Concept information
Preferred term
sexual orientation and victimization
Definition
- A strong positive correlation exists between sexual orientation and the risk, frequency, and intensity of criminal victimization, especially violent offenses. Social scientists have determined that one's sexual orientation independently increases the odds of victimization through multivariate analysis using logistic regression. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Sexual Orientation and Victimization]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/sexual_orientation_and_victimization
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