSE, IF S_BI = 1, GO TO BI_START.
ELSE, IF S_T = 1, GO TO T_START.
ELSE, IF S_MV != 1 AND S_MVP = 1, GO TO MV_START.
ELSE, IF S_V = 1, GO TO V_START.

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What Happened: Module SV – Unwanted Sexual
Contact
Box ID:

SA_START

Respondents with S_SA = 1 are asked this module.
Question ID:

PNSA1a

Earlier, you said someone had or tried to have unwanted sexual contact with you during the
incident {in {MONTH/YEAR}/in the past 12 months}.
These questions are about what specific things you did not want to happen during the incident.
It may seem like you've already answered these questions, but we want to understand clearly
what happened. Some of the language is explicit; it's important that the questions be asked
this way so that you understand what we mean.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted sexual contact in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

SA_0

In this incident, did someone have unwanted sexual contact with you, such as touching,
groping, or penetration, including making you do these things to them?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted sexual contact in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_SA = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_0 = 1, go to SA_1.
Else, if SA_0 = 2, go to SA_BOX3.
Else, go to A_START.
Box ID:

SA_BOX1

For SA_1A – SA_1D, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

SA_1

In this particular incident, …
1

Did you have unwanted vaginal sex{ with a
woman}?

2

Did you have unwanted oral or anal sex? ({READ
IF NEEDED: }Oral sex means that someone put
their mouth or tongue on a vagina, anus or penis.
Anal sex is a man or boy putting his penis in
someone else's anus.)

3

Was there unwanted penetration of sexual body
parts with a finger or object?

4

Was there unwanted sexual contact, such as
touching or kissing of sexual body parts, or
grabbing, fondling, or rubbing up against you in a
sexual way?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted sexual contact in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SA_0 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1 or SA_1D = 1,
go to SA_1F.
Else, go to SA_BOX2B.
Question ID:

SA_1F

You said that there was {unwanted vaginal sex}{,} {unwanted oral or anal sex}{,} {unwanted
penetration with a finger or object} {and} {unwanted sexual touching} that you did not want to
happen. Did the offender penetrate or touch your sexual body parts, were you forced to
penetrate or touch the offender's sexual body parts, or did both happen?
1

The offender penetrated or touched you

2

You were forced to penetrate or touch the offender

3

Both

ASK Description: Respondents who reported any unwanted vaginal, oral or anal sex, unwanted
penetration with a finger or object, or unwanted sexual touching as part of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SA_1A = 1 OR SA_1B = 1 OR SA_1C = 1 OR SA_1D = 1.
Box ID:

SA_BOX2

For SA_2A – SA_2D, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

SA_2

During {this/the} incident…
1

Did the offender use physical force, such as
holding or pinning you, hitting or kicking you, or
using a weapon?

2

Did the offender threaten to physically hurt you or
someone close to you?

3

Were you blacked out, unconscious, or asleep?

4

Were you unable to consent because you were too
drunk or high?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported any unwanted vaginal, oral or anal sex, unwanted
penetration with a finger or object, or unwanted kissing or sexual touching as part of this
incident.
ASK Specification: IF SA_1A = 1 OR SA_1B = 1 OR SA_1C = 1 OR SA_1D = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If (SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1) and (SA_2A
= 2, -9 and SA_2B = 2, -9 and SA_2C = 2, -9 and SA_2D = 2, -9), go to SA_2F.
Else, if (SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1) and (SA_2A = 1 or SA_2B = 1 or SA_2C = 1 or
SA_2D = 1), go to A_START.
Else, if SA_1D = 1 and SA_2A = 2, -9 and SA_2B = 2, -9 and SA_2C = 2, -9, go to SA_2E.
Else, go to SA_BOX3.
Question ID:

SA_2E

During {this/the} incident, did the offender forcibly touch or kiss your sexual body parts, or
forcibly touch, grab, fondle, or rub up against you in a sexual way?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted kissing or sexual touching, without force
or threats, while conscious.
ASK Specification: IF SA_1A = 2, -9 AND SA_1B = 2, -9 AND SA_1C = 2, -9 AND SA_1D = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_2A = 2, -9 and SA_2B = 2, -9 and SA_2C = 2, -9
and SA_2D = 2, -9 and SA_2E = 2, -9, go to SA_2F.
Else, go to SA_BOX2B.

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Question ID:

SA_2F

Did the offender use some other type of pressure, such as threatening to cause financial or
other problems for you, threatening to break up with you, threatening to hurt your reputation,
or promising rewards?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted kissing or sexual touching, without force.
ASK Specification: IF (SA_1A = 1 OR SA_1B = 1 OR SA_1C = 1 OR SA_1D = 1) AND SA_2A =
2, -9 AND SA_2B = 2, -9 AND SA_2C = 2, -9 AND SA_2D = 2, -9 AND SA_2E != 1.
Box ID:

SA_BOX2B

Respondents who reported unwanted vaginal sex, unwanted oral sex, or unwanted penetration
of sexual body parts with a finger or object in this incident, go to A_START.Else, go to
SA_BOX3.
IF SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1, go to A_START.Else, go to SA_BOX3.
Box ID:

SA_BOX3

For SA_3A – SA_3D, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

SA_3

Did the offender physically TRY to do, or make you do, any of the following, BUT NOT ACTUALLY
DO IT?
1

{Have vaginal sex{ with a woman}{?}}

2

{Did the offender physically try to, or make you,
have oral or anal sex?/Have oral or anal sex}
{({READ IF NEEDED: }Oral sex means that
someone put their mouth or tongue on a vagina,
anus or penis. Anal sex is a man or boy putting his
penis in someone else's anus.)}

3

{Did the offender physically try to sexually
penetrate you with a finger or object or make you
penetrate them with your finger or an
object?/Sexually penetrate you with a finger or
object or make you penetrate them with your
finger or an object}

4

{Did the offender physically try to, or make you,
touch or kiss sexual body parts?/Touch or kiss
sexual body parts}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that someone did not have unwanted sexual
contact with them as part of this incident, or reported the incident did not involve unwanted
vaginal sex, unwanted oral or anal sex, or unwanted penetration of sexual body parts with a
finger or object.
ASK Specification: IF SA_0 = 2 OR (SA_1A != 1 AND SA_1B != 1 AND SA_1C != 1).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_3A = 1 or SA_3B = 1 or SA_3C = 1, go to
SA_BOX4.
Else, go to SA_3E.
Question ID:

SA_3E

Did the offender verbally THREATEN to have vaginal sex, have oral or anal sex, or have sexual
penetration with a finger or object when you did not want it to happen?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did NOT report that the offender tried to perform unwanted
vaginal sex, oral or anal sex, or penetration with finger or object.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3A = 2, -9 AND SA_3B = 2, -9 AND SA_3C = 2, -9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF SA_3D = 2, -9 AND SA_3E = 2, -9, GO TO SA_3F.
ELSE, GO TO SA_BOX4.

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Question ID:

SA_3F

Did the offender threaten to, or threaten to make you, touch or kiss sexual body parts when you
did not want it to happen?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did NOT report that the offender tried to perform unwanted
vaginal sex, oral or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or groping/touching and did not
report a verbal threat of penetration.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3A = 2, -9 AND SA_3B = 2, -9 AND SA_3C = 2, -9 AND SA_3D = 2, -9
AND SA_3E = 2, -9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF SA_3F = 2, -9 GO TO SA_4D.
ELSE, GO TO SA_BOX4.
Box ID:

SA_BOX4

For SA_4A_a - SA_4A_c, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.
Question ID:

SA_4A

You said that the offender {tried to/threatened to} have unwanted sexual contact with you
when you did not want it to happen.
1

Did the offender use physical force, such as
holding or pinning you, hitting or kicking you, or
using a weapon, in doing this?

2

Did the offender threaten to physically hurt you or
someone close to you?

3

Did the offender {try/threaten} to do it while you
were blacked out, asleep, unconscious, or unable
to consent because you were high on alcohol or
drugs?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender tried or threatened unwanted vaginal
sex, oral or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3A = 1 OR SA_3B = 1 OR SA_3C = 1 OR SA_3D = 1 OR SA_3E = 1
OR SA_3F = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_3E = 1 or SA_3F = 1 or (SA_4a_b = 1 and
SA_4A_a != 1 and SA_4A_c != 1), go to SA_4C.
Else, if SA_4A_a = 2, -9 and SA_4A_b = 2, -9 and SA_4A_c = 2, -9, go to SA_4D.
Else, go to A_START.

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Question ID:

SA_4C

At the time, how likely did you think it was that the offender would actually act on their threat
during {this/the} incident?
1

Very likely

2

Somewhat likely

3

Somewhat unlikely

4

Very unlikely

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender threatened unwanted vaginal sex, oral
or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching and threatened to
hurt someone but did not use physical force or try to do it when the respondent was unable to
consent.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3E = 1 OR SA_3F = 1 OR (SA_4A_b = 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and
SA_4A_c != 1).
Question ID:

SA_4Ca

Were you threatened face to face, by phone or text, online (such as by email or social media),
or in some other way? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Face to face

2

By phone or text

3

Online (email or social media)

4

Some other way

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender threatened unwanted vaginal sex, oral
or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching and threatened to
hurt someone but did not use physical force or try when the respondent was unable to consent.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3E = 1 OR SA_3F = 1 OR (SA_4A_b = 1 AND SA_4A_a = 2, -9 AND
SA_4A_c = 2, -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS:
If SA_4Ca1 != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA = 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1
and S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1 and S_BI != 1 and S_V != 1, go to NA_BOX1.
Else, go to A_START.
Question ID:

SA_4D

How did the offender [try/threaten] to do something to you?
1

TEXT RESPONSE ________________________

ASK Description: Respondents who did not report or refused to report whether the offender
threatened to touch or kiss sexual body parts or threatened unwanted vaginal sex, oral or anal
sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching without using physical force,
threatening to hurt someone, or try when the respondent was unable to consent.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3F = 2, -9 OR (SA_4A_a = 2, -9 AND SA_4A_b = 2, -9 AND SA_4A_c
= 2, -9).
PROGRAM: Display text field, max character length = 1000.

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What Happened: Module A – Attack/Threatened
Attack
Box ID:

A_START

Respondents with S_A = 1 or S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA=1 are asked this module.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF S_SA=1, GO TO SA11.
ELSE IF S_06D = NULL AND (S_TA= 1 OR S_ATA = 1), go to A0.
Else, go to A1.

Question ID:

A0

Did someone actually attack you, try to attack you, or threaten to attack you during this
incident?
1

Attacked / Tried to attack

2

Threatened to attack

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked, with or without a weapon, or
threatened with attack, and did not report unwanted sexual contact for this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_06D = NULL AND (S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1).
PROGRAM: If A0 = 1, set S_A = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If A0 = 2, go to A8. Else, if A0 = 1, go to A1.
Else, go to CI_START.
Question ID:

A8

{Were you threatened face to face, by phone or text, online (such as by email or social media),
or in some other way/How were you threatened}? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Face to face

2

By phone or text

3

Online (email or social media)

4

Some other way Specify:_____

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being threatened with attack, with or without a
weapon, or threatened with attack, or reported unwanted sexual contact for this incident.
ASK Specification: IF A0 = 2.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
If A8a = 1, set S_TA = 1.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If A8a = 1, go to A1.
Else, If A8a !=1 and (S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_BI != 1 and S_V != 1),
go to NA_BOX1.
Else, go to CI_START.

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Question ID:

SA11

The next questions ask whether a weapon was used during this incident.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted sexual contact as part of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

A1

{You said someone {attacked or tried to attack you}{threatened to attack you} during
{this/the} incident {in {MONTH}/{in the past 12 months}.} {Just to confirm, did/Did} the
offender(s) have a weapon such as a gun or knife, or something to use as a weapon, such as a
baseball bat, scissors, or a stick?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack or
unwanted sexual contact as part of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF A0 = 1 OR A8a = 1 OR S_SA=1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If A1 = 1, go to A2.
Else if A1 != 1 and (SA_2A = 1 or SA_2E = 1 or SA_4A_a = 1), go to A_BOX3.
Else if S_SA=1 and (S_T = 1 or S_AT = 1), go to CI_START.
Else if S_SA=1 and S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Else, go to A3.
Question ID:

A2

What was the weapon? (Mark all that apply.)
1

A GUN

2

A KNIFE

3

SOME OTHER SHARP OBJECT, SUCH AS SCISSORS
OR AN AXE

4

A BLUNT OBJECT, SUCH AS A ROCK OR BAT

5

SOMETHING ELSE - Specify - ______

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack with a
weapon.
ASK Specification: IF A1 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If A2_1 = 1, go to A2a.
Else if A2_2 = 1 or A2_3 = 1, go to A_BOX2.
Else if (SA_2A !=1 and SA_2E != 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and S_A !=1 and S_TA !=1) and (S_T =
1 or S_AT = 1), go to CI_START.
Else if (SA_2A !=1 and SA_2E != 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and S_A !=1 and S_TA !=1) and S_T !=
1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Else, go to A3.

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Question ID:

A2a

Was it a handgun or some other kind of gun, such as a rifle or shotgun?
1

Hand gun/pistol/revolver

2

Some other kind of gun/rifle/shotgun

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack with a
gun.
ASK Specification: IF A2_1 = 1.
Box ID:

A_BOX1

For A2b_a – A2b_d, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.
Question ID:

A2b

Did the offender(s):
1

Shoot you

2

Shoot at you, but miss

3

Hit you with the gun

4

Show you a gun or point a gun at you

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack with a
gun.
ASK Specification: IF A2_1 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If (A2b_a = 1 or A2b_c = 1) and (S_T = 1 or S_AT = 1),
go to CI_START.
Else if (A2b_a = 1 or A2b_c = 1) and S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Else if A2_2 = 1 or A2_3 = 1, go to A_BOX2.
Else if (SA_2A != 1 and SA_2E != 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1) and (S_T
= 1 or S_AT = 1), go to CI_START.
Else if (SA_2A != 1 and SA_2E != 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1) and S_T
!= 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Else, go to A3.
Box ID:

A_BOX2

For A2c_a – A2c_b, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

A2c

You said the offender(s) had a knife or other sharp object. Did the offender(s):
1

Stab or cut you?

2

Try to stab or cut you?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack with a
weapon that was not a gun.
ASK Specification: IF A2_2 = 1 or A2_3 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If A2c_a = 1 and (S_T = 1 or S_AT = 1), go to
CI_START.
Else if A2c_a = 1 and S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Else if SA_2A = 1 or SA_2E = 1 or SA_4A_a = 1, go to A_BOX3.
Else if (SA_2A !=1 and SA_2E != 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and S_A !=1 and S_TA !=1) and (S_T =
1 or S_AT = 1), go to CI_START.
Else if (SA_2A != 1 and SA_2E != 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1) and S_T
!= 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Else, go to A3.
Question ID:

A3

{In addition to trying to {shoot}/{stab or cut} you, did the offender(s) hit you, grab you, knock
you down or attack you in any other way?/Did the offender(s) hit you, grab you, knock you
down or attack you in any way?}
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack, with or
without a weapon.
ASK Specification: IF (A0 = 1 OR A8a = 1) AND A2b_a != 1 AND A2b_c != 1 AND A2c_a != 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If A3 = 1, go to A_BOX3.
Else, if A3 = 2 and (A2b_b = 1 or A2c_b = 1) and (S_T = 1 or S_AT = 1), go to CI_START.
Else, if A3 = 2 and (A2b_b = 1 or A2c_b = 1) and S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Else, go to A4.
Question ID:

A4

Did the offender(s) TRY to hit you, grab you, knock you down or try to attack you in any way?
1

Yes

GO TO A7

2

No

GO TO A5

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack and not
being hit, grabbed, or knocked to the ground.
ASK Specification: IF A3 = 2 AND (A2b_b != 1 AND A2c_b != 1).

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Question ID:

A5

Did the offender(s) THREATEN to hit you, grab you, knock you down or threaten to attack you in
any way?
1

Yes

GO TO A7

2

No

GO TO A6

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack and the
offender(s) not trying to hit, grab, or knock the respondent to the ground.
ASK Specification: IF A4 = 2.
Question ID:

A6

What did the offender do? {Anything else?} (Mark all that apply.)
1

Took something without your permission

2

Tried to or threatened to take something

3

Argued with you or used abusive language

4

Broke in or tried to break in to your home

5

Broke in or tried to break in to your vehicle

6

Damaged or destroyed your property

7

Something else ______________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack and the
offender(s) not threatening to hit, grab, or knock the respondent to the ground.
ASK Specification: IF A5 = 2.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If (S_T = 1 or S_AT = 1), go to CI_START.
Else if S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.

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Question ID:

A7

{Did/How did} the offender(s) TRY or THREATEN to attack you{ by.../?} (Mark all that apply.)
1

Saying they would attack or kill you

2

{Threatening you with a weapon}

3

{Trying to attack you with a weapon other than
gun, knife or sharp object}}

4

Throwing something at you

5

Following you or surrounding you

6

Trying to choke you

7

Trying to hit, slap, knock down, grab, hold, trip,
jump, or push you

8

Something else ________________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or threatened with attack.
ASK Specification: IF A4 = 1 OR A5 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If (S_T= 1 or S_AT= 1), go to CI_START.
Else if S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Box ID:

A_BOX3

For A9A - A9G, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

A9

{Earlier you said the offender used physical force{ and had a weapon} during the incident.} Did
the offender(s) {also} do any of the following?
1

Hit you, slap you, or knock you down

2

Grab, hold, trip, jump, or push you

3

Hit you with an object other than a gun

4

Throw something at you

5

Choke you

6

Do something else to attack you? Specify:
_________________

ASK Description: Respondent reported being attacked, with or without a weapon, or used force
in having or trying to have sexual contact with them.
ASK Specification: IF (A2b_a != 1 AND A2b_c != 1 AND A2c_a != 1) AND ((SA_2A = 1 OR
SA_2E = 1 OR SA_4A_a = 1) OR ((A2_2 = 1 OR A2_3 = 1) AND A2c_a != 1 AND (SA_2A = 1
OR SA_2E = 1 OR SA_4A_a = 1)) OR A3 = 1).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If (S_T= 1 or S_AT= 1), go to CI_START.
Else if S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1, go to A10.
Question ID:

A10

Did the offender steal or try to steal something that belonged to you during {this/the} incident?
1

Yes, stole something

2

Yes, tried to steal something

3

No

ASK Description: Respondents with a sexual attack, attack, attempted attack, or face-to-face
threatened attack who did not already report a theft or attempted theft.
ASK Specification: IF (S_A = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND (S_T != 1 AND
S_AT != 1)
PROGRAM: If A10 = 1, set S_T = 1. If A10 = 2, set S_AT = 1.

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Consequences I: Injury
Box ID:

CI_START

Respondents with S_A = 1 or S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1 are asked this module.
Question ID:

CI_INTRO

{The next questions ask/This section asks} about any injuries you may have had during this
incident.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or someone tried to have unwanted
sexual contact with them.
ASK Specification: IF S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

CI1

During {this/the} incident, {besides being} {shot} {and/or} {stabbed}, were you physically
injured in any {other} way? Injuries include things such as bruises, black eyes, cuts, broken
bones or more serious injuries.
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being attacked or someone tried to have unwanted
sexual contact with them.
ASK Specification: IF S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF CI1 = 1, go to CI_BOX0.
Else, go to CI_BOX1.
Box ID:

CI_BOX0

Go to CI2.

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Question ID:

CI2

{How were you injured? Any other injury?/Were you injured in any of these ways?} (Mark all
that apply.)
1

Broken or cracked bones

2

Broken nose

3

Dislocated joints

4

A concussion

5

Knocked unconscious

6

{Injury from sexual intercourse, such as to vagina
or anus}

7

{Other internal injuries, such as internal bleeding
or damage to internal organs}

8

Some other way Specify:
_____________________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being injured during the incident.
ASK Specification: IF CI1 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If CI2_8 = 1 or (CI2_1 = -9 and CI2_2 = -9 and CI2_3 = -9 and
CI2_4 = -9 and CI2_5 = -9 and CI2_6 = -9 and CI2_7 = -9 and CI2_8 = -9), go to CI2a.
Else, if 12 <= UT_AGE <= 55 and CI1 = 1 and (A3 = 1 or SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C =
1 or SA_1D = 1 or SA_1E = 1), go to CI3.
Else, go to CI6.
Question ID:

CI2a

Were you injured in any of these other ways? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Bruising, swelling, welts, black eye

2

Bite mark or bite wound

3

Cuts or scratches

4

Sore muscles, sprains, strains, pulls

5

Burns

6

Nose bleed or bloody lip

7

Broken, chipped, or lost teeth

8

Other (specify) ______________________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being injured during the incident and reported
being injured in some other way.
ASK Specification: IF CI1 = 1 AND (CI2_8 = 1 OR (CI2_1 = -9 AND CI2_2 = -9 AND CI2_3 = -9
AND CI2_4 = -9 AND CI2_5 = -9 AND CI2_6 = -9 AND CI2_7 = -9 AND CI2_8 = -9)).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Question ID:

CI3

Did you face any other physical consequences as a result of this victimization?
1

Yes (Specify) ______

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being injured during the incident and reported
being injured in some other way.
ASK Specification: IF CI1 = 1 AND (CI2_8 = 1 OR (CI2_1 = -9 AND CI2_2 = -9 AND CI2_3 = -9
AND CI2_4 = -9 AND CI2_5 = -9 AND CI2_6 = -9 AND CI2_7 = -9 AND CI2_8 = -9)).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If UT_RESP_GENDER = 2 and 12 <= UT_AGE <= 55 and CI1 = 1
and (A3 = 1 or SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1 or SA_1D = 1 or SA_1E = 1), go to
CI3a.
Else, go to CI6.
Question ID:

CI3a

Were you pregnant at the time?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Female respondents between ages 12 and 55 who reported being attacked or
unwanted sexual contact.
ASK Specification: IF UT_RESP_GENDER = 2 AND 12 <= UT_AGE <= 55 and CI1 = 1 and (A3 =
1 or SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1 or SA_1D = 1 or SA_1E = 1).
Question ID:

CI6

Did you receive any care from a medical or dental professional as a result of {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

GO TO CI7

2

No

GO TO CI_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who reported being injured during this incident.
ASK Specification: IF CI1 = 1.
Question ID:

CI7

Did you receive this care at the location where the incident happened, somewhere else, or both?
1

Only where the incident happened

GO TO CI_BOX1

2

Only somewhere else

GO TO CI7a

3

Both

GO TO CI7a

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they received care from a medical or dental
professional as a result of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF CI6 = 1.

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Question ID:

CI7a

Where did you receive this care? (Mark all that apply.)
1

AT YOUR HOME OR THE HOME OF A RELATIVE,
FRIEND, OR NEIGHBOR

2

AT A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM ER) OR AN
EMERGENCY CLINIC

3

AT SOME OTHER KIND OF MEDICAL OR DENTAL
PLACE

4

SOMEWHERE ELSE (specify) ______

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they received care from a medical or dental
professional somewhere other than where the incident took place.
ASK Specification: IF CI7 = 2, 3.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If CI7aB = 1 or CI7aC = 1 or CI7aD = 1, go to CI8.
Else, go to CI_BOX1.
Question ID:

CI8

Did you stay overnight in the hospital?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they received care for the incident at a hospital
emergency room or clinic, or some other kind of medical/dental place, or somewhere else.
ASK Specification: IF CI7aB = 1 OR CI7aC = 1 OR CI7aD = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF CI8 = 1, go to CI9.
Else, if CI6 = 1, go to CI10.
Else, go to CI_BOX1.
Question ID:

CI9

How many nights did you stay in the hospital?
1

|__|__| nights

ASK Description: Respondents who stayed overnight at the hospital.
ASK Specification: IF CI8 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If CI6 = 1, go to CI10.
Else, go to CI_BOX1.

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Question ID:

CI10

Have you had any out–of–pocket expenses for your medical or dental care that you do not
expect to get paid back from insurance or some other source?
1

Yes

GO TO CI11

2

No

GO TO CI_BOX1

3

Don't know

GO TO CI_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who received care for the incident and stayed at the hospital
overnight.
ASK Specification: IF CI6 = 1 AND CI8 = 1.
Question ID:

CI11

How much were these out-of-pocket expenses?
1

Less than $100

2

$100 to less than $500

3

$500 to less than $1000

4

$1000 to less than $5000

5

$5000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who reported out of pocket expenses for this incident.
ASK Specification: IF CI10 = 1.
Box ID:

CI_BOX1

If this incident involved theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle, go to MV_START.
Else, if this incident involved a break-in or attempted break-in, go to BI_START.
Else, if this incident involved theft or attempted theft, go to T_START.
Else, if this incident did not involve theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle but involved theft
or attempted theft of motor vehicle parts or gas, go to MV_START.
Else, if this incident involved vandalized property, go to V_START.

IF S_MV
ELSE, IF
ELSE, IF
ELSE, IF
ELSE, IF

= 1, GO TO MV_START.
S_BI = 1, GO TO BI_START.
S_T = 1 OR S_AT = 1, GO TO T_START.
S_MV != 1 AND S_MVP = 1, GO TO MV_START.
S_V = 1, GO TO V_START.

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What Happened: Module MV – Motor Vehicle
Theft/Parts Theft/Attempted Theft
Box ID:

MV_START

Respondents with S_MV = 1 or S_MVP = 1 are asked this module.
If S_MV = 1 and (S_01B1 = 1 and S_01B2 = 1), go to MV1a.
Else, if S_MV = 1, go to MV2a.
Else, if S_MVP = 1 and (S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1) and S_02A3 = 1, go to MV1b.
Else, if S_MVP = 1, go to MV2b.
Else, go to MV_BOX1.

Question ID:

MV1a

You said someone stole or tried to steal a vehicle or used it without permission during {this/the}
incident{ in {MONTH}}. Did the offender(s) actually take the vehicle?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole or tried to steal a vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 AND (S_01B1 = 1 AND S_01B2 = 1).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If MV1a = -9, go to MV_BOX1.
Question ID:

MV2a

{You said someone {stole a vehicle or used it without permission/tried to steal a vehicle} during
{this/the} incident{ in {MONTH}}.} Who did the vehicle belong to?
1

You

2

Someone else you live with

3

Both you and someone else you live with

4

Someone you don't live with

5

Other ____________________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole or tried to steal a vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR MV1a = 1, 2.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS:
If S_MVP = 2 and (S_02A1 = 1 or S_02A2 = 1) and S_02A3 = 1, go to MV1b.
Else, if S_MVP = 2, go to MV2b.
Else, if S_MV = 1 and MV1a != 2, go to MV3.
Else, go to MV_BOX1.

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Question ID:

MV1b

You said someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts or gas during {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}}. Did the offender(s) actually take any vehicle parts or gas?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts.
ASK Specification: IF S_MVP = 1 AND (S_02A1 = 1 OR S_02A2 = 1) AND S_02A3 = 1.
Question ID:

MV2b

{You said someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts or gas during {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}}.} Who did the vehicle parts or gas belong to?
1

You

2

Someone else you live with

3

Both you and someone else you live with

4

Someone you don't live with

5

Other _____

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole or tried to steal vehicle parts.
ASK Specification: IF S_MVP = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS:
If S_MV = 1 and (MV1a = 1 or MV1a = NULL (was not asked)), go to MV3.
Else, go to MV_BOX1.
Question ID:

MV3

Did anyone ever tell the offender(s) they could use the vehicle?
1

Yes

GO TO MV4

2

No

GO TO MV_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole or tried to steal a vehicle and did
not report the vehicle was not actually stolen or refuse to report whether or not the vehicle was
actually stolen.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 AND MV1a != 2,-9.

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Question ID:

MV4

Did the offender(s) return the vehicle?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported anyone told the offender they could use the
vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF MV3 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If MV4 = 1 and S_MV = 1 and S_MVP != 1 and S_T != 1
and S_BI != 1 and S_V != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA != 1 and S_SA != 1, go to
NA_BOX1.
Else, go to MV_BOX1.
Box ID:

MV_BOX1

If this incident involved a break-in or attempted break-in and the break in module has not yet
been completed, go to BI_START.
Else, if this incident involved theft and the theft module has not yet been completed, go to
T_START.
Else, if this incident involved vandalized property, go to V_START.
Else, go to LO_INTRO.

IF S_BI = 1 AND BI1a = NULL, GO TO BI_START.
ELSE, IF S_T = 1 AND T2a_1 = NULL, GO TO T_START.
ELSE, IF S_V = 1, GO TO V_START.
ELSE, GO TO LO_INTRO.

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What Happened: Module B – Break-ins
Box ID:

BI_START

Respondents with S_BI = 1 are asked this module.

Box ID:

BI_BOX1

For BI1a – BI1f, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.
Question ID:

BI1

You said someone broke in or tried to break in during {this/the} incident{ in {MONTH}}. Did
someone break in or try to break into any of the following during this incident?
1

Your home?

2

A garage, shed, or other detached building on your
property?

3

A second home or vacation home?

4

A hotel or motel room where you or someone you
live with was staying?

5

A car or motor vehicle?

6

Some other place? Specify:
____________________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in.
ASK Specification: IF S_BI = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If BI1a = 1 OR BI1b = 1 OR BI1c = 1 OR BI1d = 1 OR
BI1f = 1, go to BI2.
Else, go to BI_BOX2.
Question ID:

BI2

{Excluding the motor vehicle, did/Did} the offender(s) actually get inside {any of these places}?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in of something other than a motor vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF BI1a = 1 OR BI1b = 1 OR BI1c = 1 OR BI1d = 1 OR BI1f = 1.

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Question ID:

BI3

Were there any signs that the offender(s) got in or tried to get in by force? Signs of force
include things like broken locks or windows.
1

Yes

GO TO BI4

2

No

GO TO BI_BOX2

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in of something other than a motor vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF BI1a = 1 OR BI1b = 1 OR BI1c = 1 OR BI1d = 1 OR BI1f = 1.
Question ID:

BI4

What were these signs?{ Anything else?} (Mark all that apply.)
1

A window was damaged

2

A window screen was damaged or removed

3

A lock on a window was damaged or tampered
with

4

There was some other damage to a window

5

A door was damaged

6

A screen door was damaged or removed

7

A lock or a door handle was damaged or tampered
with

8

There was some other damage to a door

9

Something else ____________________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported a break-in with signs of force.
ASK Specification: IF BI3 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Box ID:

BI_BOX2

If this incident involved theft, go to T_START.
Else, if this incident did not involve theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle but involved theft
or attempted theft of a motor vehicle parts or gas, go to MV_START.
Else, if this incident involved vandalized property, go to V_START.
Else, go to LO_INTRO.

IF S_T = 1, GO TO T_START.
ELSE, IF S_MV != 1 AND S_MVP = 1, GO TO MV_START.
ELSE, IF S_V = 1, GO TO V_START.
ELSE, GO TO LO_INTRO.

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What Happened: Module T – Theft
Box ID:

T_START

Respondents with S_T = 1 are asked this module.

Box ID:

T_BOX1A

Go to T2a.

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Question ID:

T2a

You said someone stole something from you during {this/the} incident{ in {MONTH}}. What
was stolen?{ Anything else?} (Mark all that apply.)
1

{CASH}

2

{CREDIT CARDS, A CHECK, OR BANK CARDS}

3

{A PURSE OR WALLET}

4

{A BACKPACK, BRIEFCASE, OR LUGGAGE}

5

{A CELL PHONE}

6

{A TABLET, A LAPTOP, OR OTHER PERSONAL
ELECTRONICS}

7

{CLOTHING, FURS, OR SHOES}

8

{JEWELRY, A WATCH, OR KEYS}

9

{A TV, A COMPUTER, OR APPLIANCES}

10

{OTHER HOME FURNISHINGS, SUCH AS CHINA OR
RUGS}

11

{A HANDGUN OR OTHER FIREARM}

12

{TOOLS, MACHINES, OR OFFICE EQUIPMENT}

13

{A BICYCLE OR BICYCLE PARTS}

14

{A GARDEN HOSE OR LAWN FURNITURE}

15

{TOYS, OR SPORTS AND RECREATION
EQUIPMENT}

16

{SOMETHING YOU KEPT IN YOUR VEHICLE, SUCH
AS A GPS DEVICE OR A PHONE CHARGER}

17

{A PACKAGE OR GROCERIES}

18

SOMETHING ELSE

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole something.
ASK Specification: IF S_T = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS:
If T2a_18 = 1, go to T2b.
Else, if T2a_1 = 1 or T2a_3 = 1, go to T_BOX3.
Else, go to T4.

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Question ID:

T2b

You said someone stole or tried to steal something else from you during {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}}. What was stolen? (Mark all that apply.)
1

{CASH}

2

{CREDIT CARDS, CHECK, BANK CARDS}

3

{PURSE/WALLET}

4

{BACKPACK, BRIEFCASE, LUGGAGE}

5

{CELL PHONE}

6

{OTHER PERSONAL AND PORTABLE
ELECTRONICS}

7

{CLOTHING, FURS, SHOES}

8

{JEWELRY, WATCH, KEYS}

9

{TV, COMPUTER, APPLIANCES}

10

{OTHER HOME FURNISHINGS (SILVER, CHINA,
ART OBJECTS, FURNITURE, RUGS, ETC.)}

11

{HANDGUN OR OTHER FIREARM}

12

{TOOLS, MACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT}

13

{BICYCLE OR PARTS}

14

{GARDEN HOSE OR LAWN FURNITURE}

15

{TOYS, SPORTS, RECREATION EQUIPMENT}

16

{UNATTACHED MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESSORIES
(GPS DEVICE, PHONE CHARGERS, ETC.)}

17

{A PACKAGE OR GROCERIES}

18

SOMETHING ELSE Specify: _______

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole something else.
ASK Specification: IF T2a_18 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If T2a_1 = 1 or T2a_3 = 1 or T2b_1 = 1 or T2b_3 = 1, go to
T_BOX3.
Else, go to T4.
Box ID:

T_BOX3

If respondent is less than 18 years old, go to T3a.
If respondent is 18 years old or older, go to T3b.

If UT_AGE < 18, go to T3a.
If UT_AGE >= 18, go to T3b.

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Question ID:

T3a

How much cash was taken? {READ RESPONSES UNTIL R SAYS YES.}
1

Less than 10 dollars

2

$10 or more, but less than $20

3

$20 or more, but less than $30

4

$30 or more, but less than $50

5

$50 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who are less than 18 years old and reported cash or a
wallet/purse was stolen.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE < 18 and (T2a_1 = 1 OR T2a_3 = 1 OR T2b_1 = 1 OR T2b_3 = 1
OR T2c_1 = 1 OR T2c_3 = 1).
Question ID:

T3b

How much cash was taken? {READ RESPONSES UNTIL R SAYS YES.}
1

Less than 10 dollars

2

$10 or more, but less than $50

3

$50 or more, but less than $200

4

$200 or more, but less than $500

5

$500 or more, but less than $1,000

6

$1,000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who are 18 years old or older and reported cash or a wallet/purse
was stolen.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 18 and (T2a_1 = 1 OR T2a_3 = 1 OR T2b_1 = 1 OR T2b_3 =
1 OR T2c_1 = 1 OR T2c_3 = 1).

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Question ID:

T4

Who did the stolen property or money belong to?
1

{RESPONDENT/You}

2

{SOMEONE RESPONDENT LIVES WITH/Someone
else you live with}

3

{BOTH RESPONDENT AND SOMEONE ELSE S/HE
LIVES WITH/Both you and someone else you live
with}

4

{SOMEONE RESPONDENT DOESN'T LIVE
WITH/Someone you don't live with}

5

{OTHER/OTHER Specify: _____}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole or tried to steal something.
ASK Specification: IF S_T = 1 or S_AT = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If T4 = 4 and S_SA != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP !=
1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA != 1 and S_V != 1 and S_BI != 1, go to NA_BOX1.
Else, if T4 != 4 and (T2a_1 = 1 or T2a_3 = 1 or T2a_5 = 1 or T2b_1 = 1 or T2b_3 = 1 or T2b_5
= 1 or T2c_1 = 1 or T2c_3 = 1 or T2c_5 = 1), go to T5.
Else, if T4 != 4, go to T6.
Else, go to T_BOX2.
Question ID:

T5

Was the {cash} {or} {purse or wallet} {or} {cell phone} on your person, such as in a pocket or
being held?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported cash, a purse or wallet, or cell phone stolen.
ASK Specification: IF T4 != 4 AND (T2a_1 = 1 OR T2a_3 = 1 OR T2a_5 = 1 or T2b_1 = 1 or
T2b_3 = 1 or T2b_5 = 1 or T2c_1 = 1 or T2c_3 = 1 or T2c_5 = 1).
Question ID:

T6

Was there anything {else} the offender(s) took directly from you, such as from your pocket or
hands, or something that you were wearing?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone stole something that does belong the
respondent or someone the respondent live with.
ASK Specification: IF T4 != 4.

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Box ID:

T_BOX2

If this incident did not involve theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle but involved theft or
attempted theft of a motor vehicle parts or gas, go to MV_START.
Else, if this incident involved vandalized property, go to V_START.
Else, go to LO_INTRO.

IF S_MV != 1 AND S_MVP = 1, GO TO MV_START.
ELSE, IF S_V = 1, GO TO V_START.
ELSE, GO TO LO_INTRO.

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What Happened: Module V – Vandalism
Box ID:

V_START

Respondents with S_V = 1 (but no other screener flags = 1) are asked this module.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If S_V = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_BI != 1
and S_SA != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 AND S_05A1 = 1, go to V1.
Else, if S_V = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_BI != 1 and S_SA != 1 and
S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 AND SOLO_HHM != 1, go to V3.
Else, go to LO_INTRO.

Question ID:

V1

You said someone damaged or destroyed your property during {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}}. What kind of property did the offender damage or destroy?{ Anything else?}(Mark
all that apply.)
1

A vehicle (including parts)

2

Something inside your home or apartment

3

A mailbox

4

Something outside of your home or apartment,
such as doors, windows, or walls

5

Fences, walls, gates or items in a garden

6

A garage, shed, greenhouse or other structure on
your property

7

An animal such as a pet or livestock

8

Other ________________________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported their property was damaged or destroyed and did
not report any other incident type.
ASK Specification: IF S_V = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_BI != 1 and
S_SA != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 AND S_05A1 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Question ID:

V2

What kind of damage did the offender do? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Broke glass, such as a window or mirror

2

Defaced something, such as painting graffiti, or
keyed a car

3

Burned something

4

Drove into or ran over something with a vehicle

5

Broke or destroyed something else

6

{Injured or killed animals}

7

Other _______________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported their property was damaged or destroyed and did
not report any other incident type.
ASK Specification: IF S_V = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_BI != 1 and
S_SA != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 AND S_05A1 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Question ID:

V3

{You said someone injured or killed an animal during {this/the} incident{ in {MONTH}}.} Did
the offender attack or threaten anyone (else) who was living with you during {this/the}
incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported their property was damaged or destroyed or
someone injured or killed an animal and did not report any other incident type and is not in a
single person household.
ASK Specification: IF S_V = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_BI != 1 and
S_SA != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 AND S_05A1 != 1 AND SOLO_HHM != 1.
Question ID:

V4

Did the offender steal or try to steal something that belonged to anyone (else) who lived with
you during {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported their property was damaged or destroyed or
someone injured or killed an animal and did not report any other incident type and is not in a
single person household.
ASK Specification: IF S_V = 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_T != 1 and S_BI != 1 and
S_SA != 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 AND S_05A1 != 1 AND SOLO_HHM != 1.

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Location Series
Question ID:

LO_INTRO

The next questions ask about when and where {this/the} incident{ in {MONTH}} took place.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 or S_MVP = 1 or S_T = 1 or S_BI = 1 or S_V = 1 or S_A = 1 or
S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

LO_T

About what time did the incident happen?
1

After 6am - 12 noon

2

After 12 noon - 3pm

3

After 3pm - 6pm

4

After 6pm - 9pm

5

After 9pm - midnight

6

After 12 midnight - 6am

7

During the day, but don't know what time

8

During the night, but don't know what time

9

Don't know whether day or night

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 or S_MVP = 1 or S_T = 1 or S_BI = 1 or S_V = 1 or S_A = 1 or
S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

LO_BOX1

Respondents who have lived at their current address less than 6 months, at least 6 months, but
less than 1 year, or did not report how long they have lived at their current address, go to
CIR1A.
Else, go to LO_BOX2.

If PC2 = 1, 2, -9 or PC1_YR < 1, go to CIR1A.
Else, go to LO_BOX2.

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Question ID:

CIR1A

Did this incident happen while you were living at your current address, or before you moved to
this address?
1

While living at current address

2

Before moving to this address

ASK Description: Respondents who have lived at their current address less 6 months, at least 6
months, but less than 1 year, or did not report how long they have lived at their current
address.
ASK Specification: IF PC2 = 1, 2, -9 or PC1_YR < 1.
Box ID:

LO_BOX2

Respondents who reported a break in at a second home, a hotel or motel room, or some other
place, go to LO_BOX4.
Else, respondents who reported someone broke into or vandalized their vehicle, go to LO_1.
Else, go to LO_BOX3.
If BI1c = 1 or BI1d = 1 or BI1f = 1, go to LO_BOX4.
Else, if BI1e = 1 or V1_1 = 1 or S_MV = 1 or S_MVP = 1, go to LO_1.
Else, go to LO_BOX3.
Question ID:

LO_1

Where was the vehicle when this happened?{ (READ UNTIL RESPONDENT PICKS ONE)}
1

On your property, such as your driveway or garage

2

{In your building's garage or parking lot}

3

In some other garage or parking lot

4

On the street near where you live

5

On the street but not near where you live

6

Somewhere else

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone broke into or vandalized their vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF BI1e = 1 OR V1_1 = 1 OR S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1.
Box ID:

LO_BOX3

If (LO_1 = 1, 2, 4 and CIR1A = 2) or LO_1 = 3, 5, 6, go to LO_BOX4.
Else, if LO_1 = 1, 2, 4, go to PR_INTRO.
Else, if S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1 and (S_T = 1 or S_BI = 1 or S_V = 1 or S_A = 1 or S_TA =
1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1), go to LO_3.
Else, go to PR_INTRO.

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Question ID:

LO_3

Where did {this/the} incident happen?
1

Inside your home

2

{In a common area where you live, such as a
stairwell, hallway, or storage area}

3

On your porch, lawn, garage, or other part of
{your/your building's} property

4

Inside somewhere else where you were staying
overnight or longer

5

{At your place of work}

6

{At school, on school property, or on a school bus}

7

{In a campus building such as a classroom or a
lab}

8

Somewhere else

ASK Description: Respondents whose incident does not involve theft of a motor vehicle or theft
of motor vehicle parts.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV != 1 AND S_MVP != 1 AND (S_T = 1 or S_BI = 1 or S_V = 1 or S_A
= 1 or S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1).
Box ID:

LO_BOX4

If LO_3 = 1, 2, 3 and CIR1A = 2, go to LO1_1.
Else, if LO_3 = 1, 2, 3 and CSTUDENT = 1, go to LO_5a.
Else, if LO_3 = 1, 2, 3, go to PR_INTRO.
Else, go to LO1_1.

Question ID:

LO1_1

Did this happen in the city, town or village where you live (now)?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this incident occurred outside of their home or
vehicle.
ASK Specification: If (LO_3 = 1, 2, 3 and CIR1A = 2) OR LO_3 != 1, 2, 3.

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Box ID:

LO_BOX5

If LO1_1 = 1 and LO_1 = 1, 2, 3, 4 and CSTUDENT = 1, go to LO_5a.
Else, if LO1_1 = 1 and (LO_1 = 1, 2, 3, 4 or LO_3 = 1, 2, 3, 5), go to LO8.
Else, if LO1_1 = 1 and LO_3 = 6, go to LO_BOX7.
Else, if LO1_1 = 1 and LO_3 = 4, 8, go to LO2.
Else, if LO1_1 = 1 and LO_3 = 7, go to LO_5a.
Else, go to LO1_1a.

Question ID:

LO1_1a

Did this happen in the U.S. or in another country?
1

In the U.S.

GO TO LO1_1b

2

In another country

GO TO PR_INTRO

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this incident did not happen in their home town.
ASK Specification: IF LO1_1 != 1.
Question ID:

LO1_1b

Did this happen on an American Indian Reservation or on American Indian Lands?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the incident occurred within the U.S.
ASK Specification: IF LO1_1a = 1.
Box ID:

LO_BOX6

If LO_1 = 1, 2, 3, 4 and CSTUDENT = 1, go to LO_5a.
Else, if LO_1 = 1, 2, 3, 4 or LO_3 = 1, 2, 3, 5, go to LO8.
Else, if LO_3 = 6, go to LO3.
Else, go to LO2.

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Question ID:

LO2

Which of the following BEST describes where this happened . . . { READ UNTIL RESPONDENT
PICKS ONE.}
1

At, in, or near someone else's home

2

At a business, such as a store, restaurant, bar, or
office building

3

At a public building, such as a hospital or library

4

In a parking lot or garage

5

In an open area, on the street, or on public
transportation

6

Or somewhere else? (specify) ______

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this incident did not happen at home or at school.
ASK Specification: IF LO_1 != 1, 2, 3, 4 AND LO_3 != 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If LO2 = 2, go to LO2e.
Else, if (12 <= UT_AGE = 18 or CSTUDENT = 1) and LO_3 != 6, 7, go to LO_4.
Else, go to LO_BOX7.
Question ID:

LO_4

Did {this/the} incident occur when you were on the way to or from school?
1

Yes

GO TO LO8

2

No

GO TO LO8

ASK Description: Respondents who are aged 12 to 18 or are a student and reported this incident
did not happen at school or on campus.
ASK Specification: IF LO_1 != 1, 2, 3, 4 AND LO_3 != 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 AND (12 <= UT_AGE = 18
OR CSTUDENT = 1).

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Question ID:

LO_2e

At what type of a business did {this/the} incident happen?
1

A restaurant, bar, nightclub

GO TO LO8

2

A bank

GO TO LO8

3

A gas station

GO TO LO8

4

A store or shopping mall

GO TO LO8

5

An office

GO TO LO8

6

A factory or warehouse

GO TO LO8

7

Other (specify) _______

GO TO LO8

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this incident happened at a business.
ASK Specification: IF LO2 = 2.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Box ID:

LO_BOX7

If LO_3 = 6 and S_MV != 1, go to LO3.
Else, go to LO8.
Question ID:

LO3

You said this happened at school. Did this happen inside a school building or somewhere else on
school property (school parking area, play area, school bus, etc)?
1

Inside a school building

GO TO LO4

2

On school property outside the school building
(school parking area, play area, school bus, etc.)

GO TO LO8

3

Other (specify) _______

GO TO LO8

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this incident happened at school and did not
involve a motor vehicle theft.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV != 1 AND LO_3 = 6.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Question ID:

LO4

Was it your school?
1

Yes

GO TO LO8

2

No

GO TO LO8

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the incident occurred inside a school building.
ASK Specification: IF LO3 = 1.

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Question ID:

LO_5a

Did this happen on a college or university campus?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who are students and reported their vehicle was broken into or
vandalized on their property, in their building's garage or parking lot, in some other garage or
parking lot, or on the street where they live or reported the incident occurred in their home, in a
common area, or on their property.
ASK Specification: IF CSTUDENT = 1 AND (LO_1 = 1, 2, 3, 4 OR LO_3 = 1, 2, 3).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If LO_5a = 1, go to LO_5.
Else, if (LO_3 = 1, 2, 3 and CIR1A = 2) or LO_3 != 1, 2, 3, go to LO8.
Else, go to PR_BOX1.
Question ID:

LO_5

Where did this happen?
1

In or on the property of a residence hall or dorm

2

In or on the property of a fraternity or sorority
house

3

In or on the property of other residential housing
around the university

4

Somewhere else on campus

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this incident occurred on a college or university
campus.
ASK Specification: IF CSTUDENT = 1 AND (LO_1 = 1, 2, 3, 4 OR LO_3 = 1, 2, 3) AND LO_5a =
1.
Question ID:

LO8

How far from your home was it . . .
1

A mile or less

2

More than a mile up to five miles

3

More than 5 miles up to fifty miles

4

More than 50 miles

ASK Description: Respondents who reported this incident occurred outside of their home or
vehicle.
ASK Specification: IF (LO_3 = 1, 2, 3 and CIR1A = 2) OR LO_3 != 1, 2, 3.

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Presence Series
Box ID:

PR_BOX1

Respondents who reported an incident that involved unwanted sexual contact or an attack of
any kind, go to VO_INTRO.
Else, go to PR_INTRO.

If S_SA = 1 or S_A = 1 or S_AT = 1 or S_ATA = 1, go to VO_INTRO.
Else, go to PR_INTRO.

Question ID:

PR_INTRO

The next questions ask about who was there when {this/the} incident{ in {MONTH}} took
place.
ASK Description: Respondents who did not report an incident that involved unwanted sexual
contact or an attack of any kind.
ASK Specification: IF S_SA != 1 AND S_A != 1 AND S_AT != 1 AND S_ATA != 1.
Question ID:

PR1

Did you{ or anyone you live with} see, hear, or have any contact with the offender(s) as the
incident was happening?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did not report an incident that involved unwanted sexual
contact or an attack of any kind.
ASK Specification: IF S_SA != 1 AND S_A != 1 AND S_AT != 1 AND S_ATA != 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If PR1 = 1 and SOLO_HHM != 1, go to PR2.
Else, go to VO_INTRO.

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Question ID:

PR2

Who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening? (Mark all
that apply.)
1

{RESPONDENT/You}

2

{ONLY SOMEONE RESPONDENT LIVES
WITH/Someone you live with}

3

{SOMEONE RESPONDENT DOES NOT LIVE
WITH/Someone you do not live with}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported anyone in their household saw, heard, or had any
contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening.
ASK Specification: IF PR1 = 1 AND SOLO_HHM != 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF PR2a = 1, go to PR3.
Else, go to VO_INTRO.
Question ID:

PR3

Did the offender(s) have a weapon such as a gun or knife, or something to use as a weapon,
such as a baseball bat, scissors, or a stick?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that they saw, heard, or had contact with the
offender(s) as the incident was happening.
ASK Specification: IF PR2a = 1.

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Victim-Offender Relationship
Question ID:

VO_INTRO

This section asks what you know about the offender(s).
ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A =
1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

VO1

{To the best of your knowledge, was/Was} the incident committed by only one or by more than
one offender?
1

One

2

More than one

3

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A =
1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO1 = -9, go to VO1a.
Else, if VO1 = 3, go to VO2.
Else, go to VO1b.
Question ID:

VO1a

To the best of your knowledge, was the incident committed by only one or by more than one
offender?
1

One

2

More than one

3

Don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who did not answer whether the incident was committed by only
one or by more than one offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = -9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO1a = 3,-9, go to VO2.
Else, go to VO1b.

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Question ID:

VO1b

Do you know who {the offender was/the offenders were}?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there were one or more offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = 1, 2 OR VO1a = 1, 2.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO1b = 2, go to VO2.
Else, go to VO_BOX1.
Question ID:

VO2

Do you know anything about {the offender/any of the offenders}, such as whether they were
young or old, male or female, etc.?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A =
1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO2 = 1, go to VO_BOX1.
Else, if VO2 = 2,-9, go to OC_BOX1.
Box ID:

VO_BOX1

IF S_A = 1 or S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1, go to VO_BOX2.
Else, go to VO3.

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Question ID:

VO3

{How did you learn what you know about the offender{s}?/How did you find out who the
{offender was/offenders were}?} (Mark all that apply.)
1

You saw or heard the offender(s)

2

Someone you live with saw or heard the
offender(s)

3

Someone else saw or heard the offender(s)

4

You figured it out yourself

5

The police told you

6

The offender(s) admitted it

7

The offender(s) had threatened to do it, or had
done it before

8

{The stolen item(s) were found on the offender(s)
or at the offender(s) home}

9

Other - specify ___________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they know something about the offender(s) and did
not report an attack, threatened attack, attack with a weapon, or unwanted sexual contact as
part of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF VO2 = 1 AND S_A != 1 AND S_TA != 1 AND S_ATA != 1 AND S_SA != 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Box ID:

VO_BOX2

If VO1 = 1 or VO1a = 1, go to VO6.
If VO1 = 2 or VO1a = 2, go to VO14.
Else, go to Offender Characteristics module, OC_BOX1.

Question ID:

VO6

Was the offender someone you knew, even slightly, or a complete stranger?
1

Someone you knew

GO TO VO8

2

Complete stranger

GO TO VO7

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there was one offender and know something about
the offender.
ASK Specification: IF (VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1) AND VO2 = 1.

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Question ID:

VO7

Would you be able to recognize the offender if you saw him/her?
1

Yes

GO TO VO9

2

Not sure (possibly)

GO TO VO9

3

No

GO TO VO11

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there was one offender and know something about
the offender and the offender was a complete stranger.
ASK Specification: IF (VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1) AND VO2 = 1 AND VO6 = 2.
Question ID:

VO8

Was the offender someone you knew by sight only, a casual acquaintance, or someone you
knew well?
1

Knew by sight only

2

Someone you knew, but not well

3

Someone you knew well

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there was one offender and know something about
the offender and the offender was someone they knew.
ASK Specification: IF (VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1) AND VO2 = 1 AND VO6 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO8 = 1, -9, go to VO9.
Else, if VO8 = 2, 3, go to VO_BOX2A.
Question ID:

VO9

Did you know how the offender might be found, for instance, where he/she lived, worked, went
to school, or spent time?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All Respondents.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to VO11.
Box ID:

VO_BOX2A

Go to VO10.

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Question ID:

VO10

At the time of the incident, {which of the following BEST describes }how {did }you
{know/knew} the offender?{ For example, was the offender a friend, cousin, etc.?}
1

{A spouse or ex-spouse}

2

Someone you were romantically involved with,
dating, or casually seeing at the time of the
incident

3

{An ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend,{ former
fiancé(e),} or someone you were no longer dating
or seeing}

4

A relative

5

Someone else

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender was a casual acquaintance or someone
they knew well.
ASK Specification: IF VO8 = 2, 3.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO10 = -9, go to VO13. Else, go to VO10a.

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Question ID:

VO10a

Specifically, how did you know the offender at the time of the incident?
1

{A HUSBAND OR WIFE}

2

{AN EX-HUSBAND OR EX-WIFE}

3

{A LIVE-IN PARTNER}

4

{A FIANCÉ(E)}

5

{A BOYFRIEND, GIRLFRIEND, OR DATING
PARTNER}

6

{SOMEONE YOU WERE CASUALLY SEEING}

7

{AN EX-BOYFRIEND, EX-GIRLFRIEND, OR FORMER
FIANCÉ(E)/AN EX-BOYFRIEND OR EXGIRLFRIEND}

8

{SOMEONE YOU WERE NO LONGER DATING OR
SEEING}

9

{A PARENT OR STEP-PARENT}

10

{A CHILD OR STEP-CHILD}

11

{A BROTHER, SISTER, STEP-BROTHER, OR STEPSISTER}

12

{SOME OTHER RELATIVE ___________}

13

{A FRIEND OR EX-FRIEND}

14

{AN ACQUAINTANCE OR A FRIEND OF A FRIEND}

15

{A ROOMMATE OR BOARDER}

16

{A SCHOOLMATE}

17

{A NEIGHBOR}

18

{A CUSTOMER OR CLIENT}

19

{A PATIENT}

20

{A SUPERVISOR OR FORMER SUPERVISOR}

21

{AN EMPLOYEE OR CO-WORKER OR FORMER
EMPLOYEE OR CO-WORKER}

22

{A TEACHER OR SCHOOL STAFF}

23

{SOME OTHER NON-RELATIVE___________}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender was a casual acquaintance or someone
they knew well.
ASK Specification: IF VO8 = 2, 3 AND VO10 != -9.
PROGRAM: Display text boxes and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO10a = 3, 15, go to VO13.
Else, go to VO12.

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Question ID:

VO11

What was your connection, if any, to this person?
1

A friend of a friend

2

A schoolmate

3

A neighbor

4

{A customer or client}

5

{A patient}

6

{Someone who worked at the same place as you}

7

A teacher or school staff

8

Other - specify ___________

9

A stranger/or someone of whom you have no
knowledge

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender was a complete stranger or knew the
offender by sight only.
ASK Specification: IF VO6 = 2 OR VO8 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to OC_BOX1.
Question ID:

VO12

Had you ever lived with this person?
1

Yes

GO TO VO13

2

No

GO TO OC_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender was someone other than a live-in
partner or roommate or boarder.
ASK Specification: IF VO8 = 2, 3 AND VO10a != 3, 15.
Question ID:

VO13

Were you living with this person at the time of {this/the} incident {in {MONTH/YEAR}}?
1

Yes

GO TO OC_BOX1

2

No

GO TO OC_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender was a live-in partner, roommate, or
boarder of have ever lived with the offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO10a = 3, 15 OR VO12 = 1.

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Question ID:

VO14

How many offenders were there?
1

|__|__|

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there were two or more offenders and know
something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2) AND VO2 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display checkbox with label "Don't know number of offenders" below numeric field.
Allow user to only allow entering in the numeric field or selecting the checkbox, not both.
Question ID:

VO15

Were any of the offenders someone you knew, even slightly, or were all of them complete
strangers?
1

At least one was someone you knew

2

All were complete strangers

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there were two or more offenders and know
something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2) AND VO2 = 1.
PROGRAM: If VO15 = 1, go to VO17.
Else, if VO15 = 2,-9, go to VO16.
Question ID:

VO16

Would you be able to recognize any of them if you saw them?
1

Yes

GO TO VO18

2

Not sure (possibly)

GO TO VO18

3

No

GO TO VO_BOX3

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that all of the offenders were complete strangers or
did not report whether they knew any of the offenders or not.
ASK Specification: IF VO15 = 2, -9.

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Question ID:

VO17

Were any of the offenders someone you knew by sight only, someone you knew, but not well, or
someone you knew well? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Knew by sight only

2

Knew, but not well

3

Someone you knew well

ASK Description: Respondents who reported at least one of the offenders was someone they
knew.
ASK Specification: IF VO15 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If (VO17_1 = 1 and VO17_2 != 1 and VO17_3 != 1) or
(VO17_1 = -9 and VO17_2 = -9 and VO17_3 = -9), go to VO18.
Else, if VO17_2 = 1 or VO17_3 = 1, go to VO_BOX2B.
Question ID:

VO18

Did you know how any of the offenders might be found, for instance, where they lived, worked,
went to school, or spent time?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who would be able to or possibly be able to recognize any of the
offenders if they saw them or only knew the offenders by sight only or did not report whether
they knew any of the offenders by sight only, knew any of the offenders but not well, or any of
the offenders were someone they knew well.
ASK Specification: IF VO16 = 1, 2 OR (VO17_1 = 1 AND VO17_2 != 1 AND VO17_3 != 1) OR
(VO17_1 = -9 AND VO17_2 = -9 AND VO17_3 = -9).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to VO_BOX3.
Box ID:

VO_BOX2B

Go to VO19.

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Question ID:

VO19

At the time of the incident, did you know any of the offenders in any way of the following ways?
1

{A spouse or ex-spouse}

2

Someone you were romantically involved with,
dating, or casually seeing at the time of the
incident, but not a spouse or ex-spouse

3

An ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, former fiancé(e), or
someone you were no longer dating or seeing

4

A relative

5

Someone else

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that any of the offenders were someone they knew,
but not well or were someone they knew well.
ASK Specification: IF VO17_2 = 1 OR VO17_3 = 1.

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Question ID:

VO19a

Specifically, how did you know them? (Mark all that apply.)
1

{A HUSBAND OR WIFE}

2

{AN EX-HUSBAND OR EX-WIFE}

3

{A LIVE-IN PARTNER}

4

{A FIANCÉ(E)}

5

{A BOYFRIEND, GIRLFRIEND, OR DATING
PARTNER}

6

{SOMEONE YOU WERE CASUALLY SEEING}

7

{AN EX-BOYFRIEND, EX-GIRLFRIEND, OR FORMER
FIANCÉ(E)/AN EX-BOYFRIEND OR EXGIRLFRIEND}

8

{SOMEONE YOU WERE NO LONGER DATING OR
SEEING}

9

{A PARENT OR STEP-PARENT}

10

{A CHILD OR STEP-CHILD}

11

{A BROTHER, SISTER, STEP-BROTHER, OR STEPSISTER}

12

{SOME OTHER RELATIVE ___________}

13

{A FRIEND OR EX-FRIEND}

14

{AN ACQUAINTANCE OR A FRIEND OF A FRIEND}

15

{A ROOMMATE OR BOARDER}

16

{A SCHOOLMATE}

17

{A NEIGHBOR}

18

{A CUSTOMER OR CLIENT}

19

{A PATIENT}

20

{A SUPERVISOR OR FORMER SUPERVISOR}

21

{AN EMPLOYEE OR CO-WORKER OR FORMER
EMPLOYEE OR CO-WORKER}

22

{A TEACHER OR SCHOOL STAFF}

23

{SOME OTHER NON-RELATIVE___________}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that any of the offenders were someone they knew,
but not well or were someone they knew well.
ASK Specification: IF VO17_2 = 1 OR VO17_3 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text boxes and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If VO19a_3 = 1 OR VO19a_15 = 1, go to VO22.
Else, go to VO21.

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Box ID:

VO_BOX3

If VO15 = 1 or (VO17_1 = 1 and VO17_2 != 1 and VO17_3 != 1), go to VO20.
Else, go to OC_BOX1.

Question ID:

VO20

What was your connection, if any, to the offender(s)? (Mark all that apply.)
1

A friend of a friend

2

A schoolmate

3

A neighbor

4

{A customer or client}

5

{A patient}

6

{Someone who worked at the same place as you}

7

A teacher or school staff

8

Other - specify _________

9

A stranger/or someone of whom you have no
knowledge

ASK Description: Respondents who reported at least one of the offenders were someone they
knew or knew any of the offenders by sight only.
ASK Specification: IF VO15 = 1 OR (VO17_1 = 1 AND VO17_2 != 1 AND VO17_3 != 1).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to OC_BOX1.
Question ID:

VO21

Had you ever lived with any of them?
1

Yes

GO TO VO22

2

No

GO TO OC_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that any of the offenders were someone they knew,
but not well or were someone they knew well and that none of the offenders were a live-in
partner, roommate, or boarder.
ASK Specification: IF (VO17_2 = 1 OR VO17_3 = 1) AND VO19a_3 != 1 AND VO19a_15 != 1.
Question ID:

VO22

Were you living with any of them at the time of {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who have ever lived with any of the offenders.
ASK Specification: IF VO19a = 3, 15 OR VO21 = 1.

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Offender Characteristics
Box ID:

OC_BOX1

Respondents who reported the crime was committed by only one offender, go to OCINTRO.
Else, respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one offender, go to
OCINTRO_MULT.
Else, respondents who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was
happening or someone the respondent does not live with had contact with the offender(s) as the
incident was happening, go to OCINTRO.
Else, respondents who did not know or did not report how many offenders the crime was
committed by but knew something about the offender(s), go to OCINTRO.Else, go to SP_BOX1.
IF VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1, GO TO OCINTRO.
ELSE, IF VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2, GO TO OCINTRO_MULT.
ELSE, IF PR2a = 1 OR PR2c = 1, GO TO OCINTRO.
ELSE, IF VO1 = 3, -9 AND VO2 = 1, GO TO OCINTRO.ELSE, GO TO SP_BOX1.
Question ID:

OCINTRO

This section asks for details about the offender.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by only one offender, or
respondents who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening
or someone the respondent does not live with had contact with the offender(s) as the incident
was happening, or respondents who did not know or did not report how many offenders the
crime was committed by but knew something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1 OR (VO1 != 2 AND VO1a != 2 AND (PR2a = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR (VO1 = 3, -9 AND VO2 = 1))).
Question ID:

OC1

Was the offender male or female?
1

Male

2

Female

3

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by only one offender, or
respondents who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening
or someone the respondent does not live with had contact with the offender(s) as the incident
was happening, or respondents who did not know or did not report how many offenders the
crime was committed by but knew something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1 OR (VO1 != 2 AND VO1a != 2 AND (PR2a = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR (VO1 = 3, -9 AND VO2 = 1))).

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Question ID:

OC2

How old would you say the offender was?{ (USE CATEGORIES AS PROBES IF NEEDED.)}
1

Under 18

2

18 to 24

3

25 to 34

4

35 to 54

5

55 or older

6

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by only one offender, or
respondents who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening
or someone the respondent does not live with had contact with the offender(s) as the incident
was happening, or respondents who did not know or did not report how many offenders the
crime was committed by but knew something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1 OR (VO1 != 2 AND VO1a != 2 AND (PR2a = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR (VO1 = 3, -9 AND VO2 = 1))).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF OC2 = 1, GO TO OC2a.
ELSE, GO TO OC3.
Question ID:

OC2a

Would you say the offender was…
1

Under 12

2

12 to 14

3

15 to 17

4

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender was under 18 years old.
ASK Specification: IF OC2 = 1.
Question ID:

OC3

Was the offender Hispanic or Latino?
1

Yes

2

No

3

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by only one offender, or
respondents who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening
or someone the respondent does not live with had contact with the offender(s) as the incident
was happening, or respondents who did not know or did not report how many offenders the
crime was committed by but knew something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1 OR (VO1 != 2 AND VO1a != 2 AND (PR2a = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR (VO1 = 3, -9 AND VO2 = 1))).

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Question ID:

OC4

What race or races was the offender? You may select more than one. (Mark all that apply.)
1

White

2

Black or African American

3

American Indian or Alaska Native

4

Asian

5

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

6

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by only one offender, or
respondents who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening
or someone the respondent does not live with had contact with the offender(s) as the incident
was happening, or respondents who did not know or did not report how many offenders the
crime was committed by but knew something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1 OR (VO1 != 2 AND VO1a != 2 AND (PR2a = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR (VO1 = 3, -9 AND VO2 = 1))).
Question ID:

OC5

Was the offender a member of a street gang, or don't you know?
1

Yes

2

No

3

Don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by only one offender, or
respondents who saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening
or someone the respondent does not live with had contact with the offender(s) as the incident
was happening, or respondents who did not know or did not report how many offenders the
crime was committed by but knew something about the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF VO1 = 1 OR VO1a = 1 OR (VO1 != 2 AND VO1a != 2 AND (PR2a = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR (VO1 = 3, -9 AND VO2 = 1))).
Question ID:

OC6

Was the offender drinking or on drugs at the time of the incident{, or don't you know}?
1

Yes, the offender was drinking or on drugs

GO TO SP_BOX1

2

No, the offender was not drinking or on drugs

GO TO SP_BOX1

3

Don't know

GO TO SP_BOX1

ASK Description: All Respondents.

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Question ID:

OCINTRO_MULT

This section asks for more details about the offenders.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).
Question ID:

OC9

Were the offenders male or female?
1

All were male

2

All were female

3

They were both male and female

4

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If OC9 = 1, 2 or VO14 = 2, go to OC11.
ELSE, GO TO OC10.
Question ID:

OC10

Were most of the offenders male or were most of them female?
1

Most were male

2

Most were female

3

They were evenly divided

4

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender and did not report the offenders were all one gender and did not report there were two
offenders.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2) AND OC9 != 1, 2
AND VO14 != 2.

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Question ID:

OC11

How old would you say the youngest was?{ (USE CATEGORIES AS PROBES IF NEEDED.)}
1

Under 18

2

18 to 24

3

25 to 34

4

35 to 54

5

55 or older

6

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF OC11 = 1, GO TO OC11A.
ELSE, GO TO OC12.
Question ID:

OC11a

Would you say the youngest offender was…
1

Under 12

2

12 to 14

3

15 to 17

4

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender and reported the youngest offender was under the age of 18.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2) AND OC11 = 1.

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Question ID:

OC12

How old would you say the oldest was?{ (USE CATEGORIES AS PROBES IF NEEDED.)}
1

Under 18

2

18 to 24

3

25 to 34

4

35 to 54

5

55 or older

6

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF OC12 = 1, GO TO OC12A.
ELSE, GO TO OC13.
Question ID:

OC12a

Would you say the oldest offender was…
1

Under 12

2

12 to 14

3

15 to 17

4

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender and reported the oldest offender was under the age of 18.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2) AND OC12 = 1.
Question ID:

OC13

Were any of the offenders Hispanic or Latino?
1

Yes

GO TO OC14

2

No

GO TO OC15

3

{Don't know}

GO TO OC15

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).

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Question ID:

OC14

Were most of the offenders Hispanic, non-Hispanic, or were roughly an equal number Hispanic
and non-Hispanic?
1

Most of the offenders were Hispanic

2

Most of the offenders were non-Hispanic

3

A roughly equal number were Hispanic and nonHispanic

4

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender and reported any of the offenders were Hispanic or Latino.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2) AND OC14 = 1.
Question ID:

OC15

Were the offenders… (Mark all that apply.)
1

White?

2

Black or African American?

3

American Indian or Alaska Native?

4

Asian?

5

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander?

6

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF 2 OR MORE ARE SELECTED FROM OC15_1, OC15_2,
OC15_3, OC15_4, OR OC15_5, GO TO OC16.
ELSE, GO TO OC17.

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Question ID:

OC16

What race were most of the offenders?
1

{MOST WERE WHITE}

2

{MOST WERE BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN}

3

{MOST WERE AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA
NATIVE}

4

{MOST WERE ASIAN}

5

{MOST WERE NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER
PACIFIC ISLANDER}

6

ROUGHLY EQUAL NUMBERS OF TWO OR MORE
RACES

7

{DON'T KNOW}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported one or more of the offenders were at least two of
the following: white, black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific islander,
or American Indian or Alaska native.
ASK Specification: IF 2 OR MORE ARE SELECTED FROM OC15_1, OC15_2, OC15_3, OC15_4, OR
OC15_5.
Question ID:

OC17

Were any of the offenders a member of a street gang, or don't you know?
1

Yes (a member of a street gang)

2

No (not a member of a street gang)

3

Don't know (if a member of a street gang)

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).
Question ID:

OC18

Were any of the offenders drinking or on drugs at the time of the incident{, or don't you know}?
1

Yes, some or all of the offenders were drinking or
on drugs

2

No, none were drinking or on drugs

3

Don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime was committed by more than one
offender.
ASK Specification: IF VO1 != 1 AND VO1a != 1 AND (VO1 = 2 OR VO1a = 2).

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Self-Protection
Box ID:

SP_BOX1

GLOBAL – IF VO1=1, USE "OFFENDER" IN THIS SERIES. IF VO1=2, USE "OFFENDERS".
If the crime involved an attack of any kind or unwanted sexual contact or the respondent had
contact with the offender(s) as the incident was happening, go to SPINTRO.Else, go to HC2.
If S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 or PR2a = 1, go to SPINTRO.Else, go to
HC2.
Question ID:

SPINTRO

These next questions are about what you did when {this/the} incident{ in {MONTH}} occurred.
People may react differently to certain situations and there's not a wrong or right way to react.
Everyone is different and every situation is different.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact or the respondent had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was
happening.
ASK Specification: IF S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 OR PR2a = 1.
Question ID:

SP1

Which of the following describes how you reacted during the incident? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Did you do what the person told you to do?

2

Did you not do anything, freeze or not move?

3

Did you do something or try to do something to
protect yourself or your belongings?

4

Did you do or try to do something else during the
incident?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact or the respondent had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was
happening.
ASK Specification: IF S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 OR PR2a = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SP1_3 = 1 or SP1_4 = 1, go to SP2.
Else, go to SP_BOX3.

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Question ID:

SP2

You said that you took some action during the incident. What did you do?{ Anything else?}
(Mark all that apply.)
1

You threatened or attacked the offender{s}

2

You ducked or tried to avoid the offender{s}

3

You chased or warned the offender{s} off

4

You argued, reasoned, or pleaded with the
offender{s}

5

You got away or tried to get away, hid, or locked a
door

6

You called the police or a guard

7

You tried to get someone else's attention

8

You held onto your belongings

9

You stalled or distracted the offender{s}

10

Something else

ASK Description: Respondents who reacted during the incident by doing something to protect
themselves or their belongings or tried to do something else during the incident.
ASK Specification: IF SP1_3 = 1 or SP1_4 = 1.
PROGRAM: If SP2_1 = 1, go to SP2A.
Else, go to SP_BOX2.
Question ID:

SP2A

What did you do to attack or threaten the offender{s}? (Mark all that apply.)
1

You attacked the offender{s} with a gun or fired a
gun

2

You attacked the offender{s} with another weapon

3

You hit, kicked, or attacked the offender{s} in
some other way

4

You threatened the offender{s} with a gun

5

You threatened the offender{s} with another
weapon

6

You threatened the offender{s} in some other way

7

Something else ______________

ASK Description: Respondents who took action during the incident by threatening or attacking
the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF SP2_1 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Box ID:

SP_BOX2

If SP2_10 = 1, go to SP2b.
Else, go to SP_BOX3.
Question ID:

SP2b

What other actions did you take during the incident?
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who took action during the incident by doing something else.
ASK Specification: IF SP2_10 = 1.
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 256.
Box ID:

SP_BOX3

Respondents who were physically injured in any way during the incident, go to SP3A.
Else, go to SP3B.
If CI1 = 1, GO TO SP3A.
Else, go to SP3B.
Question ID:

SP3A

Did you {take that action/take any of these actions} {before you were injured, after you were
injured, or at the same time you were injured?/…} (Mark all that apply.)
1

Before you were injured

2

After you were injured

3

At the same time you were injured

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact or the respondent had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was
happening and were physically injured in any way during the incident.
ASK Specification: IF (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 OR PR2a = 1) AND
CI1 = 1.
Question ID:

SP3b

Overall, do you think that what you did helped the situation, made it worse, or had no impact?
1

Helped the situation

2

Made the situation worse

3

Had no impact on the situation

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact or the respondent had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was
happening.
ASK Specification: IF S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 OR PR2a = 1.

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Box ID:

SP_BOX4

Respondents who reported someone else saw, heard, or had contact with the offender(s), go to
SP5.Else, go to SP4.
If PR2b = 1 OR PR2c = 1, go to SP5.Else, go to SP4.
Question ID:

SP4

Besides you and the offender{s}, was anyone ELSE present during the incident? (Only include
those ages 12 or older)?
1

Yes

GO TO SP5

2

No

GO TO HC2

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact and did not report that someone else saw, heard, or had contact with
the offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND PR2b != 1 AND
PR2c != 1.
Question ID:

SP5

Did anyone else do or try to do anything to help you while the incident was going on?
1

Yes

GO TO SP6

2

No

GO TO SP_BOX5

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact or the respondent had contact with the offender(s) as the incident was
happening or reported someone other than themselves and the offender(s) were present during
the incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 OR PR2a = 1 OR SP4 =
1.
Question ID:

SP6

Who took these actions? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Someone who was with you

2

Someone who was with the offender{s}

3

Someone else

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that someone else did or tried to do anything to
help them while the incident was going on.
ASK Specification: IF SP6 = 1.

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Question ID:

SP7

What did the person or people try to do to help you? (Mark all that apply.)
1

They attacked or tried to attack the offender{s}

2

They defended you or your property without
physically attacking the offender{s}

3

They chased or warned off the offender{s}

4

They argued, reasoned, pleaded or bargained with
the offender{s}

5

They tried to get help

6

They did something else (specify) ______

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that someone else did or tried to do anything to
help them while the incident was going on.
ASK Specification: IF SP6 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Question ID:

SP8

Overall, did the actions of this person or people help the situation, make it worse, or have no
impact?
1

Helped the situation

2

Made the situation worse

3

Had no impact on the situation

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that someone else did or tried to do anything to
help them while the incident was going on.
ASK Specification: IF SP6 = 1.
Box ID:

SP_BOX5

If PR2b = 1 or PR2c = 1 or SP4 = 1, GO TO SP9.Else, go to HC2.
Question ID:

SP9

{Not including the offender{s}, were/Were} anyone who was there during the incident under
the age of 12?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact and reported that someone else saw, heard, or had contact with the
offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND (PR2b = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR SP4 = 1).

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Question ID:

SP9a

Not counting yourself, {or }the offender{s}{, or children under 12}, were any other people
harmed, threatened with harm, or have any belongings taken or damaged in {this/the}
incident?
1

Yes {How many? |__|__|}

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the crime involved an attack of any kind or
unwanted sexual contact and reported that someone else saw, heard, or had contact with the
offender(s).
ASK Specification: IF (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND (PR2b = 1 OR
PR2c = 1 OR SP4 = 1).
PROGRAM: If SP9a = 1, display "How many?" and an open response field. Allow 2 digits.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SP9a = 1, go to SP10.
Else, if SP9a = 2, -9, go HC2.
Question ID:

SP10

{Of these {SP9A_NUM} people, how many of them live with you now?/Thinking just about the
other persons who were present during the incident who were harmed, threatened with harm,
or had property taken or damaged … How many of these persons live with you now? (Do not
include yourself, the offender{s} or children under 12 years of age.)}
1

|__|__|

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that someone other than themselves were harmed,
threatened with harm, or had belongings taken or damaged in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SP9a = 1.
PROGRAM: Allow 2 digits.

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Hate Crimes
Question ID:

HC2

A hate crime is a crime of prejudice or bigotry that occurs when an offender targets someone
because of one or more of their characteristics or religious beliefs, such as:
-

Race
Religion
Ethnic background or national origin
A disability
Sex
Sexual orientation or gender identity

This could happen even if the offender falsely thinks you have certain characteristics or religious
beliefs.
Do you think that this was a hate crime targeted at you?
1

Yes

GO TO HC_BOX1

2

No

GO TO HC3

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A =
1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

HC_BOX1

For HC2a_1 – HC2a_6, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

HC2a

Do you think prejudice or bigotry towards any of the following was a reason you were targeted,
even if the offender falsely thought something about you?
1

Because of your race?

2

Because of your religion?

3

Because of your ethnic background or national
origin?

4

Because of any disability you may have?

5

Because of your sex?

6

Because of your sexual orientation or gender
identity - by this we mean gay, lesbian, bisexual,
straight, transgender, or gender non-conforming?

ASK Description: Respondents who suspect that this incident was a hate crime targeted at
them.
ASK Specification: IF HC2 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to HC4.
Question ID:

HC3

Do you think this was a hate crime targeted at any of the people you spend time with?
1

Yes

GO TO HC4

2

No

GO TO PI_INTRO

ASK Description: Respondents who do not suspect that this incident was a hate crime targeted
at them.
ASK Specification: IF HC2 = 2.
Question ID:

HC4

Did the offender(s) say something, write something, or leave something behind at the crime
scene that made you think it was a hate crime?
1

Yes

GO TO HC_BOX2

2

No

GO TO PI_INTRO

ASK Description: Respondents who suspect that this incident was a hate crime targeted at them
or any of the people they spend time with.
ASK Specification: IF HC2 = 1 OR (HC2 = 2 AND HC3 = 1).
Box ID:

HC_BOX2

For HC5a – HC5g, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

HC5

Did any of the following things happen?
1

The offender(s) used hurtful or abusive language
referring to your sex, religion, race or ethnicity,
sexual orientation or gender identity, or a disability

2

There was something at the scene, such as a
swastika or a burning cross, that made you think
this was a hate crime

3

The police told you that this was a hate crime

4

From what you know, the offender(s) had
committed similar hate crimes in the past

5

The incident happened around a holiday, event, or
place commonly associated with a specific group

6

Other hate crimes had occurred in your local area
or neighborhood

7

Something else happened that would suggest it
was a hate crime Specify: ______________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offenders said, wrote, or left anything behind at
the crime scene that suggested the incident was a hate crime.
ASK Specification: IF HC4 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Police Involvement Series
Question ID:

PI_INTRO

The next questions ask about whether the police got involved in {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}}.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A =
1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

PI1

Did the police find out about {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A =
1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If PI1 = 1, go to PI4.
Else, if PI1 = 2, go to PI2a.
Else, go to PI24.

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Question ID:

PI2a

Why did you decide not to contact the police? (Mark all that apply.)
1

You didn't think it was important enough to report

2

You didn't think the police would do anything
about it

3

You weren't sure who did it

4

It was too personal to report

5

{You told a parent or other adult relative}

6

You took care of it yourself

7

You reported it to an official other than the police

8

You didn't think the police would believe you

9

You didn't want to get into trouble with the police

10

You didn't want the offender to get in trouble or
face harsh consequences

11

You were worried the offender might get back at
you

12

You weren't sure it was a crime

13

Some other reason

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police did not find out about this incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI1 = 2.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If PI2a_13 = 1, go to PI2b.
Else, go to PI_BOX1.
Question ID:

PI2b

What was the other reason why you did not contact the police? (Mark all that apply.)
1

You didn't trust the police

2

You didn't find out until it was too late to report

3

It would have been too much trouble to report it

4

You thought someone else would contact the police

5

Some other reason ____________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police did not find out about this incident for
some other reason.
ASK Specification: IF PI2a_13 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Box ID:

PI_BOX1

If more than one reason marked in PI2a and PI2b (excluding PI2a_13), go to PI3.
Else, respondents who reported the incident happened at school, on school property, or on a
school bus and reported the incident to an official other than police, go to PI2C.
Else, respondents who reported the incident happened at school, on school property, or on a
school bus and did not report the incident to an official other than police, go to PI16a.
Else, go to PI17.

IF PI2a[_1/…/_12] = 1 OR PI2b[_1/…/_5] = 1 FOR TWO OR MORE REASONS, go to PI3.
Else, if PI2a_7 = 1 and LO_3 = 6, go to PI2C.
Else, if PI2a_7 != 1 AND LO_3 = 6, go to PI16a.
Else, go to PI17.

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Question ID:

PI3

Which of these would you say was the most important reason why you did not contact the
police?
1

{You didn't think it was important enough to
report}

2

{You didn't think the police would do anything
about it}

3

{You weren't sure who did it}

4

{It was too personal to report}

5

{You told a parent or other adult relative}

6

{You took care of it yourself}

7

{You reported it to an official other than the
police}

8

{You didn't think the police would believe you}

9

{You didn't want to get into trouble with the
police}

10

{You didn't want the offender to get in trouble or
face harsh consequences}

11

{You were worried the offender might get back at
you}

12

{You weren't sure it was a crime}

13

{You didn't trust the police}

14

{You didn't find out until it was too late to report}

15

{It would have been too much trouble to report it}

16

{You thought someone else would contact the
police}

17

{FILL DISPLAY FROM PI2b_5_SPECIFY}

18

NO ONE REASON IS MOST IMPORTANT

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police did not find out about this incident for
multiple reasons.
ASK Specification: IF PI2a[_1/…/_12] = 1 OR PI2b[_1/…/_5] = 1 FOR TWO OR MORE REASONS.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If PI2a_7 = 1 and LO_3=6, go to PI2c.
Else, if PI2a_7 != 1 and LO_3 = 6, go to PI16a.
Else, go to PI17.

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Question ID:

PI2c

Did you report the incident to a school official or School Resource Officer?
1

Yes

2

No

GO TO PI17

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the incident happened at school, on school
property, or on a school bus and reported the incident to an official other than police.
ASK Specification: If LO_3 = 6 and PI2a_7 = 1.
Question ID:

PI2d

Why did you decide not to contact a school official or School Resource Officer?{ Any other
reasons?} (Mark all that apply.)
1

You didn't think it was important enough to report

2

You didn't think the official or school resource
officer would do anything about it

3

You weren't sure who did it

4

It was too personal to report

5

You took care of it yourself

6

You didn't think the police would believe you

7

You didn't want to get into trouble

8

You didn't want the offender or his/her family to
get in trouble or face harsh consequences

9

You were worried the offender might get back at
you

10

You weren't sure it was a crime

11

Some other reason

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the incident happened at school, on school
property, or on a school bus and reported the incident to an official other than police and did not
report the incident to a school official or School Resource Officer.
ASK Specification: If LO_3 = 6 and PI2a_7 = 1 AND PI2c = 2.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: GO TO PI17.

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Question ID:

PI4

Who informed the police? If more than one person, choose the first response that applies.
1

You informed the police yourself

2

Someone you live with

3

{A school employee or School Resource Officer}

4

Someone such as a security guard or a building
manager

5

The police were at scene

7

Someone else told the police {Who?/Specify:}
______

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police found out about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI1 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If HC2 = 1 or HC3 = 1, go to PI16b.
Else if PI4 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, go to PI5.
Else if PI4 = 5 or -9, go to PI17.
Question ID:

PI16b

Did you tell the police that you believe the incident was a hate crime?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police found out about the incident and suspect
that this incident was a hate crime targeted at them or any of the people they spend time with.
ASK Specification: IF PI1 = 1 AND (HC2 = 1 OR HC3 = 1).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If PI4 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, go to PI5.
Else if PI4 = 5 or -9, go to PI17.

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Question ID:

PI5

How did {you first/they} notify the police?
1

{You/They} called the police

2

{You/They} approached an officer or police car

3

{You/They} went to the police station

4

{You/They} used the internet or a social media
app

5

Some other way - specify ______

6

{Don't Know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police found out about the incident through the
respondent, someone they live with, a school employee or School Resource Officer, a security
guard or building manager, or someone else.
ASK Specification: IF PI4 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 7.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If PI5 = 1, 2, 3, go to PI9.
If PI5 = 4, 5, 6, go to PI_BOX2.
Question ID:

PI9

Which of the following BEST describes when the police were first contacted?{ (READ
RESPONSES UNTIL R SAYS YES.)}
1

While the incident was happening

2

Within 10 minutes after the incident occurred

3

Within an hour after the incident occurred

4

Within 24 hours of the incident

5

Longer than a day after the incident occurred

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police were notified by phone call, approaching
an officer, or by going to the police station.
ASK Specification: IF PI5 = 1, 2, 3.
Box ID:

PI_BOX2

IF PI5 = 1, 4, 5, GO TO PI_BOX2A.
ELSE, GO TO PI_BOX3.
Box ID:

PI_BOX2A

Go to PI10.

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Question ID:

PI10

What did the police do when they found out about the incident? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Come to you

2

Tell you to go to a police station

3

Take a report over the phone

4

Deal with it through the mail

5

Deal with it through the Internet or a social media
app

6

Something else____________

7

{IF R VOLUNTEERS: THE POLICE DID
NOTHING/The police did nothing}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police were contacted by phone, using the
internet or social media app, or some other way.
ASK Specification: IF PI5 = 1, 4, 5.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to PI_BOX3.
Box ID:

PI_BOX3

Respondents who reported the police came to them when they found out about the incident, go
to PI13.
Else, respondents who gave the police a report over the phone, go to PI11.
Else, go to PI_BOX4.
If PI10_1 = 1, go to PI13.
Else, if PI10_3 = 1, go to PI11.
Else, go to PI_BOX4.
Question ID:

PI11

How satisfied were you with how the phone report was taken{ . . ./?}
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

6

{Or do you not have an opinion?/Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who gave the police a report over the phone.
ASK Specification: IF PI10_3 = 1.

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Box ID:

PI_BOX4

Respondents who reported the police told them to go to a police station, or took a report over
the phone, or dealt with it through the mail, or dealt with it through the internet or social media
app, or did something else, or did nothing, go to PI12.
Else, go to PI_BOX6.
If PI10_2 = 1 OR PI10_3 = 1 OR PI10_4 = 1 OR PI10_5 = 1 OR PI10_6 = 1 OR PI10_7 = 1, go
to PI12.
Else, go to PI_BOX6.
Question ID:

PI12

Do you think the police should have come to you when they were contacted?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police told them to go to a police station, or
took a report over the phone, or dealt with it through the mail, or dealt with it through the
internet or social media app, or did something else, or did nothing.
ASK Specification: IF PI10_2 = 1 OR PI10_3 = 1 OR PI10_4 = 1 OR PI10_5 = 1 OR PI10_6 = 1
OR PI10_7= 1.
PROGRAM: Go to PI17.
Question ID:

PI13

How satisfied were you with the time it took the police to get to you after they were contacted?
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

6

{Don't Know Or do you not have an opinion?/Don't
Know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police came to them when they found out about
incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI10_1 = 1.

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Box ID:

PI_BOX5

Respondents who reported the police came to them when they found out about incident and
reported that the police were not already at the scene and the police were not contacted by
approaching an officer or police car, go to PI14.
Else, go to PI_BOX5A.
IF PI10_1 = 1 AND PI4 != 5 AND PI5 != 2, GO TO PI14.
Else, go to PI_BOX5A.
Question ID:

PI14

Had the police told {you/the person who contacted them} how long it would take them to get
there?
1

Yes

2

No

3

{Don't know}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police came to them when they found out about
incident and reported that the police were not already at the scene and the police were not
contacted by approaching an officer or police car.
ASK Specification: IF PI10_1 = 1 AND PI4 != 5 AND PI5 != 2.
Box ID:

PI_BOX5A

Go to PI15.
Question ID:

PI15

{What did/Did} the police do{ any of the following} while they were there?{ Anything else?}
(Mark all that apply.)
1

They asked you questions about what happened

2

They questioned other witnesses or suspects

3

They looked around

4

They took evidence, such as fingerprints

5

They made a list of what was taken

6

They promised to watch over the crime scene

7

They promised to investigate

8

They made one or more arrests

9

They did not do any of these things

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police came to them when they found out about
incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI10_1 = 1.

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Question ID:

PI16

Did the police do any of the following other things while they were there? (Mark all that apply.)
1

They calmed people down

2

They resolved the conflict

3

They gave advice about insurance

4

They gave information about your rights as a
victim

5

They gave information about services that could
help you as a victim

6

They contacted victim services on your behalf

7

They contacted emergency medical services

8

They did something else to help Specify: _____

9

{RECORD IF VOLUNTEERED: }They did not do
anything {else} to help

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the police came to them when they found out about
incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI10_1 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Box ID:

PI_BOX6

Respondents who reported the incident happened at school, on school property, or on a school
bus and did not report the incident to an official other than police, go to PI16a.
Else, go to PI17.

If PI2a_7 != 1 and LO_3 = 6, go to PI16a.
Else go to PI17.

Question ID:

PI16a

Did anyone report the incident to a school official or School Resource Officer (SRO)?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the incident happened at school, on school
property, or on a school bus and did not report the incident to an official other than police.
ASK Specification: IF PI2a_7 != 1 AND LO_3 = 6.

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Question ID:

PI17

Did you (or anyone you live with) have any later contact with the police about the incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported whether or not the police found out about the
incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI1 = 1, 2.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If PI17 = 1, go to PI18.
Else, if PI17 = 2 and PI1 = 1, go to PI20.
Else, go to PI24.
Question ID:

PI18

Thinking about these later contacts, did the police get in touch with you or did you get in touch
with them?
1

Police contacted you (or someone else you live
with)

2

You (or someone else you live with) contacted the
police

3

BOTH

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they or anyone they live with had any later contact
with the police about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI17 = 1.

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Question ID:

PI19

What did the police do to follow up on {this/the} incident?{ Anything else?} (Mark all that
apply.)
1

They took a report on what happened

2

They questioned other witnesses or suspects

3

They watched over or promised to watch over the
crime scene

4

{They got some or all of your belongings back}

5

They made one or more arrests

6

They stayed in touch

7

They contacted victim services on your behalf

8

They did something else (specify) ________

9

They did not do anything to your knowledge

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they or anyone they live with had any later contact
with the police about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI17 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Question ID:

PI20

Next are some questions about how you feel the police handled {this/the} incident. If more
than one officer was involved, please think about how you would rate them as a group.
How respectfully did the police treat you?
1

Very respectfully

2

Somewhat respectfully

3

Neither respectfully or disrespectfully

4

Somewhat disrespectfully

5

Very disrespectfully

6

{Does not apply}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they or anyone they live with had any later contact
with the police about the incident or reported they or anyone they live with did not have any
later contact with the police but the police did find out about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI17 = 1 OR (PI17 = 2 AND PI1 = 1).

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Question ID:

PI21

How satisfied were you with the amount of time the police gave you to tell your story?
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

6

{Does not apply}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they or anyone they live with had any later contact
with the police about the incident or reported they or anyone they live with did not have any
later contact with the police but the police did find out about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI17 = 1 OR (PI17 = 2 AND PI1 = 1).
Question ID:

PI22

How satisfied were you that the police did everything they could . . .
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they or anyone they live with had any later contact
with the police about the incident or reported they or anyone they live with did not have any
later contact with the police but the police did find out about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI17 = 1 OR (PI17 = 2 AND PI1 = 1).
Question ID:

PI23

Taking the whole experience into account, how effectively did the police handle the incident?
1

Very effectively

2

Somewhat effectively

3

Neither effectively nor ineffectively

4

Somewhat ineffectively

5

Very ineffectively

ASK Description: Respondents who reported they or anyone they live with had any later contact
with the police about the incident or they or anyone they live with did not have any later contact
with the police but the police did find out about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI17 = 1 OR (PI17 = 2 AND PI1 = 1).

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Question ID:

PI24

At the time, did you consider this incident to be a crime?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did not report whether or not the police found out about the
incident or they or anyone they live with did not have any later contact with the police and the
police found out about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI1 = -9 OR (PI17 = 2 AND PI1 = 2).
Question ID:

PI25

Now, looking back, do you consider this incident to be a crime?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did not report whether or not the police found out about the
incident or they or anyone they live with did not have any later contact with the police and the
police found out about the incident.
ASK Specification: IF PI1 = -9 OR (PI17 = 2 AND PI1 = 2).

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Workplace Violence Series
Box ID:

WV_BOX1

Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past 12 months and
reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a weapon, or unwanted
sexual contact, go to WV1.
Else, go to CS1.

If (PC5 = 1 or PC6 = 1) and (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1), go to WV1.
Else, go to CS1.

Question ID:

WV1

Did {this/the} incident occur while you were working or on duty?
1

Yes

2

No

GO TO WV_BOX3

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1).
Box ID:

WV_BOX2

Respondents who reported the incident did not occur on their own property, inside their home,
or at their place of work, go to WV2.
Else, go to CS1.

IF LO_1 != 1 AND LO_3 != 1, 3, 5, go to WV2.
Else, go to CS1.

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Question ID:

WV2

Did {this/the} incident happen when you were on your way to or from work?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident did not occur on their own
property, inside their home, or at their place of work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1) AND LO_1 != 1 AND LO_3 != 1, 3, 5.
Box ID:

WV_BOX3

Respondents who reported the incident occurred at their place of work or reported the incident
occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident happened on when they
were on their way to or from work, go to WV3.
Else, go to CS1.

IF LO_3 = 5 or WV1 = 1 or WV2 = 1, GO TO WV3.
ELSE, GO TO CS1.

Question ID:

WV3

The next questions are about the job you had at the time of {this/the} incident. Were you
employed by . . .
1

A private company, business, or individual for
wages

2

The Federal government

3

A State, county, or local government

4

Yourself (self-employed) in your own business,
professional practice, or farm

5

A private not-for-profit, tax-exempt, or charitable
organization?

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident occurred at their place of work or
reported the incident occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident
happened on when they were on their way to or from work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1).

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Question ID:

WV5

What is the name of the (company/government agency/business/non-profit organization) where
you were working at the time of {this/the} incident? Remember, all answers to this survey are
confidential, and you may skip any question that you don't want to answer.
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident occurred at their place of work or
reported the incident occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident
happened on when they were on their way to or from work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1).
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 1000.
Question ID:

WV6

What kind of business or industry is this? What do they make or do where you were working at
the time of {this/the} incident?
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident occurred at their place of work or
reported the incident occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident
happened on when they were on their way to or from work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1).
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 1000.

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Question ID:

WV7

{Is this mainly…/Which of these categories best describes the business or industry?}{ TURN
LAPTOP SCREEN TO RESPONDENT/ READ UNTIL RESPONSE PROVIDED.}
1

Agriculture

2

Forestry

3

Construction

4

Healthcare and Social Assistance

5

Manufacturing

6

Mining

7

Oil and Gas Extraction

8

Public Safety

9

Services

10

Transportation

11

Warehousing

12

Utilities

13

Retail trade

14

Wholesale trade

15

Something else Specify: _____________

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident occurred at their place of work or
reported the incident occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident
happened on when they were on their way to or from work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Question ID:

WV8

What kind of work were you doing at this job at the time of {this/the} incident, that is, what
was your occupation? (For example: registered nurse, personnel manager, supervisor of order
department, secretary, accountant)
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident occurred at their place of work or
reported the incident occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident
happened on when they were on their way to or from work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1).
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 1000.
Question ID:

WV9

What were your usual activities or duties at this job? (For example: patient care, directing hiring
policies, supervising order clerks, typing and filing, reconciling financial records)
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past
12 months and reported this incident involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a
weapon, or unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident occurred at their place of work or
reported the incident occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident
happened on when they were on their way to or from work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1).
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 1000.

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Consequences II: Socio-emotional Problems
Question ID:

CS1

Being a victim of crime affects people in different ways. The next questions are about how
{this/the} incident may have affected you.
Did {this/the} incident lead you to have serious problems with your{ job or} schoolwork, or
trouble with people{ at work or} at school?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 or S_MVP = 1 or S_T = 1 or S_BI = 1 or S_V = 1 or S_A = 1 or
S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

CS2

Did {this/the} incident lead you to have serious problems with family members or friends, such
as having more arguments with them, losing trust in them, or feeling more distant from them?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 or S_MVP = 1 or S_T = 1 or S_BI = 1 or S_V = 1 or S_A = 1 or
S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

CS3

How upsetting has {this/the} incident been to you?
1

Not at all upsetting

2

Mildly upsetting

3

Moderately upsetting

4

Severely upsetting

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_MV = 1 or S_MVP = 1 or S_T = 1 or S_BI = 1 or S_V = 1 or S_A = 1 or
S_TA = 1 or S_ATA = 1 or S_SA = 1.
Box ID:

CS_BOX1

Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble with people at
work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or reported this
incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them, go to CS_BOX2.Else, go to
CE_BOX1.
If CS1 = 1 or CS2 = 1 or CS3 = 3, 4, go to CS_BOX2.Else, go to CE_BOX1.

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Box ID:

CS_BOX2

Display questions CS4_A through CS4_H using the expanded stem-leaf screen. The introduction
text from CS4_A is the stem. Show all leaves on the screen at once.
Question ID:

CS4_A

{I am going to read/Here is} a list of things you may have felt because of the incident. For
each, please {tell me/mark} whether you didn't feel this way at all, you felt this way for less
than a month, or you felt this way for a month or longer.
Angry
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS4_B

Shocked
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS4_C

Fearful
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.

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Question ID:

CS4_D

Depressed
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS4_E

Anxious or panicked
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS4_F

Less confident
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.

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Question ID:

CS4_G

Sad
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS4_H

Annoyed
1

Didn't feel this way

2

Yes, for less than 1 month

3

Yes, for 1 month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS5a

Did you have difficulty sleeping because of the incident?
1

No

2

Yes, for less than one month

3

Yes, for one month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.

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Question ID:

CS6

Have you talked to a psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or other mental health professional
about {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

GO TO CS7

2

No

GO TO CE_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS7

Did you have any out–of–pocket expenses for your mental health care, that is, expenses that
you do not expect to get paid back from insurance or some other source?
1

Yes

GO TO CS8

2

No

GO TO CE_BOX1

3

Don't know

GO TO CE_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.
Question ID:

CS8

How much were these out-of-pocket expenses?{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than $100

2

$100 to less than $500

3

$500 to less than $1000

4

$1000 to less than $5000

5

$5000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had serious problems with their job or schoolwork, or trouble
with people at work or school, or had serious problems with family members or friends, or
reported this incident was moderately upsetting or severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF CS1 = 1 OR CS2 = 1 OR CS3 = 3, 4.

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Consequences III: Economic Consequences
Box ID:

CE_BOX1

Respondents who confirmed their vehicle was actually stolen as part of this incident, go to CE1.
Else, respondents who had anything stolen as part of this incident or had vehicle parts or gas
stolen during the incident, go to CE5.
Else, respondents who reported someone vandalized their home, car, or something else that
belongs to them or someone they live with or someone killed an animal that belonged to them
as part of this incident, go to CE13.
Else, go to CE_BOX5.
If MV1a = 1, go to CE1.
Else, if S_T = 1 or MV1b = 1, go to CE5.
Else, if S_V = 1, go to CE13.
Else, go to CE_BOX5.
Question ID:

CE1

What would you estimate was the value of the vehicle that was stolen or taken without
permission?{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than $500

2

$500 to less than $1,000

3

$1,000 to less than $5,000

4

$5,000 to less than $10,000

5

$10,000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who confirmed their vehicle was actually stolen as part of this
incident.
ASK Specification: IF MV1a = 1.
Question ID:

CE2

Did you get the vehicle back?
1

Yes

GO TO CE3

2

No

GO TO CE_BOX2

ASK Description: Respondents who confirmed their vehicle was actually stolen as part of this
incident.
ASK Specification: IF MV1a = 1.

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Question ID:

CE3

Was the vehicle damaged in any way?
1

Yes, it was damaged beyond repair

2

Yes, there was some damage

3

No, there was no damage

ASK Description: Respondents who confirmed their vehicle was actually stolen as part of this
incident and got the vehicle back.
ASK Specification: IF MV1a = 1 AND CE2 = 1
Box ID:

CE_BOX2

Respondents who reported anything was stolen from their vehicle, go to CE4.
Else, go to CE_BOX3.
If S_01E = 1, go to CE4.
Else, go to CE_BOX3.
Question ID:

CE4

Earlier you said some items were stolen along with the vehicle. What was the value of these
other items, including the value of anything you got back?{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than $25

2

$25 to less than $50

3

$50 to less than $100

4

$100 to less than $500

5

$500 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who confirmed their vehicle was actually stolen as part of this
incident and reported anything was stolen from their vehicle .
ASK Specification: IF MV1a = 1 AND S_01E = 1
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to CE_BOX4.
Box ID:

CE_BOX3

Respondents who had anything stolen as part of this incident or had vehicle parts or gas stolen
during the incident and did not actually have their vehicle stolen, go to CE5.
If (S_T = 1 or MV1b = 1) and MV1a != 1, GO TO CE5.
Else, go to CE_BOX4.

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Question ID:

CE5

(Including cash) what would you estimate was the total value of the stolen items, including the
value of anything you got back?{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than $25

2

$25 to less than $50

3

$50 to less than $100

4

$100 to less than $500

5

$500 to less than $1,000

6

$1,000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had anything stolen as part of this incident or had vehicle
parts or gas stolen during the incident and did not actually have their vehicle stolen
ASK Specification: IF (S_T = 1 OR MV1b = 1) AND MV1a != 1.
Box ID:

CE_BOX4

Respondents who reported their vehicle was actually stolen or reported the offender(s) actually
took vehicle parts or gas or reported the offender actually stole something or had anything
stolen as part of this incident, go to CE6.
Else, go to CE_BOX5.
IF MV1a = 1 OR MV1b = 1 OR S_03AT = 1 OR S_T = 1, GO TO CE6.
Else, go to CE_BOX5.
Question ID:

CE6

{Apart from the stolen vehicle did/Did} you get any of the stolen {money }{or } {items }back?
1

Yes, you got all of it back

GO TO CE_BOX5

2

Yes, you got some of it back

GO TO CE7

3

No, you got none of it back

GO TO CE_BOX5

ASK Description: Respondents who reported their vehicle was actually stolen or reported the
offender(s) actually took vehicle parts or gas or reported the offender actually stole something
or had anything stolen as part of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF MV1a = 1 OR MV1b = 1 OR S_03AT = 1 OR S_T = 1.

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Question ID:

CE7

{Apart from the cost of the vehicle, what/ What} would you estimate was the total value of the
{ other} items you got back?{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than $25

2

$25 to less than $50

3

$50 to less than $100

4

$100 to less than $500

5

$500 to less than $1,000

6

$1,000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who got any of their stolen money or items back.
ASK Specification: IF CE6 = 2.

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Property Damage
Box ID:

CE_BOX5

Respondents who did not report someone vandalized their home, car, or something else that
belongs to them or someone they live with or someone killed an animal that belonged to them
as part of this incident, go to CE8.
Else, go to CE13.
If S_V != 1, go to CE8.
Else, go to CE13.
Question ID:

CE8

{Other than any stolen property was/Was} anything that belonged to you or someone you live
with damaged or destroyed in {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

GO TO CE9

2

No

GO TO CE_BOX9

ASK Description: Respondents who reported an incident that did not involve someone
vandalizing their home, car, or something else that belongs to them or someone they live with
or someone killing an animal that belonged to them.
ASK Specification: IF S_V != 1 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_A
= 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1).
Question ID:

CE9

What was damaged or destroyed{ other than any stolen property}?{ Anything else?} (Mark all
that apply.)
1

A vehicle (including parts)

2

Something inside your home or apartment

3

A mailbox

4

Something outside of your home or apartment,
such as doors, windows, or walls

5

Fences, walls, gates or items in a garden

6

A garage, shed, greenhouse or other structure on
your property

7

An animal such as a pet or livestock

8

Other Specify __________________

ASK Description: Respondents who had anything that belonged to them or someone they live
with was damaged or destroyed in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF CE8 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Box ID:

CE_BOX6

Respondents who had a vehicle damaged or destroyed during this incident, go to CE10.
Else, go to CE_BOX7.
If CE9_1 = 1, go to CE10.
Else, go to CE_BOX7.
Question ID:

CE10

Was any of the damage a result of the offender trying to get into the vehicle?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had a vehicle damaged or destroyed during this incident.
ASK Specification: IF CE9_1 = 1.
Box ID:

CE_BOX7

Respondents who had a mailbox or something outside of their home damaged or destroyed
during this incident, go to CE11.
Else, go to CE_BOX8.
If CE9_3 = 1 or CE9_4 = 1, go to CE11.
Else, go to CE_BOX8.
Question ID:

CE11

Was any of the damage to your house or apartment a result of the offender trying to get inside?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had a mailbox or something outside of their home damaged
or destroyed during this incident
ASK Specification: IF CE9_3 = 1 OR CE9_4 = 1.
Box ID:

CE_BOX8

Respondents who had a garage, shed, greenhouse or other structure on their property damaged
or destroyed during this incident, go to CE12.
Else, go to CE13.
If CE9_6 = 1, go to CE12.
Else, go to CE13.

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Question ID:

CE12

Was any of the damage to your garage, shed, greenhouse or other structure on your property a
result of the offender trying to get into the structure?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had a garage, shed, greenhouse or other structure on their
property damaged or destroyed during this incident.
ASK Specification: IF CE9_6 = 1.
Question ID:

CE13

{Excluding any costs you have already mentioned, what/What} was the total value of the
damage done{ in this vandalism}? If you don't know the exact amount, please give your best
estimate.{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than $100

2

$100 to less than $500

3

$500 to less than $1,000

4

$1,000 to less than $5,000

5

$5,000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone vandalized their home, car, or something
else that belongs to them or someone they live with or someone killed an animal that belonged
to them as part of this incident or had anything that belonged to them or someone they live with
was damaged or destroyed in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_V = 1 OR CE8 = 1.
Question ID:

CE14

Did you need to stay somewhere else or move to a new home as a result of {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported someone vandalized their home, car, or something
else that belongs to them or someone they live with or someone killed an animal that belonged
to them as part of this incident or had anything that belonged to them or someone they live with
was damaged or destroyed in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_V = 1 OR CE8 = 1.

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Lost Work and Wages
Box ID:

CE_BOX9

Respondents who had a job or worked at a business at any time in the past 12 months or are a
regular student or are a college/campus student, go to CE15.
Else, go to VS_BOX1.

If PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1 or RStudent = 1 or CStudent = 1, go to CE15.
Else, go to VS_BOX1.

Question ID:

CE15

Have you taken any time off from work or school because of {this/the} incident?
1

Yes, time off from work

GO TO CE16

2

Yes, time off from school

GO TO CE16

3

Yes, time off from both work and school

GO TO CE16

4

No

GO TO VS_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business at any time in the past 12
months or are a regular student or are a college/campus student.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1 or RStudent = 1 or CStudent = 1.
Question ID:

CE16

How many days did you take off work or school?{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than one day

2

1 or 2 days

3

3 days to less than one full week

4

1 full week to less than a month

5

A month or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business at any time in the past 12
months or are a regular student or are a college/campus student and have taken any time off
from work or school because of the incident.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1 or RStudent = 1 or CStudent = 1) AND CE15 = 1, 2,
3.
PROGRAM: If CE15 = 1 or 3, go to CE17.
Else, go to CE19.

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Question ID:

CE17

Did you lose any pay for the time you took off?
1

Yes

GO TO CE18

2

No

GO TO CE19

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business at any time in the past 12
months or are a regular student or are a college/campus student and have taken any time off
from work because of the incident.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1 or RStudent = 1 or CStudent = 1) AND CE15 = 1, 3.
Question ID:

CE18

About how much pay did you lose?{ READ CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.}
1

Less than $100

2

$100 to less than $500

3

$500 to less than $1000

4

$1000 or more

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business at any time in the past 12
months or are a regular student or are a college/campus student and have taken any time off
from work because of the incident and lost pay for the time they took off.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1 or RStudent = 1 or CStudent = 1) AND CE15 = 1, 3
AND CE17 = 1.
Question ID:

CE19

Did you lose your job or have to give up work, or withdraw from school as a result of {this/the}
incident?
1

Yes

GO TO VS_BOX1

2

No

GO TO CE19A

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business at any time in the past 12
months or are a regular student or are a college/campus student and have taken any time off
from work or school because of the incident.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1 or RStudent = 1 or CStudent = 1) AND CE15 = 1, 2,
3.

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Question ID:

CE19a

Did you have to change your job or school as a result of {this/the} incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who had a job or worked at a business at any time in the past 12
months or are a regular student or are a college/campus student and have taken any time off
from work or school because of the incident and lost their job or had to give up work, or
withdraw from school as a result of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1 or RStudent = 1 or CStudent = 1) AND CE15 = 1, 2,
3 AND CE19 = 1.

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Victim Services (VS) Series
Box ID:

VS_BOX1

Respondents who are completing their first CIR and reported an attack, threatened attack, or
attack with a weapon as part of this incident, or had unwanted vaginal sex, oral sex, anal sex,
sexual penetration with a finger or object in their vagina or anus or in the offender's vagina or
anus, or sexual touching and the offender used physical force, threatened to hurt them or
someone close to them, they were blacked out, unconscious or asleep, or unable to consent
because they were too drunk or high, or used force to touch them in a sexual way, or reported
the incident was severely upsetting to them, go to VS_intro.
IF THIS IS THE FIRST CIR AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR ((SA_1a = 1 OR
SA_1b = 1 or SA_1c = 1 OR SA_1d = 1) AND (SA_2a = 1 OR SA_2b = 1 OR SA_2c = 1 OR
SA_2d = 1 OR SA_2e = 1)) OR CS3 = 4), go to VS_intro.
Else, go to NA_BOX1.

Question ID:

VS_intro

The next questions ask about any help you might have gotten after {this/the} incident{ in
{MONTH}} took place.
ASK Description: Respondents who are completing their first CIR and reported an attack,
threatened attack, or attack with a weapon as part of this incident, or had unwanted vaginal
sex, oral sex, anal sex, sexual penetration with a finger or object in their vagina or anus or in
the offender's vagina or anus, or sexual touching and the offender used physical force,
threatened to hurt them or someone close to them, they were blacked out, unconscious or
asleep, or unable to consent because they were too drunk or high, or used force to touch them
in a sexual way, or reported the incident was severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF THIS IS THE FIRST CIR AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
((SA_1a = 1 OR SA_1b = 1 or SA_1c = 1 OR SA_1d = 1) AND (SA_2a = 1 OR SA_2b = 1 OR
SA_2c = 1 OR SA_2d = 1 OR SA_2e = 1)) OR CS3 = 4).
Question ID:

VS1A

Have you told any family, friends, co-workers{, classmates} or neighbors about the incident?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who are completing their first CIR and reported an attack,
threatened attack, or attack with a weapon as part of this incident, or had unwanted vaginal
sex, oral sex, anal sex, sexual penetration with a finger or object in their vagina or anus or in
the offender's vagina or anus, or sexual touching and the offender used physical force,
threatened to hurt them or someone close to them, they were blacked out, unconscious or
asleep, or unable to consent because they were too drunk or high, or used force to touch them
in a sexual way, or reported the incident was severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF THIS IS THE FIRST CIR AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
((SA_1a = 1 OR SA_1b = 1 or SA_1c = 1 OR SA_1d = 1) AND (SA_2a = 1 OR SA_2b = 1 OR
SA_2c = 1 OR SA_2d = 1 OR SA_2e = 1)) OR CS3 = 4).

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Question ID:

VS1B

{Other than{ the police or} family/friends have/Have} you told anyone in the following
positions about the incident who you thought might be able to help you? (Mark all that apply.)
1

{Teacher, school counselor or school
administrator}

2

{Employer, supervisor, or human resources
personnel}

3

Medical or mental health professional

4

Representative of a religious or community
organization

5

Security guard or personnel, other than the police

6

Other (specify) ____

7

No, have not told anyone in any of these positions.

ASK Description: Respondents who are completing their first CIR and reported an attack,
threatened attack, or attack with a weapon as part of this incident, or had unwanted vaginal
sex, oral sex, anal sex, sexual penetration with a finger or object in their vagina or anus or in
the offender's vagina or anus, or sexual touching and the offender used physical force,
threatened to hurt them or someone close to them, they were blacked out, unconscious or
asleep, or unable to consent because they were too drunk or high, or used force to touch them
in a sexual way, or reported the incident was severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF THIS IS THE FIRST CIR AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
((SA_1a = 1 OR SA_1b = 1 or SA_1c = 1 OR SA_1d = 1) AND (SA_2a = 1 OR SA_2b = 1 OR
SA_2c = 1 OR SA_2d = 1 OR SA_2e = 1)) OR CS3 = 4).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
Box ID:

VS_BOX2

For VS2A – VS2K, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.
Display VS2A-G in one screen and VS2H-K on the next screen.

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Question ID:

VS2

Besides any help you might have gotten from friends or family, have you received the following
kinds of services because of the incident?
1

Hotline, helpline, or crisis line intervention?

2

{Counseling, therapy, support groups, or help
from a mental health provider?}

3

{Help or advocacy with medical care or medical
exams, including accompanying you to a medical
exam?}

4

{Sexual assault exam by a doctor, nurse or other
medical professional?}

5

Free or low cost legal services from an attorney?

6

Help with the legal process, such as with police
interviews, preparing for or going to court, or
enforcement of your rights?

7

Help filing for a restraining, protection, or nocontact order?

8

{Help applying for victim compensation?}

9

{Short term or emergency financial assistance?}

10

{Housing, shelter or safehouse services?}

11

{Any other help or services because of the
incident? ________________}

ASK Description: Respondents who are completing their first CIR and reported an attack,
threatened attack, or attack with a weapon as part of this incident, or had unwanted vaginal
sex, oral sex, anal sex, sexual penetration with a finger or object in their vagina or anus or in
the offender's vagina or anus, or sexual touching and the offender used physical force,
threatened to hurt them or someone close to them, they were blacked out, unconscious or
asleep, or unable to consent because they were too drunk or high, or used force to touch them
in a sexual way, or reported the incident was severely upsetting to them.
ASK Specification: IF THIS IS THE FIRST CIR AND (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR
((SA_1a = 1 OR SA_1b = 1 or SA_1c = 1 OR SA_1d = 1) AND (SA_2a = 1 OR SA_2b = 1 OR
SA_2c = 1 OR SA_2d = 1 OR SA_2e = 1)) OR CS3 = 4).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF VS2A = 1 OR VS2B = 1 OR VS2C = 1 OR VS2D = 1 OR VS2E = 1
OR VS2F = 1 OR VS2G = 1 OR VS2H = 1 OR VS2I = 1 OR VS2J = 1 OR VS2K = 1, GO TO
VS_BOX3.
ELSE, GO TO VS4.

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Box ID:

VS_BOX3

Display questions VS3A through VS3K using the expanded stem-leaf screen. The introduction
text from VS3A is the stem. Show all leaves on the screen at once.
If VS2A = 1, display VS3A.
If VS2B = 1, display VS3B.
If VS2C = 1, display VS3C.
If VS2D = 1, display VS3D.
If VS2E = 1, display VS3E.
If VS2F = 1, display VS3F.
If VS2G = 1, display VS3G.
If VS2H = 1, display VS3H.
If VS2I = 1, display VS3I.
If VS2J = 1, display VS3J.
If VS2K = 1, display VS3K.

Question ID:

VS3A

How satisfied were you with...
Hotline, helpline, or crisis line intervention
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help from a hotline, helpline, or crisis
line intervention.
ASK Specification: IF VS2A = 1.
Question ID:

VS3B

Counseling, therapy, support groups, or help from a mental health provider
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help from counseling, therapy, support
groups, or help from a mental health provider.
ASK Specification: IF VS2B = 1.

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Question ID:

VS3C

Help or advocacy with medical care or medical exams, including accompanying you to a medical
exam
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help or advocacy with medical care or
medical exams.
ASK Specification: IF VS2C = 1.
Question ID:

VS3D

Sexual assault exam by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help from a sexual assault exam by a
doctor, nurse or other medical professional.
ASK Specification: IF VS2D = 1.
Question ID:

VS3E

Free or low cost legal services from an attorney
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help from free or low cost legal
services from an attorney.
ASK Specification: IF VS2E = 1.

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Question ID:

VS3F

Help with the legal process, such as with police interviews, preparing for or going to court, or
enforcement of your rights
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help with the legal process, such as
with police interviews, preparing for court, or going to court.
ASK Specification: IF VS2F = 1.
Question ID:

VS3G

Help filing for a restraining, protection, or no-contact order
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help getting a restraining, protection,
or no-contact order.
ASK Specification: IF VS2G = 1.
Question ID:

VS3H

Help applying for victim compensation
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help applying for victim compensation.
ASK Specification: IF VS2H = 1.

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Question ID:

VS3I

Short term or emergency financial assistance
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help from short term or emergency
financial assistance.
ASK Specification: IF VS2I = 1.
Question ID:

VS3J

Housing, shelter or safehouse services
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help from housing, shelter or
safehouse services.
ASK Specification: IF VS2J = 1.
Question ID:

VS3K

Any other help or services you received
1

Completely satisfied

2

Mostly satisfied

3

Equally satisfied and dissatisfied

4

Mostly dissatisfied

5

Completely dissatisfied

ASK Description: Respondents who received professional help from any other services.
ASK Specification: IF VS2K = 1.

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Box ID:

VS_BOX4

Respondents who did not receive or refused to report if they received professional services from
a hotline, helpline, or crisis line intervention; counseling, therapy, support groups, or help from
a mental health provider; help or advocacy with medical care or medical exams, including
accompanying you to a medical exam; sexual assault exam by a doctor, nurse or other medical
professional; free or low cost legal services from an attorney; help with the legal process, such
as with police interviews, preparing for or going to court, or enforcement of your rights; help
applying for victim compensation; help filing for a restraining, protection, or no-contact order;
short term or emergency financial assistance; or housing, or shelter or safehouse services, go to
VS4.
Else, go to NA_BOX1.

IF VS2A = 2, -9 OR VS2B = 2, -9 OR VS2C = 2, -9 OR VS2D = 2, -9 OR VS2E = 2, -9 OR VS2F
= 2, -9 OR VS2G = 2, -9 OR VS2H = 2, -9 OR VS2I = 2, -9 OR VS2J = 2, -9, GO TO VS4.
ELSE, GO TO NA_BOX1.

Question ID:

VS4

Were there any types of services that you TRIED to get BUT WERE UNABLE TO GET?
1

Yes

GO TO VS5

2

No

GO TO VS7

ASK Description: Respondents who did not receive or refused to report if they received
professional services from a hotline, helpline, or crisis line intervention; counseling, therapy,
support groups, or help from a mental health provider; help or advocacy with medical care or
medical exams, including accompanying you to a medical exam; sexual assault exam by a
doctor, nurse or other medical professional; free or low cost legal services from an attorney;
help with the legal process, such as with police interviews, preparing for or going to court, or
enforcement of your rights; help applying for victim compensation; help filing for a restraining,
protection, or no-contact order; short term or emergency financial assistance; housing, or
shelter or safehouse services.
ASK Specification: IF VS2A = 2, -9 OR VS2B = 2, -9 OR VS2C = 2, -9 OR VS2D = 2, -9 OR
VS2E = 2, -9 OR VS2F = 2, -9 OR VS2G = 2, -9 OR VS2H = 2, -9 OR VS2I = 2, -9 OR VS2J = 2,
-9.

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Question ID:

VS5

Which {of the following }services did you TRY to get BUT WERE UNABLE TO GET?{ READ
CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.} (Mark all that apply.)
1

{Hotline, helpline, or crisis line intervention}

2

{Counseling, therapy, support groups, or help
from a mental health provider}

3

{Help or advocacy with medical care or medical
exams, including accompanying you to a medical
exam}

4

{Sexual assault exam by a doctor, nurse or other
medical professional}

5

{Free or low cost legal services from an attorney}

6

{Help with the legal process, such as with police
interviews, preparing for or going to court, or
enforcement of your rights}

7

{Help filing for a restraining, protection, or nocontact order}

8

{Help applying for victim compensation}

9

{Short term or emergency financial assistance}

10

{Housing, shelter or safehouse services}

11

Any other help or service because of the incident
Specify: ________________

ASK Description: Respondents who tried but were unable to get help from any type of service.
ASK Specification: IF VS4 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF VS5A = 1 OR VS5B = 1 OR VS5C = 1 OR VS5D = 1 OR VS5E = 1
OR VS5F = 1 OR VS5G = 1 OR VS5H = 1 OR VS5I = 1 OR VS5J = 1 OR VS5K = 1, GO TO
VS_BOX5.
Else, go to NA_BOX1.
Box ID:

VS_BOX5

For VS6A-VS6I, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

VS6

Were any of the following reasons why you didn't actually get the services you needed after the
incident?
1

The services you needed were not available in your
area?

2

Program was full, or there was a long wait list

3

You did not think you were eligible for services, or
you were told you were not eligible?

4

You did not have transportation{ or childcare}?

5

You could not take time off work or school?

6

The services were not available in your language?

7

You didn't want to get the offender in trouble or
face harsh consequences?

8

You were worried about the consequences for
yourself or your family?

9

Some other reason? (Specify)___________

ASK Description: Respondents who were unable to receive help from a hotline, helpline, or crisis
line intervention; counseling, therapy, support groups, or help from a mental health provider;
help or advocacy with medical care or medical exams, including accompanying you to a medical
exam; sexual assault exam by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional; free or low cost
legal services from an attorney; help with the legal process, such as with police interviews,
preparing for or going to court, or enforcement of your rights; help applying for victim
compensation; help filing for a restraining, protection, or no-contact order; short term or
emergency financial assistance; housing, or shelter or safehouse services.
ASK Specification: IF VS5A = 1 OR VS5B = 1 OR VS5C = 1 OR VS5D = 1 OR VS5E = 1 OR VS5F
= 1 OR VS5G = 1 OR VS5H = 1 OR VS5I = 1 OR VS5J = 1 OR VS5K = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: GO TO NA_BOX1.
Question ID:

VS7

You said you didn't try to get any services. Did you want any services?
1

Yes

GO TO VS_BOX6

2

No

GO TO NA_BOX1

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there were not any services that they tried but
were unable to get.
ASK Specification: IF VS4 = 2.
Box ID:

VS_BOX6

For VS8A – VS8H, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.

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Question ID:

VS8

Please indicate whether or not each of the following were reasons why you did not try to get any
services. (Mark all that apply.)
1

You did not know what help or services were
available

2

You did not think you were eligible for services, or
you were told you were not eligible

3

You did not have transportation{ or childcare}

4

You could not take time off work or school

5

You didn't want to get the offender in trouble or
face harsh consequences

6

You were worried about the consequences for
yourself or your family

7

You did not feel services were appropriate to meet
your needs

8

Some other reason (Specify) _______________

ASK Description: Respondents who reported there were not any services that they tried but
were unable to get and they wanted any services.
ASK Specification: IF VS4 = 2 AND VS7 = 1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Narrative
Box ID:

NA_BOX1

Respondents completing the interviewer-administered questionnaire, go to N1.
Else, respondents completing the self-administered questionnaire, go to NARR.
If CONDITION = 2, GO TO N1.
Else if CONDITION = 3, GO TO NARR.
Question ID:

NARR

Thank you for providing this information about the incident{ in {MONTH}}. On the next screen,
you will be asked to describe the incident in your own words. Remember that you can skip any
question, including this one, if you don't recall particular details, or don't want to answer.
ASK Description: Respondents completing the self-administered questionnaire.
ASK Specification: IF CONDITION = 3.
Question ID:

N1

{Thank you for telling me about the incident{ in {MONTH}}. Would you mind describing the
incident for me in your own words? Remember that you can skip any question, including this
one, if you don't want to answer, or you don't recall particular details.} {Also remember that we
are recording this interview, so I won't need to type in what you have to say./Since the audio
recording is off, please be patient as I type in your answer.}{To check that the survey questions
have captured what happened in this incident, please describe the incident in your own words.
Depending on your situation, this might include who did it, where it occurred, what was taken,
whether you were injured or any other details you feel are important to understand what
happened.}
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: All respondents.
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 4000.
Box ID:

NA_BOX3

END OF CIR LOOP
If data has been collected for all incidents reported, go to PC9_INTRO.
Else, go to CIR1 for next incident loop.

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Person Characteristics II
Question ID:

PC9_INTRO

The next questions ask about you. Remember all answers to this survey are confidential.
ASK Description: All respondents.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX1

Respondents who did not indicate they have a job or work at a business in the past 7 days, GO
TO PC9.
Else, go to PC2_BOX2.

IF PC5 = 2, GO TO PC9.
ELSE, GO TO PC2_BOX2.

Question ID:

PC9

Earlier you said you did not have a job or business last week. During the past 4 WEEKS, have
you been ACTIVELY looking for work?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did not indicate they had a job or work at a business in the
past 7 days.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 2.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX2

Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 12 months, GO TO
PC10.
Else, go to PC2_BOX3.
IF PC6 = 1, GO TO PC10.
ELSE, GO TO PC2_BOX3.

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Question ID:

PC10

Earlier you said you had a job or worked at a business at some time in the past 12 months. Did
that (job/work) last 2 consecutive weeks or more?
1

Yes

GO TO PC11

2

No

GO TO PC_INTRO2

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they have a job or work at a business in the past
12 months.
ASK Specification: IF PC6 = 1.
Question ID:

PC11

When did that job end?
1

DATE FIELD

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 12
months and the job/work lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more.
ASK Specification: IF PC6 = 1 AND PC10 = 1.
PROGRAM: Show Text Field for DATE, format MM/DD/YYYY. Numeric response only.
LOGIC CHECK: Hard check – date entered > current date.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX3

Respondents who had a job or worked at a business in the past 7 days or past 12 months and
reported any incident that involved an attack, threatened attack, attack with a weapon, or
unwanted sexual contact and reported the incident occurred at their place of work or reported
the incident occurred while they were working or on duty or reported the incident happened on
when they were on their way to or from work, GO TO PC11A.
ELSE, go to PC2_BOX4.

IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE FOR ANY CIR: (S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1
OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1) AND (WV3 != -9 OR
WV5 != -9 OR WV6 != -9 OR WV7 != -9 OR WV8 != -9 OR WV != -9), go to PC11A.
Else, go to PC2_BOX4.

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Question ID:

PC11a

Earlier you said that an incident happened while you were at work. Have you changed your job
since then?
1

Yes

GO TO PC12

2

No

GO TO PC_INTRO2

ASK Description: Respondents who provided any details about any incident that happened at
work or on the way to or from work.
ASK Specification: IF (PC5 = 1 OR PC6 = 1) AND THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE FOR ANY CIR: (S_A
= 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND (LO_3 = 5 OR WV1 = 1 OR WV2 = 1) AND
(WV3 != -9 OR WV5 != -9 OR WV6 != -9 OR WV7 != -9 OR WV8 != -9 OR WV != -9).
Box ID:

PC2_BOX4

Respondents who indicated they had changed jobs since the incident, GO TO PC_INTRO2.
Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 7 days or the
job/work in the past 12 months lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more, GO TO PC12.
Else, GO TO PC_INTRO2.

IF PC11a = 2, GO TO PC_INTRO2.
ELSE, IF PC5 = 1 OR PC10 = 1, GO TO PC12.
ELSE, GO TO PC_INTRO2.

Question ID:

PC12

{Earlier you said you had a job or worked at a business last week. }The next questions are
about your {current main/most recent} job. {Are/Were} you employed by . . .
1

A private company, business, or individual for
wages,

GO TO PC14

2

{The }Federal government,{ or}

GO TO PC14

3

A state, county, or local government,

GO TO PC14

4

{Self-employed/Yourself (self-employed)} in your
own business, professional practice, or farm, or

GO TO PC14

5

{Employed by a/A} private not-for-profit, taxexempt, or charitable organization?

GO TO PC14

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 7
days or the job/work in the past 12 months lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 1 OR PC10 = 1.

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Question ID:

PC14

What is the name of the (company/government agency/business/non-profit organization) for
which you worked? Remember, all answers to this survey are confidential, and you may skip
any question that you don't want to answer.
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 7
days or the job/work in the past 12 months lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 1 OR PC10 = 1.
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 200.
Question ID:

PC15

What kind of business or industry is this? What do they make or do?
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 7
days or the job/work in the past 12 months lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 1 OR PC10 = 1.
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 200.

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Question ID:

PC16

{Is this mainly…? TURN LAPTOP AROUND SO R CAN SEE LIST./Which of these categories best
describes the business or industry?}
1

Agriculture

2

Forestry

3

Construction

4

Healthcare and Social Assistance

5

Manufacturing

6

Mining

7

Oil and Gas Extraction

8

Public Safety

9

Services

10

Transportation

11

Warehousing

12

Utilities

13

Retail trade

14

Wholesale trade

15

Something else Specify: _______

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 7
days or the job/work in the past 12 months lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 1 OR PC10 = 1.
Question ID:

PC17

What kind of work {do/did} you do, that is, what {is/was} your occupation? (For example:
registered nurse, personnel manager, supervisor of order department, secretary, accountant)
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 7
days or the job/work in the past 12 months lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 1 OR PC10 = 1.
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 200.

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Question ID:

PC18

What {are/were} your usual activities or duties at this job? (For example: patient care, directing
hiring policies, supervising order clerks, typing and filing, reconciling financial records)
1

TEXT RESPONSE

ASK Description: Respondents who indicated they had a job or work at a business in the past 7
days or the job/work in the past 12 months lasted 2 consecutive weeks or more.
ASK Specification: IF PC5 = 1 OR PC10 = 1.
PROGRAM: DISPLAY TEXT FIELD, MAX CHARACTER LENGTH = 200.
Question ID:

PC_INTRO2

The next questions ask about any health conditions, impairments, or disabilities you may have.
ASK Description: All respondents.
Question ID:

PC19

Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents.
Question ID:

PC20

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX5

For PC21 - PC23, display a ‘Yes' and ‘No' column with options for each response category.
Question ID:

PC21

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have serious difficulty:
1

. . . concentrating, remembering or making
decisions?

2

. . . walking or climbing stairs?

3

. . . dressing or bathing?

ASK Description: All respondents.

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Box ID:

PC2_BOX6

IF UT_AGE >= 16, GO TO PC24.
Else, GO TO PC2_BOX6AA.

Question ID:

PC24

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty doing errands alone
such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents age 16 or older.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX6AA

IF PC19 = 1 OR PC20 = 1 OR PC21 = 1 OR PC22 = 1 OR PC23 = 1 OR PC24 = 1, GO TO PC24A.
Else, GO TO PC25_INTRO.
Question ID:

PC24A

Do you consider yourself to be disabled?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing, blind or have
serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses, because of a physical, mental, or emotional
condition have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions, walking or
climbing stairs, dressing or bathing, or because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition
have difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping.
ASK Specification: IF PC19 = 1 OR PC20 = 1 OR PC21 = 1 OR PC22 = 1 OR PC23 = 1 OR PC24
= 1.
Question ID:

PC25_INTRO

The next questions are about your background.
ASK Description: All respondents.
Question ID:

PC25

Are you Hispanic or {Latino/Latina}?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: All respondents.

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Question ID:

PC26

Which one or more of the following would you say is your race? Select one or more.
1

White

2

Black or African American

3

American Indian or Alaska Native

4

Asian

5

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

ASK Description: All respondents.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF PC25 = 1 AND ((PC26_1 = 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND
PC26_3 != 1 AND PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 = 1 AND
PC26_3 != 1 AND PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND
PC26_3 = 1 AND PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND
PC26_3 != 1 AND PC26_4 = 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND
PC26_3 != 1 AND PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 = 1)), go to PC26a. Else, go to PC2_BOX7.
Question ID:

PC26a

Do you primarily consider yourself to be Hispanic, or {response from PC26}, or both equally?
1

Hispanic

2

{response from PC26}

3

Both equally

ASK Description: Respondents who are Hispanic and say they are only one race.
ASK Specification: IF PC25 = 1 AND ((PC26_1 = 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND PC26_3 != 1 AND
PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 = 1 AND PC26_3 != 1 AND
PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND PC26_3 = 1 AND
PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND PC26_3 != 1 AND
PC26_4 = 1 AND PC26_5 != 1) OR (PC26_1 != 1 AND PC26_2 != 1 AND PC26_3 != 1 AND
PC26_4 != 1 AND PC26_5 = 1)).
Box ID:

PC2_BOX7

Respondents who are over 16 years of age, go to PC27.
Else, go to PC_BOX10.

IF UT_AGE >= 16, GO TO PC27.
Else, GO TO PC2_BOX10.

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Question ID:

PC27

Are you now . . .
1

Married

2

Widowed

3

Divorced

4

Separated, or

5

Never married

ASK Description: Respondents over 16 years of age.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX8

Respondents who are over 16 years of age and are now married, go to PC28.
Else, go to PC2_BOX9.

IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND PC27 = 1, GO TO PC28.
ELSE, GO TO PC2_BOX9.

Question ID:

PC28

Is your spouse living with you?
1

Yes

GO TO PC2_BOX10

2

No

GO TO PC2_BOX10

ASK Description: Respondents who are over 16 years of age and are now married.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND PC27 = 1.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX9

Respondents who are over 16 years of age and live with another adult and are not married, go
to PC29.
Else, go to PC2_BOX10.

IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND SOLO_HHM != 1 AND PC27 != 1, GO TO PC29.
Else, GO TO PC2_BOX10.

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Question ID:

PC29

Do you live with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who are over 16 years of age and live with another adult and are
not married.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND SOLO_HHM != 1 AND PC27 != 1.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX10

The questions about sexual orientation and gender identity will be asked of VICTIMS age 16 and
older (victim defined as R was asked to complete at least one CIR). If Male, go to PC30. If
Female or Other, go to PC31.
Else, go to PC35.
IF UT_AGE >=16 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1 OR S_A
= 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 AND UT_RESP_GENDER = 1, GO TO PC30.
ELSE, IF UT_AGE >=16 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1 OR S_V = 1
OR S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1 AND UT_RESP_GENDER != 1, GO TO
PC31.
ELSE, GO TO PC35.
Question ID:

PC30

Which of the following BEST represents how you think of yourself?
1

Gay

GO TO PC32

2

Straight, that is, not gay

GO TO PC32

3

Bisexual

GO TO PC32

4

Something else (Specify: _______)

GO TO PC32

5

Refused

GO TO PC32

6

Don't know

GO TO PC32

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older and completed a CIR and are male.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1
OR S_V = 1 OR S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND UT_RESP_GENDER =
1.
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 128 character text response.

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Question ID:

PC31

Which of the following BEST represents how you think of yourself?
1

Lesbian or gay

2

Straight, that is, not lesbian or gay

3

Bisexual

4

Something else (Specify: _______)

5

Refused

6

Don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older and completed a CIR and are female.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1
OR S_V = 1 OR S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1) AND UT_RESP_GENDER !=
1
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 128 character text response.
Question ID:

PC32

What sex was recorded on your original birth certificate?
1

Male

2

Female

3

Refused

4

Don't know

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older and completed a CIR.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1
OR S_V = 1 OR S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1).
Question ID:

PC33

Do you currently describe yourself as male, female, or transgender?
1

Male

2

Female

3

Transgender

4

None of these (SPECIFY) ________________

5

Refused

6

I don't know the answer

ASK Description: Respondents who are 16 years or older and completed a CIR.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 16 AND (S_MV = 1 OR S_MVP = 1 OR S_T = 1 OR S_BI = 1
OR S_V = 1 OR S_A = 1 OR S_TA = 1 OR S_ATA = 1 OR S_SA = 1).
PROGRAM: Display text box and allow 250 character text response.

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Box ID:

PC2_BOX11

Respondents who reported their sex on their birth certificate was male or female and currently
describe themselves as male, female, or transgender and currently describe themselves as
something different than the sex recorded on their original birth certificate, go to PC34.
Else, go to PC35.
If PC32 = 1, 2 AND PC33 = 1, 2, 3 AND PC32 != PC33, go to PC34.
Else, go to PC35.
Question ID:

PC34

Just to confirm, your sex recorded at birth was {INSERT RESPONSE FROM PC32} and you now
describe yourself as {INSERT RESPONSE FROM PC33}. Is that correct?
1

Yes

2

No

-7

Refused

-8

Don't know

GO TO PC32

ASK Description: Respondents who reported their sex on their birth certificate was male or
female and currently describe themselves as male, female, or transgender and currently
describe themselves as something different than the sex recorded on their original birth
certificate.
ASK Specification: If PC32 = 1, 2 AND PC33 = 1, 2, 3 AND PC32 != PC33.
Question ID:

PC35

Are you a citizen of the United States? That is, were you born in the United States, born in a
U.S. territory, born of U.S. citizen parents, or did you become a citizen of the U.S. through
naturalization?
1

Yes, born in the United States

2

Yes, born in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, or Northern Marianas

3

Yes, born abroad of U.S. citizen parent or parents

4

Yes, U.S. citizen by naturalization

5

No, not a U.S. citizen

ASK Description: All respondents.
Box ID:

PC2_BOX12

Respondents who are 18 years or older, go to PC36.
Else, go to HHC2_BOX1.
If UT_AGE >=18, go to PC36.
Else, go to HHC2_BOX1.

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Question ID:

PC36

Have you ever served on active duty in the U. S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard?
1

NEVER SERVED IN THE MILITARY

GO TO HHC2_BOX1

2

ONLY ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING IN THE
RESERVES OR NATIONAL GUARD

GO TO HHC2_BOX1

3

Now on active duty

4

On active duty in the past, but not now

ASK Description: Respondents who are 18 years or older.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 18.
Question ID:

PC37

When did you serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces?{ READ CATEGORIES AS
NEEDED.} (Mark all that apply, even if just for part of the time period.)
1

September 2001 or later

2

August 1990 to August 2001 (including Persian
Gulf War)

3

May 1975 to July 1990

4

Vietnam Era (August 1964 to April 1975)

5

February 1955 to July 1964

6

Korean War (July 1950 to January 1955)

7

January 1947 to June 1950

8

World War II (December 1941 to December 1946)

9

November 1941 or earlier

ASK Description: Respondents who are 18 years or older and are now on active duty or were on
active duty in the past but not now.
ASK Specification: IF UT_AGE >= 18 AND PC36 = 3, 4.

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Household Characteristics II
Box ID:

HHC2_BOX1

Household Respondents, go to H26a.
Else, go to ALL_END.

If UT_HHR = 1, go to H26a.
Else, go to ALL_END.

Question ID:

H26a

Thinking about all of the people who lived in your household in the past 12 months, {was
your/which category represents the} TOTAL combined income{ less than $30,000, or $30,000
or more}? This includes money from jobs, net income from business, farm or rent, pensions,
dividends, interest, Social Security payments, and any other money income received by the
people in this household who are 14 years of age or older.
1

Less than $30,000

2

$30,000 or more

ASK Description: Household respondents.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF H26a = 1, GO TO H26B1.
ELSE, IF H26a = 2, GO TO H26B2.
ELSE, GO TO H27.

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Question ID:

H26B1

Was the total combined income in your household…{ READ CATEGORIES UNTIL RESPONDENT
SAYS YES.}
1

Less than $5,000

2

$5,000 to $7,499

3

$7,500 to $9,999

4

$10,000 to $12,499

5

$12,500 to $14,999

6

$15,000 to $17,499

7

$17,500 to $19,999

8

$20,000 to $24,999

9

$25,000 to $29,999

ASK Description: Household respondents whose combined total household income is less than
$30,000.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1 AND H26a = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: GO TO H27.
Question ID:

H26B2

Was the total combined income in your household…{ READ CATEGORIES UNTIL RESPONDENT
SAYS YES.}
1

$30,000 to $34,999

2

$35,000 to $39,999

3

$40,000 to $49,999

4

$50,000 to $74,999

5

$75,000 to $99,999

6

$100,000 to $149,999

7

$150,000 to $199,999

8

$200,000 or more

ASK Description: Household respondents whose combined total household income is $30,000 or
more.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1 AND H26a = 2.

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Question ID:

H27

At any time during the past 12 months, did anyone who lives with you receive any kind of
welfare or public assistance from a state or local welfare office – any food or housing benefits,
welfare-to-work assistance, emergency help, or anything like that?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Household respondents.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1.
Question ID:

H28

How often do you worry that your total income (for everyone who lives there) will not be
enough to meet your expenses and bills?
1

Almost all the time

2

Often

3

Once in a while

4

Hardly ever

5

Never

ASK Description: Household respondents.
ASK Specification: IF UT_HHR = 1.

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Closing
Question ID:

ALL_END

{PLEASE CLICK ON THE SUBMIT BUTTON TO FINALIZE THE INTERVIEW/If you have any
questions or concerns about participating in the survey, please contact NSCS Survey Support at
1-855-849-6119. You can also email any questions or concerns to [email protected].
Thank you for participating in this study. We realize that some of the topics covered are quite
personal and can be difficult to think and talk about. We appreciate your willingness to be a
part of this study and want you to know that we recognize the important contribution you have
made. Sometimes when people have participated in a study like this, they realize that they are
interested in following up on some of the issues that they have been asked about in the study
with someone who is professionally trained to deal with these kinds of issues.
On the next screen you will see a list of the toll-free numbers of resources that you can use now
or in the future if you want to speak further with someone.}
ASK Description: All respondents.
Question ID:

SUBMITTED

{PLEASE CLOSE THIS WINDOW AND GO BACK TO THE IMS/You can reach the National
Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. You can reach the National Center for Victims of
Crime at 1-202-467-8700. You can reach the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
You can reach Victim Connect at 1-855-4-VICTIM.
That completes the survey. Thank you for your participation.
Please close your browser or the current tab to exit the survey.}
ASK Description: All respondents.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If CONDITION = 2, close module and return to the IMS.
If CONDITION = 3, close module.

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Debriefing and Closing

Debriefing and Closing
Generated: 15-Apr-2019

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Debriefing Questions ....................................................................................................... 3
Closing Screen .............................................................................................................. 10

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Debriefing Questions
Box ID:

D_BOX1

Allow Don't know (values of 9, 99 or 999) and Refused (values of 8, 98 or 998) options for each
question unless otherwise noted.
If CONDITION = 3, do not display text in bold.
Condition 1 and 2 text formatting rules:
Bold text will be read by the interviewer.
Unbolded text will not be read by the interviewer.
Blue text are interviewer instructions.

Question ID:

D_INTRO1

Thank you for answering these questions. We appreciate that you were willing to
share your personal experiences and answer questions about some very private and
sensitive issues in this survey.
We have just a few final questions that will help us improve the survey.
{Enter 1 to continue}
Box ID:

D_BOX2

Respondents who are 18 years or older, go to VI1.Else, go to VI1Y.
If UT_AGE >= 18, go to VI1.Else, go to VI1Y.
Question ID:

VI1

In the next two questions, we will ask you about two fictional situations and then you
will be asked whether you think the character in each situation should report the
incident on this survey.
Here is the first situation.
Jean and her husband got into an argument last month. He slapped her hard across
the face and chipped her tooth. Do you think Jean should report this incident on this
survey?
1

Yes

2

No

SAS Variable: VI1

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Question ID:

VI2

Here is the second situation.
Sally and Jim both got drunk on a date and had sex. Sally regretted that it happened,
but felt that because both she and Jim were drunk they just got carried away. Do you
think Sally should report this incident on this survey?
1

Yes

GO TO D_INTRO2

2

No

GO TO D_INTRO2

SAS Variable: VI2
Question ID:

VI1Y

In the next two questions, we will ask you about two stories and then you will be
asked whether you think the character in each story should report their story on this
survey.
Here is the first story.
Last month, Joe's scooter was taken from his front yard. He found it a week later in
the park, and it was broken. Do you think Joe should report this story on this survey?
1

Yes

2

No

SAS Variable: VI1Y
Question ID:

VI2Y

Here is the second situation.
Hannah was walking down the hallway at school, and someone came up behind her
and pinched her butt. She didn't see who did it, but was upset about it. Do you think
Hannah should report this story on this survey?
1

Yes

GO TO D_INTRO2

2

No

GO TO D_INTRO2

SAS Variable: VI2Y
Question ID:

D_INTRO2

The following questions are about your reaction to this survey.
{Enter 1 to continue}

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Question ID:

D1

How easy or difficult were the questions on this survey to understand? Would you
say…
1

Very difficult

2

Difficult

3

Neutral

4

Easy

5

Very Easy

SAS Variable: D1
Question ID:

D2

Do you feel that the length of this interview was too long, too short, or about right?
1

Too long

2

Too short

3

About right

SAS Variable: D2
Question ID:

D3

Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following
statements.
The research made you think about things you didn't want to think about. Would you
say you…
1

Strongly Disagree

2

Disagree

3

Neutral

4

Agree

5

Strongly Agree

SAS Variable: D3

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Question ID:

D4

If you were asked to do this survey again in future, you would participate. Would you
say you…
1

Strongly Disagree

2

Disagree

3

Neutral

4

Agree

5

Strongly Agree

SAS Variable: D4
Question ID:

D5

How sensitive did you feel the questions asked in this survey were? Would you say
they were…
1

Very sensitive

2

Somewhat sensitive

3

A little sensitive

4

Not at all sensitive

PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If CONDITION = 3, go to D5a. Else, if CONDITION = 1 or
2, go to D6.
SAS Variable: D5
Question ID:

D5a

How easy or difficult was it for you to use your computer or other device to do this survey?
1

Very difficult

2

Difficult

3

Neutral

4

Easy

5

Very Easy

PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to D_DISPLAY7.
SAS Variable: D5a

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Question ID:

D6

Is this an in-person interview or a telephone interview?
1

IN PERSON

2

TELEPHONE

PROGRAM: Display question in blue text.
If D6 != 1, 2, display error message in red and bold "REQUIRED QUESTION". User should not be
permitted to enter refused or don't know or leave D6 blank.
SAS Variable: D6
Question ID:

D_DISPLAY7

{Thank you for completing the National Survey of Crime and Safety for the U.S.
Department of Justice. Please give me a moment to fill in a few pieces of information
about today's interview. This will only take a couple of moments…
Answer questions about the interview setting. Then check whether there are any additional
household members who should be interviewed./We also have a few questions about where
you were as you answered this interview.}
Question ID:

D7

{Please answer without asking respondent} Where were you when completing the survey?
(Mark all that apply.)
1

At home, in a room with all doors closed

2

At home, in a room with doors, but at least one
door was not closed

3

At home, in a room without any doors

4

On public transportation (e.g. bus, train)

5

In another public place - (specify)
________________

6

Other setting - (specify) ________________

PROGRAM: Display text box(es) and allow 250 character text response.
ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If D7_1 = 1 or D7_2 = 1 or D7_3 = 1, go to D8.
Else, if D7_4 = 1 or D7_5 = 1 or D7_6 = 1, go to D10B.
Else, go to ALL_END.
SAS Variable: D7_1, D7_2, D7_3, D7_4, D7_5, D7_5_Specify, D7_6, D7_6_Specify

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Question ID:

D8

{Please answer without asking respondent} Was anyone else in the room while you were
completing the survey?
1

Yes

2

No

PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If D8 = 1, go to D9.
Else, go to ALL_END.
SAS Variable: D8
Question ID:

D9

{Please answer without asking respondent} When someone was in the room, was this
because…?
1

The person walked through the area

2

The person was sitting or standing in the room for
less than 5 minutes

3

The person was sitting or standing in the room for
at least 5 minutes

SAS Variable: D9
Question ID:

D10

{Please answer without asking respondent/Please read categories aloud} Who else was in the
room while you were completing the survey? (Mark all that apply.)
1

{Your mother or father (or both)}

2

{Your spouse or partner}

3

Some other adult

4

A child/children

SAS Variable: D10_1, D10_2, D10_3, D10_4
Question ID:

D10a

{Please answer without asking respondent} Did anyone {hear/see} your answers to the
questions?
1

Yes

2

No

PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If D10a = 1, go to D10c.
Else, go to ALL_END.
SAS Variable: D10a

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Question ID:

D10b

{Please answer without asking respondent} Was anyone close enough to {see/hear} your
answers to the questions?
1

Yes

2

No

PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If D10b = 1, go to D10c.
Else, go to ALL_END.
SAS Variable: D10b
Question ID:

D10c

{Please answer without asking respondent} How many of your answers did the person
{hear/see}?
1

1 to 5 answers

2

6 to 10 answers

3

More than 10 answers

PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to ALL_END.
SAS Variable: D10c

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Closing Screen
Question ID:

ALL_END

If you have any questions or concerns about participating in the survey, please
contact NSCS Survey Support at 1-855-849-6119. You can also email any questions or
concerns to [email protected].
Thank you for participating in this study. We realize that some of the topics covered
are quite personal and can be difficult to think and talk about. We appreciate your
willingness to be a part of this study and want you to know that we recognize the
important contribution you have made. Sometimes when people have participated in
a study like this, they realize that they are interested in following up on some of the
issues that they have been asked about in the study with someone who is
professionally trained to deal with these kinds of issues.
{I'm going to hand you a list of/We are going to provide you} the toll-free numbers of
resources that you can use now or in the future if you want to speak further with
someone.
{Please let me know when you have a pen and paper ready. WHEN RESPONDENT IS
READY:}
{You can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. You can
reach the National Center for Victims of Crime at 1-202-467-8700. You can reach the
National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD. You can reach Victim Connect at 1855-4-VICTIM.}
That completes the interview. Thank you for your participation.

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Unwanted Sexual Contact

Unprogrammed changes (highlighted in yellow) for
What Happened: Module SV – Unwanted Sexual
Contact
Box ID:

SA_START

Respondents with S_SA = 1 are asked this module.
Question ID:

PNSA1a

Earlier, you said someone had or tried to have unwanted sexual contact with you during the
incident {in {MONTH/YEAR}/in the past 12 months}.
These questions are about what specific things you did not want to happen during the incident.
It may seem like you've already answered these questions, but we want to understand clearly
what happened. Some of the language is explicit; it's important that the questions be asked
this way so that you understand what we mean.
ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted sexual contact in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_SA = 1.
Question ID:

SA_0

In this incident, did someone have unwanted sexual contact with you, such as touching,
groping, or penetration, including making you do these things to them?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted sexual contact in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF S_SA = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_0 = 1, go to SA_1.
Else, if SA_0 = 2, go to SA_BOX3.
Else, go to A_START.
Box ID:

SA_BOX1

For SA_1A – SA_1D, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

Question ID:

SA_1

In this particular incident, …
1

Did you have unwanted vaginal sex{ with a
woman}?

2

Did you have unwanted oral or anal sex? ({READ
IF NEEDED: }Oral sex means that someone put
their mouth or tongue on a vagina, anus or penis.
Anal sex is a man or boy putting his penis in
someone else's anus.)

3

Was there unwanted penetration of sexual body
parts with a finger or object?

4

Was there unwanted sexual contact, such as
touching or kissing of sexual body parts, or
grabbing, fondling, or rubbing up against you in a
sexual way?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted sexual contact in this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SA_0 = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1 or SA_1D = 1,
go to SA_1F.
Else, go to SA_BOX2B.
Question ID:

SA_1F

You said that there was {unwanted vaginal sex}{,} {unwanted oral or anal sex}{,} {unwanted
penetration with a finger or object} {and} {unwanted sexual touching} that you did not want to
happen. Did the offender penetrate or touch your sexual body parts, were you forced to
penetrate or touch the offender's sexual body parts, or did both happen?
1

The offender penetrated or touched you

2

You were forced to penetrate or touch the offender

3

Both

ASK Description: Respondents who reported any unwanted vaginal, oral or anal sex, unwanted
penetration with a finger or object, or unwanted sexual touching as part of this incident.
ASK Specification: IF SA_1A = 1 OR SA_1B = 1 OR SA_1C = 1 OR SA_1D = 1.
Box ID:

SA_BOX2

For SA_2A – SA_2D, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

Question ID:

SA_2

During {this/the} incident…
1

Did the offender use physical force, such as
holding or pinning you, hitting or kicking you, or
using a weapon?

2

Did the offender threaten to physically hurt you or
someone close to you?

3

Were you blacked out, unconscious, or asleep?

4

Were you unable to consent because you were too
drunk or high?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported any unwanted vaginal, oral or anal sex, unwanted
penetration with a finger or object, or unwanted kissing or sexual touching as part of this
incident.
ASK Specification: IF SA_1A = 1 OR SA_1B = 1 OR SA_1C = 1 OR SA_1D = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If (SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1) and (SA_2A
= 2, -9 and SA_2B = 2, -9 and SA_2C = 2, -9 and SA_2D = 2, -9), go to SA_2F.
Else, if (SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1) and (SA_2A = 1 or SA_2B = 1 or SA_2C = 1 or
SA_2D = 1), go to A_START.
Else, if SA_1D = 1 and SA_2A = 2, -9 and SA_2B = 2, -9 and SA_2C = 2, -9, go to SA_2E.
Else, go to SA_BOX3.
Question ID:

SA_2E

During {this/the} incident, did the offender forcibly touch or kiss your sexual body parts, or
forcibly touch, grab, fondle, or rub up against you in a sexual way?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted kissing or sexual touching, without force
or threats, while conscious.
ASK Specification: IF SA_1A = 2, -9 AND SA_1B = 2, -9 AND SA_1C = 2, -9 AND SA_1D = 1.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_2A = 2, -9 and SA_2B = 2, -9 and SA_2C = 2, -9
and SA_2D = 2, -9 and SA_2E = 2, -9, go to SA_2F.
Else, go to SA_BOX2B.

Question ID:

SA_2F

Did the offender use some other type of pressure, such as threatening to cause financial or
other problems for you, threatening to break up with you, threatening to hurt your reputation,
or promising rewards?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported unwanted kissing or sexual touching, without force.
ASK Specification: IF (SA_1A = 1 OR SA_1B = 1 OR SA_1C = 1 OR SA_1D = 1) AND SA_2A =
2, -9 AND SA_2B = 2, -9 AND SA_2C = 2, -9 AND SA_2D = 2, -9 AND SA_2E != 1.
Box ID:

SA_BOX2B

Respondents who reported unwanted vaginal sex, unwanted oral sex, or unwanted penetration
of sexual body parts with a finger or object in this incident, go to A_START.Else, go to
SA_BOX3.
IF SA_1A = 1 or SA_1B = 1 or SA_1C = 1, go to A_START.Else, go to SA_BOX3.
Box ID:

SA_BOX3

For SA_3A – SA_3D, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.

Question ID:

SA_3

Did the offender physically TRY to do, or make you do, any of the following, BUT NOT ACTUALLY
DO IT?
1

{Have vaginal sex{ with a woman}{?}}

2

{Did the offender physically try to, or make you,
have oral or anal sex?/Have oral or anal sex}
{({READ IF NEEDED: }Oral sex means that
someone put their mouth or tongue on a vagina,
anus or penis. Anal sex is a man or boy putting his
penis in someone else's anus.)}

3

{Did the offender physically try to sexually
penetrate you with a finger or object or make you
penetrate them with your finger or an
object?/Sexually penetrate you with a finger or
object or make you penetrate them with your
finger or an object}

4

{Did the offender physically try to, or make you,
touch or kiss sexual body parts?/Touch or kiss
sexual body parts}

ASK Description: Respondents who reported that someone did not have unwanted sexual
contact with them as part of this incident, or reported the incident did not involve unwanted
vaginal sex, unwanted oral or anal sex, or unwanted penetration of sexual body parts with a
finger or object.
ASK Specification: IF SA_0 = 2 OR (SA_1A != 1 AND SA_1B != 1 AND SA_1C != 1).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS:
If SA_3A = 1 or SA_3B = 1 or SA_3C = 1 or SA_3D = 1, go to SA_BOX4.
Else if SA_1D = 1 and (SA_2A = 1 or SA_2B = 1 or SA_2C = 1 or SA_2E = 1) and (SA_3A != 1
AND SA_3B != 1 AND SA_3C != 1), go to ASTART.
Else, go to SA_3E.
Question ID:

SA_3E

Did the offender verbally THREATEN to have vaginal sex, have oral or anal sex, or have sexual
penetration with a finger or object when you did not want it to happen?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did NOT report that the offender tried to perform unwanted
vaginal sex, oral or anal sex, or penetration with finger or object.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3A = 2, -9 AND SA_3B = 2, -9 AND SA_3C = 2, -9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF SA_3D = 2, -9 AND SA_3E = 2, -9, GO TO SA_3F.
ELSE, GO TO SA_BOX4.

Question ID:

SA_3F

Did the offender threaten to, or threaten to make you, touch or kiss sexual body parts when you
did not want it to happen?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who did NOT report that the offender tried to perform unwanted
vaginal sex, oral or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or groping/touching and did not
report a verbal threat of penetration.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3A = 2, -9 AND SA_3B = 2, -9 AND SA_3C = 2, -9 AND SA_3D = 2, -9
AND SA_3E = 2, -9.
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF SA_3F = 2, -9 GO TO SA_4D.
ELSE, GO TO SA_BOX4.
Box ID:

SA_BOX4

For SA_4A_a - SA_4A_c, display ‘Yes' and ‘No' columns with options for each response category.
Question ID:

SA_4A

You said that the offender {tried to/threatened to} have unwanted sexual contact with you
when you did not want it to happen.
a

Did the offender use physical force, such as
holding or pinning you, hitting or kicking you, or
using a weapon, in doing this?

b

Did the offender threaten to physically hurt you or
someone close to you?

c

Did the offender {try/threaten} to do it while you
were blacked out, unconscious or asleep?

d

Did the offender {try/threaten} to do it while you
were unable to consent because you were too
drunk or high?

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender tried or threatened unwanted vaginal
sex, oral or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching.
ASK Specifications:
ASK SA_4A_a and SA_4A_b IF SA_3A = 1 OR SA_3B = 1 OR SA_3C = 1 OR SA_3D = 1 OR
SA_3E = 1 OR SA_3F = 1.
ASK SA_4A_c and SA_4A_d IF SA_3A = 1 OR SA_3B = 1 OR SA_3C = 1 OR SA_3D = 1
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: If SA_3E = 1 or SA_3F = 1 or (SA_4a_b = 1 and
SA_4A_a != 1 and SA_4A_c != 1 and SA_4A_d ! = 1), go to SA_4C.
Else, if SA_4A_a = 2, -9 and SA_4A_b = 2, -9 and SA_4A_c = 2, -9 and SA_4A_d = 2, -9, go to
SA_4D.
Else, go to A_START.

Question ID:

SA_4C

At the time, how likely did you think it was that the offender would actually act on their threat
during {this/the} incident?
1

Very likely

2

Somewhat likely

3

Somewhat unlikely

4

Very unlikely

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender threatened unwanted vaginal sex, oral
or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching and threatened to
hurt someone but did not use physical force or try to do it when the respondent was unable to
consent.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3E = 1 OR SA_3F = 1 OR (SA_4A_b = 1 and SA_4A_a != 1 and
SA_4A_c != 1 and SA_4A_d !=1).
Question ID:

SA_4Ca

Were you threatened face to face, by phone or text, online (such as by email or social media),
or in some other way? (Mark all that apply.)
1

Face to face

2

By phone or text

3

Online (email or social media)

4

Some other way

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender threatened unwanted vaginal sex, oral
or anal sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching and threatened to
hurt someone but did not use physical force or try when the respondent was unable to consent.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3E = 1 OR SA_3F = 1 OR (SA_4A_b = 1 AND SA_4A_a = 2, -9 AND
SA_4A_c = 2, -9 and SA_4A_d !=1).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS:
If SA_4Ca1 != 1 and S_A != 1 and S_TA != 1 and S_ATA = 1 and S_MV != 1 and S_MVP != 1
and S_T != 1 and S_AT != 1 and S_BI != 1 and S_V != 1, go to NA_BOX1.
Else, go to A_START.
Question ID:

SA_4D

How did the offender {try/threaten} to do something to you?
1

TEXT RESPONSE ________________________

ASK Description: Respondents who did not report or refused to report whether the offender
threatened to touch or kiss sexual body parts or threatened unwanted vaginal sex, oral or anal
sex, penetration with finger or object, or kissing or sexual touching without using physical force,
threatening to hurt someone, or try when the respondent was unable to consent.
ASK Specification: IF SA_3F = 2, -9 OR (SA_4A_a = 2, -9 AND SA_4A_b = 2, -9 AND SA_4A_c
= 2, -9).
PROGRAM: Display text field, max character length = 1000.

Question ID:

SA_5

Did you tell the offender “no,” “stop” or that you did not want this to happen?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who reported the offender tried or threatened unwanted vaginal
sex, oral or anal sex, or penetration with finger or object, and said the offender used force or
threatened to hurt them or someone close to them or tried to or threatened while the
respondent was drunk or high.
ASK Specification: IF (SA_3A = 1 or SA_3B = 1 or SA_3C = 1 or SA_3D = 1) and (SA_4A_a = 1
or SA_4A_b = 1 or SA4A_d = 1).
PROGRAM: ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS: IF SA_5=1 go to SA_6. ELSE go to A_START.

Question ID:

SA_6

Did the offender stop when you said this?
1

Yes

2

No

ASK Description: Respondents who said they had told the offender to stop.
ASK Specification: IF SA_5=1.

Attachment 15: Pilot test – validation interview

Form Approved
OMB#:
Exp. Date:

FIID

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SPID

NSCS VALIDATION INTERVIEW
BOX A. REVIEW EROC FOR DETAILS OF THE CASE. ASK FOR THE APPROPRIATE RESPONDENT. IF THE
RESPONDENT IS NOT AVAILABLE, ARRANGE A CALL BACK/FUTURE VISIT. IF THE RESPONDENT WILL NOT
BE AVAILABLE IN NEAR FUTURE, TALK TO ANYONE LISTED ON THE HOUSEHOLD ROSTER WHO IS 18+.
INTRODUCTION FOR RESPONDENT OR PROXY: Hello. My name is (NAME) with the National Survey of Crime and
Safety being conducted for the Department of Justice. Recently one of the Westat staff interviewed you.
1.

Do you recall the interview?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1 (5)
NO .................................................................................................. 2
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

2.

The interviewer asked about (your/your family’s) experience with crime and safety in the past year and a few
other questions. Our records show that (NAME OF INTERVIEWER) interviewed you on (DATE OF
INTERVIEW). (He/she) would have used a small computer to record the answers. Do you remember that?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1 (5)
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

BOX B. IF PHONE VALIDATION, ASK QUESTION 3. OTHERWISE, GO TO QUESTION 4.
3.

(VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE REACHED THE CORRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER AND THAT YOU ARE
SPEAKING WITH THE CORRECT RESPONDENT. IF SO CONTINUE.) Perhaps there is some mistake. Is
your telephone number (NUMBER) and you live at (ADDRESS)?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1 (Box C)
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

4.

Did you live at (ADDRESS) on (DATE OF INTERVIEW)?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1
NO ....................................................................................................... 2 (Box C)
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

BOX C. PROBE FOR EXPLANATION. (ARE THERE OTHER PEOPLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD WHO COULD HAVE
ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS -- WHAT ABOUT VISITORS?) THANK THE RESPONDENT. TERMINATE THE
INTERVIEW. ADD ANY PERTINENT NOTES IN THE COMMENTS SECTION ON THE LAST PAGE. REPORT
PROBLEM TO THE VALIDATION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY.

5.

First, I would like to thank you very much for participating in this important study. On all of our surveys we
routinely re-contact some people who were interviewed to make sure our interviewers are following procedures
correctly. I have just a few questions to ask about the interview. According to the information I have, on (DATE
OF INTERVIEW) you lived at (ADDRESS). Is that correct?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1 (7)
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

6.

What was your address on (DATE OF INTERVIEW)? ____________________________________________
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

BOX D. UPDATE ADDRESS IN COMMENTS SECTION ON THIS FORM.
7.

Did the interviewer review information about the study?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

8.

Did the interviewer ask for your permission to record the interview?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

9.

Did the interviewer enter your responses into a small laptop computer?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
DONE BY PHONE .............................................................................. 3
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

BOX E. IF R SAYS INTERVIEWER DID NOT USE A COMPUTER, PROBE FOR REASON AND EXPLAIN IN
COMMENTS SECTION.
10.

Approximately how long did the interview take?
_______ HOURS AND ______ MINUTES
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

11.

Did the interviewer ask a series of questions about any types of crimes that may have happened to you in the
last year?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
ASKED, NO CRIMES REPORTED.................................................... 3
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

Westat, 1600 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850

12.

Was the interview conducted in your home or by telephone?
IN RESPONDENT’S HOME .............................................................. 1
TELEPHONE ..................................................................................... 2
BOTH IN RESPONDENTS’ HOME AND TELEPHONE.................... 3
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

13.

Now I’d like to ask about the interviewer who conducted the NSCS interview with you.
Was the interviewer very courteous, somewhat courteous, or not courteous?
VERY COURTEOUS .......................................................................... 1
SOMEWHAT COURTEOUS .............................................................. 2
NOT COURTEOUS ............................................................................ 3
DON’T RECALL ............................................................................. -8
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

14.

Are there any comments you would like to make about the interview or the interviewer?
YES ..................................................................................................... 1 (ENTER IN COMMENTS)
NO ....................................................................................................... 2
REFUSED ...................................................................................... -7

BOX F. RECORD ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. COMPLETE VALIDATION
CONTACT RECORD. REFER TO VALIDATION MANAGER IF PROBLEM OR POTENTIAL PROBLEM.

COMMENTS AND ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ASKED:

Date Completed: ____________

Validator: _________________

Validation Mode:
Phone ________________ 1
In-Person ______________ 2

Validation Status:
Acceptable..................... 1
Unable to Contact ..........4
Unacceptable ................ 2
No Attempt Made ..........5
Refusal/Breakoff: ........... 3
Is the SP the household respondent?_______________

Other (Specify) .................... 6
______________________

Westat, 1600 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850

Attachment 16: Distress protocol training

Home Study for NSCS Interviewers

Table of Contents
Introduction to NSCS Home Study ................................................................................................................ 3
A. Understanding the Victim Perspective ..................................................................................................... 3
Responses to Victimization ....................................................................................................................... 3
Videos of Crime Victims ............................................................................................................................ 4
B. Dealing with Respondent Concerns and Appropriate Reactions to Disclosures ...................................... 5
C. Recognizing and Responding to Distress and Safety Issues...................................................................... 6
Recognizing Signs of Distress .................................................................................................................... 7
Low to Moderate Emotional State ........................................................................................................ 7
Elevated Emotional State ...................................................................................................................... 7
Responding to Distress ............................................................................................................................. 8
General Response to Signs of Distress .................................................................................................. 8
Responding to Flashbacks/Dissociation: ............................................................................................... 9
Responding to Other Elevated Distress: ............................................................................................. 10
Respondent in Immediate Danger ...................................................................................................... 13
Documenting Distress ............................................................................................................................. 14
D. Protecting Respondent Confidentiality and Privacy ............................................................................... 16
Protecting Respondent Privacy .................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Protecting Respondent Confidentiality................................................................................................... 16
Adult Informed Consent...................................................................................................................... 18
Parental Permission for Youth Participation....................................................................................... 21
Youth Assent ....................................................................................................................................... 24
E. Providing Resources ................................................................................................................................ 27
Adult Resources ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Resources for Youth ................................................................................................................................ 28

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Introduction to NSCS Home Study
Specialized training for interviewers is necessary to effectively work with victims of crime. To protect the
safety and privacy of respondents, this manual covers the following broad areas:
A. Understanding the complexities of reactions to being victimized
B. Dealing with respondent concerns and appropriate interviewer reactions to disclosures
C. Recognizing and responding to distress and safety issues
D. Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
E. Providing resources to respondents

Interviewers are expected to read this home study manual prior to attending the NSCS Training. During
the in-person training, the trainer will review the points in this manual, will encourage active
participation through discussions and during role-plays, and will administer a quiz at the end of the
training to ensure the information has been absorbed. If needed, the trainer will work individually with
interviewers to ensure the information is fully understood prior to the start of data collection.

At the end of training, interviewers will take a quiz to confirm they understand the topics and protocols
covered. Only individuals who complete the training and pass the quiz will conduct interviews. It is
important that interviewers fully understand the training and are not just following a script.

A. Understanding the Victim Perspective
After reading this section, you will be asked to watch a few videos of victims speaking about their
experiences. As you do, take note of their emotional state as they tell their stories and how they dealt
with the aftermath.

Responses to Victimization
People respond to criminal victimization in a variety of ways. Here are some common reactions after an
individual has experienced a victimization. The survey covers a wide variety of victimizations, from theft
of an item from a porch or yard to a serious physical assault. Also, each individual has their own way of
reacting to a victimization. These responses can be short or long term, it all depends on the individual.
There is no timeframe or limit, everyone’s process is different. The following are some reactions that
you might encounter, especially from someone who has experienced a violent crime, vandalism or a
burglary.
Anxiety and Fear
 Symptoms of anxiety can include excessive worry, phobic reactions, and panic attacks, especially
when visiting places or doing things that remind the victim of the incident.
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Depression
 During the first weeks and months of recovery, victims can often experience depression.
 Depressive reactions include feelings of depressed mood, crying, hopelessness, feelings of guilt
or worthlessness, loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities, suicidal thinking or attempts,
concentration difficulties, sleeping too little or too much, chronic fatigue, lack of activity, and
weight gain or loss.
Disorganization and Difficulty Concentrating
 When people are in a high state of emotional arousal, they become disorganized and experience
difficulty concentrating, focusing thoughts, and making mental associations. This may persist in
the weeks and months following the victimization.
Physical Activation or “Hyperarousal”
 During the victimization, many survivors experience a “fight or flight” reaction, where the
person prepares for a struggle to survive a life-threatening situation. Following the incident, this
physical activation may become chronic.
 Common signs of hyperarousal include difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep,
“hypervigilence” (remaining constantly on the lookout for danger), exaggerated startle
response, irritability, anger and rage, and difficulty concentrating.
Anger
 It is common for the victim to feel anger toward the person who harmed him/her, but he/she
often experiences much anger towards other people: himself/herself, police, medical personnel,
family members, and service providers such as counselors.
Self-Blame, Guilt, and Shame
 Many victims who are trying to make sense of the crime blame themselves.

Videos of Crime Victims
Please watch these two videos of crime victims telling their stories. We will be discussing your reactions
during the interviewer training, so please make note of your reactions and come prepared to discuss
them.
Title: My Story – Dealing with Domestic Violence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9LomNsQ4mY
Duration: 18:48 (Watch until 3:30)
Summary: Woman is very emotional as she describes repeated domestic violence incidents with her
husband and her concerns about him finding her.
Title: Victim Impact: Listen and Learn – Leanna’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcqij3i8NUU
Duration: 3:32
Summary: Woman describes her home being burglarized and the aftermath on her family.

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B. Dealing with Respondent Concerns and Appropriate Reactions to
Disclosures
Criminal victimization can be a very sensitive topic, and it is possible that our interview will raise
questions in the mind of some respondents. Interviewers may be seen as authority figures or experts on
the topic of victimization, and so should be prepared to respond to these questions in a way that helps
respondents understand that they are not such experts.

The following is a list of possible questions respondents may ask during the interview. Additional
questions not included in this list should be answered with the general response given below, as
appropriate. It is important that interviewers memorize this response so it does not sound like they are
reading a script—they should sound natural and sensitive without overstepping the interviewer role and
boundaries of objectivity and neutrality.
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Was this a crime?
Was it my fault?
Should I report this to the police/my family/friends/etc.?
Can you help me figure out what to do?

For all of the above questions, and others that are similar in nature, give the following response:
I’m not qualified to answer this question. But someone like a counselor or a help line could help you work
through the answer to this/these question(s). I will be giving you information on local and national
resources that you can call after the interview.
Also follow these guidelines throughout the interview:
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React naturally and sensitively. You are not only a researcher, you are also human.
Remind the person that you are not a therapist, a doctor, a lawyer, or a police officer.
Be non-judgmental (e.g., don’t say things like “You shouldn’t have done that.” Or “You shouldn’t
feel like that.”)
Do not comment on the respondent’s thoughts about the situation (e.g., do not agree if he/she
says he/she did something wrong that led to the victimization—“if only I hadn’t walked down
that street; if only I hadn’t argued with him, had too much too drink, etc”).
Be composed (do not appear shocked or upset at what the respondent tells you or asks).
Don’t give advice (e.g., suggesting the person report the event or file criminal charges).
Don’t follow up with questions that begin with “why” (e.g., “Why did you do that?” or “Why do
you feel like that?”).
Don’t take responsibility for the other person’s problems (i.e., it is not your responsibility to
make him/her feel better or decide how to handle the incident).
Don’t interpret the other person’s words or assume they are feeling/thinking a certain way (e.g.,
that he/she must feel ashamed).
Don’t make promises that you can’t fulfill (e.g., “If you report the incident, the attacker will be
arrested and go to jail”).
Don’t predict timelines (e.g., “You will stop feeling so depressed in a couple weeks”).

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
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Don’t share your own personal experiences (e.g. sharing your own victimization
experiences/healing process).
Don’t say that you understand or know how they feel (you almost certainly don’t).
Don’t reassure him/her that things will get better or say that everything will be ok (it might
not—this is similar to making promises you can’t keep).

If the respondent is showing signs of distress, refer to section C (Distress Protocol) for additional
guidance.

C. Recognizing and Responding to Distress and Safety Issues
Many of the interviews will be taking place with members of the general population or individuals that
may or may not have been victims of a crime. In some cases, the interview questions may result in the
individual recognizing for the first time that he/she was a victim. It is possible that the interviews may
provoke an unintended emotional reaction. This may prompt questions from the respondent (See Section
B), or the respondent may become emotionally upset by this reality. Likewise, for those individuals that
may have been victimized in the past, the questions may elicit painful memories also causing the
respondent to become upset.
In rare situations, the respondent may indicate that s/he perceives that s/he is at risk of harm or a threat
to safety, or expresses that s/he intends to inflict harm on herself/himself or others. This distress protocol
differentiates between an emotional response that shows no signs of harm or safety risks, and emotional
responses that may involve perceived or expressed harm or safety risks.
Our experience is that the vast majority of respondents will not react in an emotional way. But because
you may encounter a few respondents who may become triggered during the interview, each interviewer
must be aware and respond to distress accordingly. The following pages review signs of distress and the
incremental responses based on the assessed emotional distress level and perceived/expressed safety
level of the respondent.
The information that follows will guide interviewers to take notice of the respondent’s emotional state
and take the step-by-step procedures using the different levels of intervention outlined below. These
step-by-step instructions are designed to respond to the elevated emotional states while also providing
the respondent the opportunity to continue with the interview if s/he so chooses.

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Recognizing Signs of Distress
Low to Moderate Emotional State
Respondent is showing some signs of emotional distress but there is no perceived or expressed threat to
his/her own safety or the safety of others. They are willing to continue with the interview, unless you
stop it. These signs may include:
ADULTS:
• Crying
• Change in mood*
• Change in tone
• Voice is shaking or trembling
• Frequently getting off task allowing distractions to interrupt the pace of the interview
• Appearing to be “zoned out” – non responsive to questions
YOUTH:
• Somatic complaints (stomach ache, headache)
• Irritability
• Physical restlessness (tapping feet, shifting around a lot)*
• Regressive/self-soothing behavior (thumb sucking, hair sucking, rocking)*
• Whining
• Acting out (aggressive, destructive behavior)*
• Stuttering (sudden onset)
*May not be detectable in a telephone interview

Elevated Emotional State
Respondent is showing elevated signs of emotional distress and is having difficulty returning to a neutral
emotional state. There may also be a perceived or expressed threat to his/her own safety or the safety of
others. These signs may include:
a) Extreme distress:
 Uncontrollable crying
 Emotional outbursts, including expressions of rage
 Respondent isn’t making sense when s/he’s talking
 Dissociation (can’t remember time/place)
 Experiencing flashbacks (like responding to a bad dream)
b) Expressions of self-harm:
Plans to hurt him/herself
 Plans to kill himself/herself
 Statements indicating s/he might hurt himself/herself
 Statements indicating s/he might kill himself/herself
 Statements indicating s/he has lost a reason to live or that life has no purpose

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c) Expressions of harm to others:
 Plans to hurt someone else
 Plans to kill someone else
 Expressed statements that s/he might hurt someone else
 Expressed statements that s/he might kill someone else
 Expressed statements about planning or thinking about using a firearm or other
weapon

Responding to Distress
General Response to Signs of Distress
Step 1: How are you doing?
IF RESPONDENT IS EXHIBITING ANY SIGNS OF DISTRESS (low, moderate, elevated): Remain calm and
ask the respondent one of the following:
 How are you doing?
 Are you ok?
 Do you have any questions?
IF RESPONDENT INDICATES S/HE IS “OK” AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTINUE WITH THE
INTERVIEW.
Step 2: Is a break needed?
IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT RESPOND OR INDICATES S/HE IS DISTRESSED ASK:
 Do you need to take a short break?
 (YOUTH) Do you want me to get your parent/guardian?
 Do you need to stop the interview?
IF THE RESPONDENT ANSWERS “NO” TO THESE QUESTIONS: CONTINUE WITH THE INTERVIEW.
ADULTS: IF THE RESPONDENT ANSWERS “YES” TO THESE QUESTIONS, ALLOW THE RESPONDENT TO
TAKE A SHORT BREAK. SAY: Let’s stop and take a short break. I will check back in with you in a few
moments. Some respondents may need a moment to collect themselves and will be willing to proceed.
YOUTH: IF THE RESPONDENT ANSWERS “YES” TO THESE QUESTIONS, ALLOW THE RESPONDENT TO
TAKE A SHORT BREAK. SAY: Let’s stop and take a short break. I can go get your {parent/guardian} and
will check back in with you in a few moments. Some respondents may need a moment to collect
themselves and will be willing to proceed.

Step 3: Can interview resume?
AFTER THE BREAK ASK: “Do you want to keep going?”

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IF “YES”, CONTINUE WITH THE INTERVIEW.
Step 4: Provide resources and end interview
IF “NO”, PROVIDE THE RESPONDENT WITH THE LIST OF RESOURCES. SAY: Thank you for
participating and for sharing such sensitive information that will be used to help inform future
research with victims of violence. I would like to provide you with some names of resources you can
call if you would like to talk to someone.

Responding to Flashbacks/Dissociation:
If it appears that a respondent is having a flashback (like the person is having a bad dream) or appears
to dissociate (loses track of where he/she is or what he/she is doing):
Steps 1-4: Follow the General Response to Signs of Distress.
IF THE RESPONDENT’S EMOTIONAL STATE IMPROVES AND THE RESPONDENT IS WILLING,
CONTINUE WITH THE INTERVIEW. LEAVE IT UP TO THE RESPONDENT TO DECIDE IF HE/SHE WOULD
LIKE TO CONTINUE.
IF THE RESPONDENT’S EMOTIONAL STATE ESCALATES, OR IT APPEARS THAT THE FLASHBACK OR
DISSOCIATION IS CONTINUING, PROCEED TO STEP 5.
Step 5:
Stay calm AND DO THE FOLLOWING:
• Remind the respondent of where he/she is- SAY: Right now you are taking a survey, in a room,
in your house, etc.
• Remind the respondent that he/she is safe- SAY: You are safe here with me and you are here
in… a room, your house, etc.
• Walk him/her through some common reorienting exercises- SAY:
o Let’s try putting your feet on the ground and feeling the firm ground beneath you
o Let’s take some deep breaths together with our eyes open
o Let’s try to identify some items around the room (books, chairs, tables, computer, etc.)
o Do you need to stop and take a break (or stop all together)?
Do not panic, reassure the respondent he/she is safe and to focus on taking deep breaths. Try to get the
respondent to remain with you until he/she is reoriented and is aware of his/her surroundings.
REPEAT THE STEPS OUTLINED IN THE General Response to Signs of Distress.
IF THE PARTICIPANT’S EMOTIONAL STATE IMPROVES AND THE RESPONDENT IS WILLING,, CONTINUE
WITH THE INTERVIEW. LEAVE IT UP TO THE RESPONDENT TO DECIDE IF HE/SHE WOULD LIKE TO
CONTINUE.
IF THE RESPONDENTS EMOTIONAL DISTRESS DOES NOT IMPROVE AFTER USING THE TECHNIQUES
OUTLINED IN STEPS 1-5, PROCEED TO STEP 6a (in-person) or 6b (remote).
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Responding to Other Elevated Distress:
IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT IMPROVE AFTER THE STEPS ABOVE OR IF S/HE EXPRESSES
STATEMENTS THAT S/HE MIGHT HURT HER/HIMSELF OR OTHERS, OR SAYS S/HE PLANS TO HURT
HER/HIMSELF OR OTHERS, STOP THE INTERVIEW.
IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS
Step 6a:

Stay calm AND SAY THE FOLLOWING:

“It seems you are upset and it may be helpful to talk to a trained counselor. I can connect you
with a counselor now or I can provide you with some resources that you can contact on your
own, which would you prefer?”

IF NEITHER, say: “Thank you for participating and for sharing such sensitive information
that will be used to help inform future research with victims of crime. I’m going to go
ahead and provide you with the Resource list. This has contact information for
organizations that you can use if you want to talk about any feelings or emotions you
experience.”
IF RESOURCES, provide Resource List and say: “This has contact information for
organizations that you can use if you want to talk about any feelings or emotions you
experience.”
IF COUNSELOR, say: “OK, I’ll help you to get connected with someone that you can
speak with. Can we use your cell phone? That way, once I get you connected, I can give
you privacy and leave the room.”
(IF CONNECTING WITH COUNSELOR), say: “Do you have any questions before I make the call to
the counselor?” Would you like me to give the counselor your first name? [IF YES OK TO USE
NAME – IF NO USE GENERAL TERMS]
ANSWER QUESTIONS AND THEN CONNECT RESPONDENT WITH CRISIS LINE. When
someone answers, say: “My name is [provide your first and last name]. I am an
interviewer with Westat and have been conducting an in-person interview with [an
individual/ respondent’s first name]. During the interview [he/she/respondent’s first
name] became distressed. I would like for a counselor to speak with him/her and I am
handing him/her the phone now.”
IF USING RESPONDENT’S PHONE, LEAVE THE ROOM WHEN RESPONDENT IS CONNECTED
TO THE COUNSELOR.

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Once the call is over, collect your materials from the room, and prepare to leave the
household for the day. If there are other interviews to be completed with other
household members, let others know that you will be in touch to complete them. Once
leaving the home, contact your supervisor and discuss the options for completing the
rest of the interviews.
REMOTE INTERVIEWS
Remote Step 1: STOP THE INTERVIEW and say: “It seems you are upset and it may be helpful to
talk to a trained counselor. I can help you connect you with a counselor now or I can just read
you the list of some resources that you can contact when we are finished, which would you
prefer?”
IF RESOURCES OR NEITHER, say: “Can you please get out a pen and a piece of paper? I’m
going to read you some different resources that you can contact if you would like to
speak to someone at any point after we hang up.” Read names of organizations and
toll-free numbers aloud to respondent from Resources list.
IF COUNSELOR, say: “OK, I’ll help you to get connected with someone that you can
speak with. Do you have a cell phone you can use to call? Once you are connected, I can
give you privacy and end the call. I will make sure you get your incentive payment.”
Remote Step 2 (IF CONNECTING WITH COUNSELOR), say: “I’m going to have you place the call
but please use a speakerphone so I can speak to the counselor first. Then I will pass it off to you
and I will hang up. Do you have any questions before you make the call to the counselor?”
Would you like me to give the counselor your first name? [IF YES OK TO USE NAME – IF NO USE
GENERAL TERMS]
ANSWER QUESTIONS AND THEN STAY ON SESSION UNTIL RESPONDENT CONNECTS
WITH CRISIS LINE. If necessary, say: “My name is [provide your first and last name]. I am
an interviewer with Westat and have been conducting an in-person interview with [an
individual/respondent’s first name]. During the interview [he/she/respondent’s first
name] became distressed. I would like for a counselor to speak with him/her and I am
passing the phone to him/her now.”
HANG UP AS SOON AS RESPONDENT IS CONNECTED WITH COUNSELOR.
Note: even if the respondent indicates s/he may harm self or others (including harm to children)
we are unable to report because of Title 42. However, if the interviewer witnesses a [new]
crime then s/he should call 911.
CRISIS LINES BASED ON TIME OF DAY/DAY OF WEEK:
VICTIM CONNECT (1-855-4-VICTIM)


ADULT OR YOUTH

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WEEKDAYS - 8:30A-7:30P

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (1-800-799-SAFE)



ADULT
WEEKDAYS AFTER 7:30P AND WEEKENDS

NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE (1-800-4-A-CHILD)



YOUTH
WEEKDAYS AFTER 7:30P AND WEEKENDS

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Respondent in Immediate Danger
This is if the interviewer directly hears threats being made, or witnesses (or hears) any abuse, or if the
respondent states that he/she would like to commit suicide. (This is NOT if the respondent reports being
in danger at some point previously or being concerned about being in danger in the future, but is meant
to be the procedure if they are in danger during the actual interview.)
Possible trigger words or phrases that indicate a threat/danger to the respondent or others may include:
 A plan to hurt themselves or someone else
 Wishes of wanting to hurt themselves or someone else
 Wishes of dying or not wanting to live any longer
 Wishes of wanting to kill themselves
 Explicitly telling the interviewer that they are planning or thinking about using a firearm or other
weapons, pills, etc. to harm themselves or someone else
Cases of immediate safety concerns will be rare, however, if you observe or hear any of the above
trigger words or phrases, or are ever concerned for the immediate safety of the respondent REMAIN
CALM AND:
IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS
Step 1: STOP THE INTERVIEW
“It sounds like you are being threatened or are in danger right now. I am going to call 911. I’ll
help you to get connected with someone that you can speak with. Can we use your cell phone?
I am going to stay in the room just to make sure you are ok, but when you are finished, I’ll give
you a list of resources you can use after I leave here today.”
Step 2: say: “Do you have any questions before I make the call to 911?” “Would you like me to give 911
your first name?” [IF YES OK TO USE NAME – IF NO USE GENERAL TERMS]
ANSWER QUESTIONS AND THEN CONNECT RESPONDENT WITH 911. When dispatcher answers,
say: “My name is [provide your first and last name]. I am an interviewer with Westat and have
been conducting an in-person interview with [an individual/ respondent’s first name]. During
the interview, it became clear that [he/she/respondent’s first name] is in danger. I would like for
someone to speak with him/her and I am handing him/her the phone now.”
If there are other interviews to be completed with other household members, let others know
that you will be in touch to complete them. Once leaving the house, contact your supervisor
and discuss the options for completing the rest of the interviews.

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REMOTE INTERVIEWS
Step 1: STOP THE INTERVIEW
“It sounds like you are being threatened or are in danger right now. I would like you to end this
call with me and dial 911. Once we hang up, I will make sure you get a list of resources you can
use.”
Step 2: say: “Do you have any questions before you make the call to 911?”

Documenting Distress
Please complete a distress log to document all instances of distress and safety concerns when you
needed to use the distress protocol. A log should be completed for all instances of using the distress
protocol, ranging from pausing the interview to check in if the respondent seems upset, to cases of
extreme distress when the interviewer offers or connects the respondent with a counseling hotline.
Complete all entries in this log within 24 hours of the interview but NEVER in the presence of the
respondent. Provide sufficient detail so that the IRB can understand what happened and at what point
in the interview the distress occurred, how you responded to it and whether the interview continued or
stopped.
Save the log on your tablet using the file name convention: DSC_FIID_SPID where “FIID” is your
interviewer ID and “SPID” is the person ID of the respondent you interviewed. Then email the file to
your supervisor via BSM as an attachment as soon as possible (within reason) but within 24 hours of the
interview. Never attach this form to any email outside of BSM.
A copy of the distress log is shown on the next page.

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D. Protecting Privacy and Respondent Confidentiality
It is particularly important to protect respondent confidentiality and privacy on this study, and to ensure
that respondents feel comfortable with the informed consent process and that their participation in the
study does not put them at risk.

Privacy in the Home
Once you have gained cooperation for an interview, let the SP know that you will need a private
interviewing location, preferably with a sturdy desk or table and access to an electrical outlet. (Do not
rely on the laptop’s battery power unless the SP declines your request to use an outlet.) It is useful to
explain that, due to the sensitivity of some questions asked in NSCS, it is important that the SP have
privacy to answer the questions, and that the information collected on the survey are, by law, to be
treated as confidential. If you are already situated in a setting that worked for a previous SP in the
household, you must check that the current SP is comfortable with the privacy offered by the setting or
if they would prefer a different location. The setting that works for a particular SP may be in a separate
room of the house, outside but on the property, or in a public location that still allows for privacy, e.g. a
public library conference room. If at all possible, you should try to do the interview so others can’t
overhear the conversation. But if this is not possible, it should at least be done in another room or at a
distance from others.
The more private you can make the interviewing environment, the more comfortable the SP will be with
answering the study questions. Sometimes it may be difficult to find a private space or other household
members might not understand why the interview has to be done in private. For example, it may be the
case that a spouse or partner refuses to leave the room, or the physical layout of the home may not
allow you to do the interview in private. In these circumstances, you should check with the respondent
and say:
“Some of the questions in the interview can be sensitive, and we’ve found that
respondents often end up feeling more comfortable responding to the questions without
other household members around. We do encourage doing the interview in a private
room. Are you comfortable continuing here, or would you like to reschedule at a time
where we can do the interview in a more private setting? Of course, once you start, if you
change your mind and would like to move to a more private setting, we can do that too.”
Once you begin the interview, if a small child is playing quietly in the room, or someone walks through
the room without pausing, interrupting the SP or looking at the tablet’s screen, there is no need to stop
unless the SP requests it. During the interview, if another household member(s) consistently:
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Interrupts the interview to advise the respondent or answer the questions on
his/her behalf,



Seems to be trying to look at the tablet screen, or



Actively is listening to the interview when the respondent said they preferred to do
it in private,

then your role is to politely ask that person to allow you to administer the survey in a private setting.
You can say that the survey requires, by law, that the information provided by respondents is
confidential and only the respondent and project members can have access to the information. You can
also point out that you will be doing the same interview with others in the household, including the
other adult who may be in the room, and this information will also be kept confidential. Close the
tablet’s lid so that the other individual cannot see the screen. If privacy remains an issue, you will need
to politely reschedule the interview for another time.

Privacy Over the Telephone
When you are conducting a telephone interview, privacy of both you and the SP remain a requirement.
You will conduct interviews only in your home office location in privacy. You need to encourage the SP
to be situated in a private setting as well. If at any time, the respondent indicates that someone has
started listening to the interview, pause the interview to ask the respondent if they would like to
reschedule the rest of the interview for another time when they can be in a private setting. It is up to
the respondent to decide if they want to continue even though someone might be listening.

Privacy When Interviewing Youth Under 18
Although study protocol calls for a private interview setting, there is a special exception for SPs under
age 18. If a youth requests that a parent or other adult remain in the room during the interview, honor
the request. If a parent initiates the request and the child indicates agreement, proceed with the
interview. However, if the parent initiates the request to be present, but the child does not indicate
agreement, explain the importance of privacy again. If the parent insists they be present, do not conduct
the child’s interview. Assign result code – IR1-Refusal 1 to the child’s case. Your supervisor will assign a
final refusal result code.

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Privacy vs. Safety
Although you will try to accommodate most respondents’ preferences for interview locations, agree to
interview only in locations where you feel safe. Contact your supervisor if you have any concerns about
the chosen location of an upcoming interview or your safety at any time.

Protecting Respondent Confidentiality
Do not record any names on your interview notes or in the recording. In the informed consent process,
respondents will be informed that their name will not be linked to any of their responses, though we
may include quotes that they provide in our reports. The adult informed consent form, the parental
permission form, and the youth assent form are presented here so you can familiarize yourself with
what respondents will be told about confidentiality and consent.

Adult Informed Consent

National Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS)
Adult Consent Form
Introduction

The National Survey of Crime and Safety is sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) at the
Department of Justice (DOJ). Westat, an independent research firm, is conducting the study.
Purpose of the study

The NSCS Study measures victimization in the United States by asking questions of adults and
youth all over the country about whether they have been a victim of any crime in the past 12
months. The study seeks to describe victimization in America, including descriptions of which types
of people are more likely to be victimized. You don’t have to be a victim to take part in the study.
We need counts of people who are victims and counts of people who are not victims to have a full
understanding of victimization in the United States. The study also includes opinion questions
about community safety or the local police.
Your participation

We would like your consent to participate in this one-time interview. If you agree, the Westat
researcher will ask you questions about different areas of life, including attitudes about your local
community and/or local police, personal victimization experiences (if any), health status and
disabilities, as well as background questions, such as race and ethnicity. If there is a question that you
do not want to answer or talk about, you can skip it.
Your participation is voluntary. You do not have to do this and you can stop answering questions at
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any point.
The interview will be conducted in private and will generally take between 20 minutes and 40 minutes,
depending on your experiences. The interviewer requests to conduct the interview in a private
setting so that others cannot overhear the interview.
For quality control purposes, a supervisor may contact your household after you complete an
interview to verify that the Westat interviewer followed procedures correctly.
Benefits and risks of participation

There are no direct benefits to you for participating in this study, but information from the study
will help give the Bureau of Justice Statistics a better understanding of victimization in this country.
The study may also benefit your community and the Nation by improving programs that focus on
community safety or policing.
If you feel uncomfortable about any of the questions, it’s OK to skip those questions. One
possible risk is that some questions may upset you if you experienced a recent victimization.
There is also a possible risk that survey answers could be revealed, but we take several steps to
protect your privacy and to prevent this from happening.
Protection of personal information

The study has several safeguards in place to protect the identities of all respondents, including
yours.


We’ll treat all of the information in this study as private. The information will be used only
for research purposes.



We’ll label your interview answers with a code number only, not your name.



We’ll store all personal information in a protected computer file separate from the interview
data. We’ll keep the key to the code in a password-protected database.



We’ll combine your data with those of other people in the study. In addition, we’ll only put
information about groups of people in our reports. This means we can’t put information
about individuals in any report about the NSCS Study.



We’ll destroy all personal information that could identify you, like your name, address, and
phone number, after this phase of the study is over.

We would like to record the interview. Sometimes it is helpful to review a portion of a recording to
better understand how the interview went. If the recording is reviewed later, it will only be by a few
Westat staff and possibly the client (BJS). We may use answers from the recordings in our research
reports but we never include names in the reports. If you choose not to allow your interview to be
recorded, that’s okay.
To help keep everything private:
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

Your name will not be recorded on the interview notes or reported in any reports.
Everything that you say will be confidential – that is, no one outside the research team will
know what you told us.

BJS will protect and maintain the confidentiality of personally identifiable information (PII) to
the fullest extent under federal law. BJS, its employees, and its contractors (Westat staff) will
only use the information provided for statistical or research purposes pursuant to 34 U.S.C. §
10134. All PII collected under BJS’s authority is protected under the confidentiality provisions
of 34 U.S.C. § 10231. Any person who violates these provisions may be punished by a fine up to
$10,000, in addition to any other penalties imposed by law. Further, per the Cybersecurity
Enhancement Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. § 151), federal information systems are protected from
malicious activities through cybersecurity screening of transmitted data. Since the survey is
protected under 34 U.S.C. § 10134 and 10231even if we learn that you or someone else is
harming you or others around you, we are legally not allowed to report this to the police or
anyone else. However, you are free to tell anyone about your experiences. We will be giving
everyone who completes the survey a link to a website that has contact information for people
who can help.
Questions

You can ask the interviewer any questions you have about this study.
If you have any other questions about the study, call Westat’s toll-free number, 1-855-849-6119 ,
weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and weekends between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Time. You can also send an email to Westat at [email protected].
If you have any questions about your rights as a NSCS Study respondent, call Westat’s Human
Subjects Protections office at 1-888-920-7631. Please leave a message with your first name, the
name of the research study that you are calling about (National Survey of Crime and Safety), and
a phone number beginning with the area code. A Westat IRB representative will return your call
as soon as possible.
Consent request

Please tell the interviewer if you give permission for the Westat researcher to interview you.
I have read the information about this study and have been given the chance to discuss it and to
ask questions.
 I agree to participate in the interview.
 I agree for my interview to be recorded.

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Parental Permission for Youth Participation

National Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS)
Parent Permission for Youth Participation
Introduction

The National Survey of Crime and Safety is sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) at the
Department of Justice (DOJ). Westat, an independent research firm, is conducting the study.
Purpose of the study

The NSCS Study asks questions of adults and youth all over the country about whether they
experienced crime in the past 12 months and what they think about community safety or the local
police. You don’t have to be a victim of a crime to take part in the study. We need counts of
people who are victims and counts of people who are not victims to have a full understanding of
crime in the United States.
It will take between 20 minutes and 40 minutes, depending on your experiences.
Your child’s participation

We would like your permission to ask your child to participate in this one-time interview. If you
(and your child) agree, the Westat researcher will ask your child questions about different areas of
life, including his or her attitudes about your local community and/or local police, personal
victimization experiences (if any), health status and disabilities, as well as background questions, such
as race and ethnicity. If there is a question that your child does not want to answer or talk about,
he/she can skip it.
The survey is voluntary. It is entirely up to you whether we ask your child to participate, and then it
is up to your child – your child does not have to do this and he/she can stop answering questions at
any point. Your child’s participation in this research project is voluntary.
The interview will be conducted in private and will generally take between 20 minutes and 40 minutes,
depending on your child’s experiences. You will not see your child’s answers and you will be asked
to leave the room while the interview takes place (unless your child tells the interviewer they want
you to stay).
Benefits and risks of participation

There are no direct benefits to your child for participating in this study, but information from the
study will help give the Bureau of Justice Statistics a better understanding of victimization in this
country. The study may also benefit your community and the Nation by improving programs that
focus on community safety or policing.

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If you or your child feels uncomfortable about any of the questions, it’s OK to skip those
questions. One possible risk is that some questions may upset your child, if he or she
experienced a recent victimization. If your child does become upset during the interview, the
interviewer will offer to take a break, or stop the interview and get you. Interviewers are all trained
to identify signs of distress and will have links and toll-free phone numbers to connect to
counselor services if needed.
There is also a possible risk that survey answers could be revealed, but we take several steps to
protect your privacy and your child’s privacy, and to prevent this from happening.
Protection of personal information

The study has several safeguards in place to protect the identities of all respondents, including yours
and your child’s. The information you provide will not be shared with your child; and information
your child provides will not be shared with you, the child’s school, or the authorities.
The researchers will take additional steps to protect your identity and your child’s identity.


We’ll treat all of the information in this study as private. The information will be used only
for research purposes.



We’ll label your child’s interview answers with a code number only, not his or her name.



We’ll store all personal information in a protected computer file separate from the interview
data. We’ll keep the key to the code in a password-protected database.



We’ll combine your child’s data with those of other people in the study. In addition, we’ll
only put information about groups of people in our reports. This means we can’t put
information about individuals in any report about the NSCS Study.



We’ll destroy all personal information that could identify you and your child, like your
name, address, and phone number, after this phase of the study is over.

We would like to record the interview. Sometimes it is helpful to review a portion of a recording to
better understand how the interview went. If the recording is reviewed later, it will only be by a few
Westat staff and possibly the client (BJS). We may use answers from the recordings in our research
reports but we never include names in the reports. If you choose not to allow your child’s interview
to be recorded, that’s okay.
To help keep everything private:
 Your child’s name will not be recorded on the interview notes or reported in any reports.
 Everything that your child says will be confidential – that is, no one outside the research
team will know what your child told us.
BJS will protect and maintain the confidentiality of personally identifiable information (PII) to
the fullest extent under federal law. BJS, its employees, and its contractors (Westat staff) will
only use the information provided for statistical or research purposes pursuant to 34 U.S.C. §
10134. All PII collected under BJS’s authority is protected under the confidentiality provisions
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of 34 U.S.C. § 10231. Any person who violates these provisions may be punished by a fine up to
$10,000, in addition to any other penalties imposed by law. Further, per the Cybersecurity
Enhancement Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. § 151), federal information systems are protected from
malicious activities through cybersecurity screening of transmitted dataSince the survey is
protected under 34 U.S.C. § 10134 and 10231 even if we learn that you or someone else is
harming you, your child, or others around you, we are legally not allowed to report this to the
police or anyone else. However, you and your child are free to tell anyone about your
experiences. We will be giving everyone who completes the survey a link to a website that has
contact information for people who can help.
Questions

You can ask the interviewer any questions you have about this study.
If you have any other questions about the study, call Westat’s toll-free number, 1-855-849-6119 ,
weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and weekends between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Time. You can also send an email to Westat at [email protected].
If you have any questions about your rights as a NSCS Study respondent, call Westat’s Human
Subjects Protections office at 1-888-920-7631. Please leave a message with your first name, the
name of the research study that you are calling about (National Survey of Crime and Safety), and
a phone number beginning with the area code. A Westat IRB representative will return your call
as soon as possible.
Consent request

Please tell the interviewer if you give permission to ask your child if he/she wants to participate in
the interview. Your child must also agree to participate in the interview. Your child will be told
that he or she agrees to take part in the study, but has the right to refuse individual questions, to
stop the interview at any time, or refuse to participate in this or any future interviews.
I have read the information about this study and have been given the chance to discuss it and to
ask questions. I understand that my child must also agree to participate.
 I give permission for you to ask my child to participate in the interview
 I give permission for my child’s interview to be recorded for quality control purposes

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Youth Assent

National Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS)
Youth Assent to Participate
Introduction

You are being asked to take part in the National Survey of Crime and Safety (NSCS). A government
agency called the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked Westat
to conduct the NSCS.
Purpose of the study

The NSCS asks questions of adults and youth all over the country about whether they have
experienced any crime in the past 12 months and what they think about community safety or the
local police. Even if you haven’t been the victim of crime, we still want to include you in this study.
We need counts of people who are victims and counts of people who are not victims to fully
understand crime in the country.
It will take between 20 minutes and 40 minutes, depending on your experiences.
Your participation

We are asking you to take part in today’s interview. Your parent or guardian has said it is ok for us
to ask you to participate, but the interview is voluntary. It’s up to you if you want to take part. You
don’t have to take part in the interview. You can skip any questions that you don’t want to answer
and you can stop the interview at any time.
We’d like to ask you the questions in private, but if you would rather have a parent or another adult
in the room with you during the interview, that’s ok too. We will not attach your name to any of
your answers, and we will not share your answers with anyone outside of our research team, like
your parents, your school, the authorities, or anyone else.
Benefits and risks of participation

We can’t give you anything for answering the survey. But when we combine the answers you give
with the answers from other children your age around the country, the information may help
improve the safety of millions of Americans.
It is possible that some questions may upset or bother you. Again, you can skip any question you
don’t want to answer.
Protection of personal information

The study will protect your information which means we will not share any of your answers with
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your parents, your school, or the authorities.


We’ll treat all of the information in this study as private. BJS researchers use the survey
answers to inform their research about people’s experience with crime across the country.”.



We’ll label your interview answers with a code number only, not his or her name.



We’ll combine your answers with other youth who participate in the study. In addition,
we’ll only put information about groups of people in our reports. This means we can’t put
information about individuals in any report about the NSCS Study.



We’ll destroy all personal information that could identify you, like your name, address, and
phone number, after the study is over.

We would like to record the interview. Sometimes it is helpful to listen to the recordings to help us
understand how the interview went. If the recording is reviewed later, it will only be by a few Westat
staff and possibly the client (BJS). We may use answers from the recordings in our research reports
but we never include names in the reports. If you choose not to allow your interview to be recorded,
that’s okay.
To help keep everything private:
 Your name will not be recorded on the interview notes or reported in any reports.
 Everything that you say will be confidential – that is, no one outside the research team will
know what you told us.
All personally identifiable information (PII) collected under BJS’s authority is protected under the
confidentiality provisions of 34 U.S.C. § 10231. Any person who violates those rules may be
punished by a fine up to $10,000, in addition to any other penalties imposed by law. Further, per the
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. § 151), federal information systems are protected
from malicious activities through cybersecurity screening of transmitted data.
Since the survey is protected under 34 U.S.C. § 10134 and 10231,even if we learn that you or
someone else is harming you, or others around you, we are legally not allowed to report this to the
police or anyone else. However, you are free to tell anyone about your experiences. We will be
giving everyone who completes the survey a link to a website that has contact information for
people who can help.
Questions

You can ask the interviewer any questions you have about this study.
If you have any other questions about the study, call Westat’s toll-free number, 1-855-849-6119 ,
weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and weekends between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Time. You can also send an email to Westat at [email protected].
If you have any questions about your rights as a NSCS Study respondent, call Westat’s Human
Subjects Protections office at 1-888-920-7631. Please leave a message with your first name, the
name of the research study that you are calling about (National Survey of Crime and Safety), and a
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phone number beginning with the area code. A Westat IRB representative will return your call as
soon as possible.
Assent request

Please tell the interviewer if it is ok to ask you the survey questions, and if it is ok to record the
interview.
 I will participate in the interview.
 I agree to have my interview recorded.

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E. Providing Resources
All respondents will be provided with a list of hotline numbers before ending the interview session,
regardless of whether the interviewer identified any distress. For interviews being conducted by phone
(or remotely), the interviewer will offer to read the resources aloud to the respondent. Regardless, all
respondents will receive a copy of the resources in their incentive mailing.
Callers can connect free of charge to the phone hotlines and will be directed to local agencies in their
area. Individuals can also connect with trained hotline staff online through a secure chat messaging
system.

Adult Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
www.thehotline.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-202-467-8700
www.victimsofcrime.org
Child Help® National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
www.childhelp.org
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Victim Connect
1-855-4-VICTIM
www.victimconnect.org

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Resources for Youth

Counseling Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-422-4453
Website: https://www.childhelp.org/

Boys Town National Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-448-3000
Website: http://www.boystown.org/hotline/Pages/default.aspx

The National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-799-7233
Website: www.thehotline.org

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Telephone: 1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The National Sex Assault Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-656-4673
Website: www.rainn.org

Services targeted to LGBTQ Youth
The Trevor Project:
Telephone: 1-866-488-7386
Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Victim Referral Services
Victim Connect:
Telephone: 1-855-484-2846
Website: http://victimconnect.org/

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NSCS
Handling Respondent Distress and
Privacy Considerations

NISVS Cognitive Interviewer Training

Key Takeaways from Home Study
• Some victims may experience an emotional
response when recalling details of victimization.

• Your role is to be human, but always a
researcher. You are not a therapist and should
not be giving advice or trying to help them.

• All SPs will receive a list of counseling and victim
services resources.

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Key Takeaways from Home Study, Cont.
• SPs may exhibit a low to moderate level of
distress.
 “Are you doing ok?”
 “Do you need to take a short break?”

• While rare, some may exhibit extreme distress or
intent to harm self or others.
 Connect SP with a hotline counselor or 911 rather than
dealing with the issue yourself.
 Your safety is our top concern – end interview and leave
HH when necessary.
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Key Takeaways from Home Study, Cont.
• Interviews should be done in a private location.
 If privacy is not possible, offer to reschedule the
interview.
 If youth would like a parent to observe, that is fine.
 If youth does not want parent to observe, but adult
insists, code case as refusal.

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Reactions to Victim Videos
• What were the victim’s emotional reactions to
disclosing?
 My Story – Dealing with Domestic Violence
 Victim Impact: Listen and Learn – Leanna’s Story

• What were your emotional reactions to watching
each video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9LomNsQ4mY (until 3:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcqij3i8NUU

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Role Play
• Pair up and practice your response to the
following scenarios.
 Respondent in CATI mode answers that her ex-husband
has been threatening to hurt her and their son and asks
you “Do you think I should call the police?”

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Role Play
• Pair up and practice your response to the
following scenarios.
 Respondent in in-person mode reports that his home was
broken into earlier this year and that he has had some
panic attacks since then. As he is telling you this, he
voice starts to tremble and he gets very quiet.

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Role Play
• Pair up and practice your response to the
following scenarios.
 Respondent in CATI mode answers that she was
mugged at gunpoint and as she is answering questions
about the weapon that was used, you hear her begin to
cry.

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Role Play
• Pair up and practice your response to the
following scenarios.
 Respondent in in-person mode takes a long pause while
answering the questions about sexual assault. When you
ask “Are you doing ok?”, the respondent bursts into tears
and can’t seem to stop crying.

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Role Play
• Pair up and practice your response to the
following scenarios.
 Youth in in-person mode is recalling repeated bullying
and attacks over the past year and reveals that she
attempted suicide a few months ago.

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Attachment 17: Victim resources – hotline numbers

Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
www.thehotline.org

National Center for Victims of Crime
1-202-467-8700
www.victimsofcrime.org

Child Help® National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
www.childhelp.org

Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov

Victim Connect
1-855-4-VICTIM
www.victimconnect.org

Resources for Youth

Counseling Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-422-4453
Website: https://www.childhelp.org/

Boys Town National Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-448-3000
Website: http://www.boystown.org/hotline/Pages/default.aspx

The National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-799-7233
Website: www.thehotline.org

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Telephone: 1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The National Sex Assault Hotline:
Telephone: 1-800-656-4673
Website: www.rainn.org

Services targeted to LGBTQ Youth
The Trevor Project:
Telephone: 1-866-488-7386
Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Victim Referral Services
Victim Connect:
Telephone: 1-855-484-2846
Website: http://victimconnect.org/