Persons with activity limitations are at greater risk of multiple victimization

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Some research indicates that persons with disabilities are more likely to experience multiple victimization (Petersilia, 2009, OVC, 2009, Marley and Buila, 2001). These findings were confirmed through the analysis of the 2004 survey. Considering all violent crimes, including those committed by spouses, 46% of persons with activity limitations who were victims of a violent crime were victims more than once during the 12 months preceding the survey, compared to 35% of persons without limitations. Moreover, 51% of women with activity limitations had been victims of more than one violent crime during the 12 preceding months compared to 36% of women without limitations. There was no significant difference for men.