Abstract
The kidnaping of children has generated a great deal of public concern, not to mention confusion and controversy. These crimes, from the kidnaping of the Lindbergh baby to the abduction and murder of Adam Walsh, have been some of the most notorious and highly publicized news stories of recent history, occupying a central place in the fears and anxieties of parents. Yet, an ongoing debate has raged over how frequently such crimes occur, which children are most at risk, and who the primary offenders are.
Department
Crimes Against Children Research Center, Sociology
Publication Date
6-2000
Journal Title
Juvenile Justice Bulletin
Publisher
United States Department of Justice
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Finkelhor, David & Ormrod, Richard. Kidnapping of juveniles: Patterns from NIBRS. Juvenile Justice Bulletin - NCJ181161 (pgs. 1-8). Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.