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Crime in Indian Country - Another 'Trail of Tears'

NCJ Number
105485
Author(s)
K Peak; J Spencer
Date Published
Unknown
Length
18 pages
Annotation
The status of Indian criminality was examined using Uniform Crime Report data for 1976-1985.
Abstract
Compared to other racial groups and the general population, American Indians were arrested at higher rates, particularly for alcohol-related offenses. The overall arrest rate for Indians tended to be about twice its proportion in the population. However, Indians were less likely than other groups or the general population to be arrested for violent and Part 1 property offenses. While Indians tend to live in rural areas, they were most frequently arrested in cities. In Indian territory, disorderly conduct is the major legal problem, followed by drunkenness/public intoxication, gaming violations, assault and battery, and liquor law violations. Given this propensity toward less serious alcohol-related offenses, measures and resources addressing this type of criminality are indicated. 1 figure, 3 tables, and 12 references.

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