American Indian expereince per capita rates of violence which are more than twice those of the US resident population.
1 violent crime for every 4 persons (ages 18-24)
The rate of violent crime experienced by American Indian women is neraly 50% higher than that reported by black males.
On a per capita basis, American Indians had a rate of prison incarceration about 38% higher than the national rate.
854 American Indians were convicted in Federal court- 9% for murder and 20 % for rape.*** Asian and black victims of violence were more likely than American Indian or white victims to have reported a robbery.
About half (52%) of the violent crimes committed against Amercian Indians occured among those age 12-24 yeas.
Nearly 6 in 10 of the violent crimes experienced by American Indians had been committed against males, similar to the national distribution.
White's make up 60% of the offenders that have committed some sort of crime against the Native.
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