The purpose of this project is to
identify, develop, and test alternative methods for collecting
self-report data on rape and sexual assault. The proposed work will
enhance the Bureau of Justice Statistics' understanding of the
discrepancies that arise from differing self-report methodologies
used in measuring rape and sexual assault and will assist in
determining the optimal design components for measuring these
crimes. The results of this project will be used to redesign the
methods used on the NCVS to collect data on rape and sexual
assault. This nonsubstantive change is submitted to increase the
sample and burden hours to accomodate a cell phone screener. See
attached memo and cell phone screener documents.
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USC 3732 Name of Law: Justice System Improvement
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.