Third-Party Involvement in Violent Crime 1993-99
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In addition to the third parties’ presence during incidents of violence, they often serve as witnesses to criminal events. They may call the police, provide information that helps to solve crimes, clarify the characteristics of the incident, or bear some responsibility for the commencement or escalation Third parties were present during two-thirds of all violent victimizations between 1993 and 1999. Third parties were present at 70% of assaults, 52% of robberies, and 29% of rapes or sexual assaults.
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