Comparison of the National Violent Death Reporting System and Supplementary Homicide Report: Potential Benefits of Integration

• NCJ Number: 233561
• Journal: Justice Research and Policy Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Dated: 2008 Pages: 67-97
• Author(s): Ryan T. Shields; Brian W. Ward
• Date Published: 2008
• Length: 31 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper examines a new data source called the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).

Abstract

This paper introduces researchers and practitioners to a new data source called the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS), which has the potential to be linked to the Supplementary Homicide Report (SHR). Using data from Maryland, the authors examine limitations of the SHR cited by past research and how integration of the SHR with the NVDRS can simultaneously enhance both the SHR and NVDRS. Although some limitations remain, it appears that the integration of the SHR with the NVDRS has potential benefits that can more accurately inform both homicide research and local policy. (Published Abstract)