Murder
Manslaughter
The Extent of Homicide
The Nature of Homicide
A Cross-National Comparison of Homicide Rates

Assault

Family-Related Crimes

Spouse Abuse
Child Abuse
Abuse of the Elderly

Rape and Sexual Assault

Characteristics of the Rape Event
Who Are the Rapists?
Rape and the Legal System
Community Response

Kidnapping

Robbery

Characteristics of Robbers
The Consequences of Robbery

Organized Crime

The History of Organized Crime
The Structure and Impact of Organized Crime
The New Ethnic Diversity in Organized Crime

Emerging Problems

Terrorism
Hate Crimes
Militias
Violence in Schools

Violence and Gun Control

The Extent of Firearm-Related Offenses
Youth and Guns
Controlling Handgun Use
The Gun-Control Debate

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