UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | AMERICAS
Modernization of Definitions of Rape
Type of Measure
Research and statistical data > Administrative data > Justice
Form of Violence
Sexual violence
Year
2012
Brief Description

The Department of Justice modernized the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Report definition of rape, which will lead to more comprehensive statistical reporting of rape nationwide. For the first time, rapes of men and boys will be included in U.S. national crime statistics. The old definition, which only covers rape of women by force, did not capture the true impact of this crime. Because the new definition is more inclusive, reported crimes of rape are likely to rise in future years.

Source of Information
The Government of the United States of America, National Review on Beijing +20 2014, pg 22
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