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Abstract: 

Schools and colleges are valued institutions that help build upon the Nation’s foundations and serve as an arena where the growth and stability of future generations begin. Crime in schools and colleges is therefore one of the most troublesome social problems in the Nation today. Not only does it affect those involved in the criminal incident, but it also hinders societal growth and stability. In that light, it is vital to understand the characteristics surrounding crime in schools, colleges, and universities and the offenders who reportedly commit these offenses so that law enforcement, policy makers, school administrators, and the public can properly combat and reduce the amount of crime occurring at these institutions.

Keywords: Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act 6 (Clery Act); National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS);

Affiliations:  1: Crime Analysis, Research, and Development Unit, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation; 2: Crime Analysis, Research, and Development Unit, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation.