The First National Juvenile

Online Victimization Incidence

Study (N-JOV-1)

NDACAN Dataset Number 135

Codebook

National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14850
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ndacan@cornell.edu

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Initial release: 12/2/2009

Last Revision: 1/13/2021

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The First National Juvenile Online Victimization Incidence
Study (N-JOV-1)
Data Collected by

David Finkelhor, Ph.D.

University of New Hampshire Durham, NH

Janis Wolak, J.D.

University of New Hampshire Durham, NH

Kimberly J. Mitchell, Ph.D.

University of New Hampshire Durham, NH

Funded by

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention

Distributed by

National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN)

Codebook Created or Modified by

Holly M. Larrabee, MSHP, Statistician

National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

in collaboration with

Kimberly J. Mitchell, Ph.D. University of New Hampshire Durham, NH

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 Preface

The data for The First National Juvenile Online Victimization Incidence Study (N-JOV-1) have
been given to the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) for public
distribution by David Finkelhor. Funding for the project was provided by National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
(Award Number(s): 98-MC-CX-K002, 98-JN-FX-0012).

Acknowledgement of Source

Authors should acknowledge the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
(NDACAN) and the original collector(s) of the data when publishing manuscripts that use data
provided by the Archive. Users of these data are urged to follow some adaptation of the
statement below.

The data used in this publication were made available by the National Data Archive on Child
Abuse and Neglect, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, and have been used with permission. Data
from The First National Juvenile Online Victimization Incidence Study (N-JOV-1) were
originally collected by: David Finkelhor. Funding for the project was provided by National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention (Award Number(s): 98-MC-CX-K002, 98-JN-FX-0012). The collector(s) of the
original data, the funder(s), NDACAN, Cornell University and their agents or employees bear no
responsibility for the analyses or interpretations presented here.

The bibliographic citation for this data collection is:

Finkelhor, D., Mitchell, K., & Wolak, J. (2009). National Juvenile Online Victimization
Incidence Study (N-JOV-1) [Dataset]. National Data Archive on Child Abuse and
Neglect. https://doi.org/10.34681/YH08-3G86

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contributors.

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Table of Contents
The First National Juvenile Online Victimization Incidence Study (N-JOV-1)............................. 1
Data Collected by........................................................................................................................ 2
Funded by.................................................................................................................................... 2
Distributed by.............................................................................................................................. 2
Codebook Created or Modified by ............................................................................................. 2
Preface......................................................................................................................................... 3
Acknowledgement of Source ...................................................................................................... 3
Publication Submission Requirement ......................................................................................... 3
Guide to the Codebook Document .............................................................................................. 5
Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................. 5
Listing of Variable Metadata in Alphabetical Order by Variable Name .................................... 7

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 Guide to the Codebook Document

This document contains the variable metadata associated with the dataset listed on the first page.
Technical support for this dataset is provided by the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and
Neglect (NDACAN). Please email questions to NDACANsupport@cornell.edu.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronyms and abbreviations used in this dataset, including documentation files and the data file:

Acronym/abbreviation Definition/meaning
Operation Avalanche (United States police child pornography
APRI
crackdown)
CP Child Pornography
CPS Child Protective Services
Department of Children and Families (Department of Health and
DCF
Human Services)
DK Don't Know
DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid
DOJ United States Department of Justice
DSS Department of Social Services
DUI Driving under the influence
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fserv File server
HD Hard drive
HH Household
HTCIA International High Technology Crime Investigation Association
IACIS International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
ICAC Internet Crimes Against Children
AOL instant messaging program (Acronym is a homophone for "I
ICQ
seek you")
IRC Internet Relay Chat
JAZ drive Removable disk storage drive
LEA Law Enforcement Agency
NA/ref Not ascertainable/refused
Ncase Software that creates a log of internet surfing activity
NDACAN National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

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Acronym/abbreviation Definition/meaning
NCMEC National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
NJOV National Juvenile Online Victimization Study
NJOV-1 The First National Juvenile Online Victimization Study
Not app Not applicable
NYM Anonymous Internet Mailing List
O Offender
OJJDP Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
PSU Primary sampling unit
SAS SAS statistical software program
S/he She or he
SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and
SEARCH
Statistics
SEM Sexually Exploited Minors
SPSS IBM SPSS Statistics - software program
Stata Stata statistical software program
UA Undercover Agent
UC Undercover
V Victim
WOR Sampling without replacement
ZIP drive Removeable disk storage drive

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 Listing of Variable Metadata in Alphabetical Order by Variable Name
Name Variable Label
agncytyp What type of agency is this?
as18aa1f SPECIFY WHO (BEFORE): Did the
victim tell anyone about the first meeting
(RECODE of string variable)
as18bb1f SPECIFY WHO (AFTER): Did the
victim tell anyone about the first meeting
(RECODE of string variable)
as18bb2f SPECIFY WHO (AFTER): Did the
victim tell anyone about the first meeting
(RECODE of string variable)
as5aa14f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string
variable)
as5aa15f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string
variable)
ase1 Now I have some questions about the
crime. First, I want to confirm that [the
victim] and [the offender] first met on the
Internet?
ase10 Did the offender use the Internet to send
pictures to [the victim]?
ase10a Were any of the pictures sexual in nature?
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Values
1= Federal; 2= ICAC; 3= State; 4=
County; 5= Local
1= Friend or sibling; 2= Parent or
other adult family member; 3=
Other adult; 4= Online friend; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Friend or sibling; 2= Parent or
other adult family member; 3=
Other adult; 4= Online friend; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Friend or sibling; 2= Parent or
other adult family member; 3=
Other adult; 4= Online friend; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Screen name; 2= Photo or
physical description of self; 3=
Other sort of description of self; 4=
E-mail address; 5= Grade or
student status; 6= Activities; 7=
Personal quotes; 8= Sexual
reference; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
1= Screen name; 2= Photo or
physical description of self; 3=
Other sort of description of self; 4=
E-mail address; 5= Grade or
student status; 6= Activities; 7=
Personal quotes; 8= Sexual
reference; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
1= YES, MET ONLINE; 2= NO,
BRIEF MEETING LEADING TO
ONLINE RELATIONSHIP; 3=
NO, PRIOR RELATIONSHIP; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
ase10ba Were these still pictures? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase10bb Were these digital videos? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase10bc Were these something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase10ca Did they depict the offender nude or in a 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
sexual pose? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase10cb Did they depict adult pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase10cc Did they depict child pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase10cd Did they depict something else? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase11 Did [the victim] use the Internet to send 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
pictures to [the offender]? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase11a Were any of the pictures sexual in nature? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase11ba Were these images still pictures? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase11bb Were these images digital videos? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase11bc Were these images something else? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase11c1f What was depicted? (RECODE of string 1= Graphic sexual pictures of V; 2=
variable) Adult pornography; 3=
Pornography - not sure if adult or
child; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
ase11c2f What was depicted? (RECODE of string 1= Nude or sexual pictures of V or
variable) other minor; 2= Adult
pornography; 3= Pornography - not
sure if adult or child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase12 Did [the offender] post pictures or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
information about the victim online, like NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
on a website or bulletin board?
ase13 Did [the victim] post pictures or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
information about his/herself online, like NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
on a website or bulletin board?

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Name Variable Label Values
ase13a1f What did the victim do? DESCRIBE 1= Personal website; 2= Non-
(RECODE of string variable) sexual pictures of V; 3= Soft-core
CP pictures of V; 4= Hard-core CP
pictures of V; 5= Other (online
application); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase14a Did the offender talk with the victim on 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
the telephone? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase14b Did the offender send anything to the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
victim offline, like by regular mail? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase14c Did the offender offer the victim money 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
or gifts? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase14d Did the offender give the victim money or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
gifts? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase14e Did the offender have any other sort of 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offline contact with the victim? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
(SPECIFY)
ase14f Did the offender do anything to confirm 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
the identity of the victim? (SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase15 Did the offender and [the victim] meet 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
each other face to face (after their online NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
contact)?
ase16 Did [the offender] and the victim make 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
plans to meet each face to face? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase16a I have some questions about the extent of 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
their plans. Did they establish a meeting NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
place?
ase16b Did either of them buy travel tickets or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
take other clear action to further their NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
plans?
ase16c Did either of them arrive at a meeting 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
place? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase17f Why didn't the meeting happen? 1= Family intervened; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Authorities intervened; 3= O
backed out; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
ase18a YES, BEFORE (Who?) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase18b YES, AFTER (Who?) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ase19 Where did the initial face-to-face meeting 1= A PUBLIC PLACE; 2= A
between the offender and the victim take HOTEL OR MOTEL; 3 "THE
place? Was it at… OFFENDER'S HOME" 4 "THE
VICTIM'S HOME" 5= OTHER
(SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase1a How did [the offender] and [the victim] 1= THROUGH FAMILY; 2=
first meet? THROUGH A FRIEND; 3
"VICTIM'S SCHOOL" 4=
ACTIVITY (SPECIFY); 5
"OFFENDER'S JOB (SPECIFY)" 6
"VICTIM'S JOB (SPECIFY)" 7=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase2 Where did [the offender] and victim meet 1= IN A CHAT ROOM OR IRC;
(interact) online? Was it…. 2= THROUGH INSTANT
MESSAGES; 3= THROUGH E-
MAIL; 4= SOME OTHER WAY
(SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase20 About how many miles from the victim's 1= LESS THAN 10 MILES; 2=
home was this meeting place? OVER 10 TO 50 MILES; 3=
OVER 50 TO 300 MILES; 4=
OVER 300 TO 500 MILES; 5=
OVER 500 TO 1000 MILES; 6=
MORE THAN 1000 MILES; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

ase21 Did [the victim] travel across state lines 0= NO; 1= YES, STATE LINES;
(or international boundaries) to get to the 2= YES, INTERNATIONAL
meeting? BOUNDARIES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase22a Did the victim get to the meeting place by 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
car? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase22aaf SPECIFY OTHER: How did [the victim] 1= Walked; 2= Bicycled; 3= Picked
get to the meeting place? (RECODE of up by O; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
string variable) 99= NOT APP
ase22b Did the victim get to the meeting place by 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
airplane? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase22c Did the victim get to the meeting place by 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
bus? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase22d Did the victim get to the meeting place 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
some other way? (SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ase23 And about how many miles from [the 1= LESS THAN 10 MILES; 2=
offender's] home was the initial meeting OVER 10 TO 50 MILES; 3=
place? OVER 50 TO 300 MILES; 4=
OVER 300 TO 500 MILES; 5=
OVER 500 TO 1000 MILES; 6=
MORE THAN 1000 MILES; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

ase24 Did [the offender] travel across state lines
(or international boundaries) to get to the
initial meeting?
ase25a Did the offender get to the meeting place
by car?
ase25b Did the offender get to the meeting place
by airplane?
ase25c Did the offender get to the meeting place
by bus?
ase25d Did the offender get to the meeting place
some other way? (SPECIFY)
ase26 Did [the victim] and offender meet face-
to-face more than once?
ase26a How many times did they meet?
ase26bf Over what period of time did meetings
occur? (RECODE of string variable)
ase26c1f Where did (these meetings happen) (they
stay)? (RECODE of string variable)
ase26c2f Where did (these meetings happen) (they
stay)? (RECODE of string variable)
0= NO; 1= YES, STATE LINES;
2= YES, INTERNATIONAL
BOUNDARIES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
96= LIVED OR STAYED
TOGETHER; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 1 day or less; 2= >1-7 days; 3=
>1 week to 1 month; 4= >1-6
months; 5= >6-12 months; 6= >1-3
years; 7= >3-5 years; 8= >5 years;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= Public place; 2= Motel or hotel;
3 "O's home or workplace" 4 "V's
home" 5= Other dwelling or private
place; 6= Automobile; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Public place; 2= Motel or hotel;
3 "O's home or workplace" 4 "V's
home" 5= Other dwelling or private
place; 6= Automobile; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
ase26c3f Where did (these meetings happen) (they
stay)? (RECODE of string variable)
ase27 I have some questions about things that
might have happened when [the victim]
and offender were together face-to-face.
Was there any illegal sexual activity
between the victim and the offender?
ase27a What kind(s) of illegal sexual activity?
Was it… (MARK HIGHEST LEVEL)
ase27aa SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE: What
kind(s) of illegal sexual activity?
ase27b At the time it happened, was any of the
sexual activity voluntary on the part of
[the victim]?
ase27c Had [the victim] been sexually active
before this crime (as far as you know)?
ase27d At any point, did [the offender] use
violence or threats of violence to sexually
assault [the victim]?
ase27e At any point, did [the offender] use
coercion to sexually assault [the victim]?
By coercion, I mean the offender
threatened or pressured [the victim] into
doing something [the victim] did not want
to do.
ase28a Was the victim abducted, meaning moved
more than 50 feet against her/his will?
ase28b Was the victim illegally detained,
meaning held somewhere against her/his
will?
ase28c Was the victim physically assaulted?
ase28d Was the victim physically injured by any
means?
ase28e Was the victim offered or given illegal
drugs or alcohol?
ase28f Did the victim commit any crimes when
s/he was with the offender?
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Values
1= Public place; 2= Motel or hotel;
3 "O's home or workplace" 4 "V's
home" 5= Other dwelling or private
place; 6= Automobile; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
No values
No values
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label
ase28g Was the victim offered or given adult
pornography?
ase28h Was there any other sort of incident when
the victim and offender were together that
we should know about? (DESCRIBE)
ase29 Did the victim run away from home or
leave home with consent to be with the
offender at any point during the crime?
ase2aaf SPECIFY SOME OTHER WAY: Where
did [the offender] and victim meet
(interact) online? Was it…. (RECODE of
String Variable)
ase2af Do you have the name of the chat room
(online club) and/or some other
descriptive information about it?
(RECODE of string variable)
ase2b Was this a sexually oriented chat room
(online club) (as far as you know)?
ase2ca Did the offender and victim communicate
through chatrooms?
ase2cb Did the offender and victim communicate
through Instant Messages?
ase2cc Did the offender and victim communicate
through e-mail?
ase2cd Did the offender and victim communicate
through video communications?
ase2ce Did the offender and victim communicate
through something else? (SPECIFY)
ase30 Did [the offender] and victim travel or go
anywhere together at any time?
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Values
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
No values
1= Internet club or website
(includes personal ad, UC
business); 2= Gaming; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Gay or lesbian; 2= Adult sex or
romance; 3= Adult sex with
children or teens; 4= Geographic
location (includes romance by
location); 5= UC set up website; 6=
Slave or torture site; 7= For
teenagers; 8= Games or sports
oriented; 9= Ethnic culture; 10=
Description not specified; 11=
Other (fight room, party lines); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
ase30a1f Where did they go together? (RECODE 1= Public place (store, park, movie,
of string variable) restaurant); 2 "O's home or work
place" 3= Hotel or motel; 4= Drove
around (within state); 5= Remote
area; 6= Traveled to other states;
7= Traveled to other country; 8
"V's home" 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

ase30a2f Where did they go together? (RECODE 1= Public place (store, park, movie,
of string variable) restaurant); 2 "O's home or work
place" 3= Hotel or motel; 4= Drove
around (within state); 5= Remote
area; 6= Traveled to other states;
7= Traveled to other country; 8
"V's home" 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

ase30a3f Where did they go together? (RECODE 1= Public place (store, park, movie,
of string variable) restaurant); 2 "O's home or work
place" 3= Hotel or motel; 4= Drove
around (within state); 5= Remote
area; 6= Traveled to other states;
7= Traveled to other country; 8
"V's home" 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

ase30b About how far did they travel together? 1= LESS THAN 10 MILES; 2=
OVER 10 TO 50 MILES; 3=
OVER 50 TO 300 MILES; 4=
OVER 300 TO 500 MILES; 5=
OVER 500 TO 1000 MILES; 6=
MORE THAN 1000 MILES; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

ase30c Did they travel across state lines (or 0= NO; 1= YES, STATE LINES;
international boundaries)? 2= YES, INTERNATIONAL
BOUNDARIES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase31 Did [the victim] ever spend the night with 0= NO; 1= YES; 2= FAMILY
[the offender]? MEMBERS OR LIVED IN SAME
HOUSEHOLD; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ase32 At any time when [the victim] was with 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
[the offender], were the victim's NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
whereabouts unknown to (her/his)
parent(s) or caretaker(s)?
ase32af How long was V's whereabouts 1= 1 day or less; 2= >1-7 days; 3=
unknown? (RECODE of string variable) >1 week to 1 month; 4= >1-6
months; 5= >6-12 months; 6= >1-3
years; 7= >3-5 years; 8= >5 years;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
ase32b Was (s/he) reported missing to a law 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
enforcement agency? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase3f How long did O and V communicate 1= 1 day or less; 2= >1-7 days; 3=
online (RECODE of string variable) >1 week to 1 month; 4= >1-6
months; 5= >6-12 months; 6= >1-3
years; 7= >3-5 years; 8= >5 years;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
ase4 About how many online interactions were No values
there between the offender and the
victim?
ase5 Did the victim have a profile or some 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
other sort of description posted online? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase5aa1 AGE 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa10 INTERESTS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa11 WORK NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa12 WORK ADDRESS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa13 OTHER (SPECIFY) 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa2 FIRST NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa3 LAST NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa4 HOME PHONE NUMBER 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa5 HOME ADDRESS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa6 TOWN 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa7 STATE OR COUNTRY 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa8 SCHOOL NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa9 SCHOOL ADDRESS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa97 DK 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa98 NA/REFUSED 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase5aa99 NOT APP 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
ase6a Did the offender deceive the victim about 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
his/her age? (SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ase6aa1 SPECIFY AGE No values
ase6aa1f SPECIFY AGE (RECODE of string 1= Younger than 16; 2= 16-17; 3=
variable) 18-21; 4= 22-25; 5= 26-29; 6= 30-
39; 7= 40-49; 8= 50-59; 9= 60 or
older; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
ase6b Did the offender deceive the victim about 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
his/her physical appearance? (Beyond NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
age) (SPECIFY)
ase6bb1f SPECIFY PHYSICAL APPEARANCE 1= Thinner, taller or more fit; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) More attractive or youthful; 3=
Used photo of someone else; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase6c Did the offender deceive the victim about 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
other aspects of identity like employment NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
and residence? (SPECIFY)
ase6cc1f SPECIFY OTHER ASPECTS OF 1= Being married or having
IDENTITY (RECODE of string variable) girlfriend; 2= Having children; 3=
Name; 4= Place of residence; 5=
Nationality; 6= Occupation; 7=
Gender; 8= Entire identity; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

ase6d Did the offender deceive the victim about 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
his/her sexual motives? (SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase6e Did the offender deceive the victim about 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
something else? (SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase7 At any point, did [the victim] deceive the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender about the victim age? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase7af SPECIFY AGE (RECODE of string 1= Younger than 16; 2= 16-17; 3=
variable) 18-21; 4= 22-25; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ase8 I have some questions about things [the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender] did online. Did [the offender] NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bring up sex or sex-related topics to [the
victim] when they were online together?
ase8a About how many interactions did [the No values
victim] and [the offender] have before
[s/he] brought up sex or sex-related topics
to the victim?
ase8b Did [the offender] ask [the victim] to 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
masturbate or engage in other sexual acts NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
when they were online together?

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Name Variable Label
ase9 Did the offender harass or stalk the victim
online?
ase9af What did the offender do? DESCRIBE
(RECODE of string variable)
bs1bb13f SPECIFY VICTIM'S JOB: How did [the
offender] and [the victim] first meet?
(RECODE of string variable)
bs1bb19f SPECIFY OTHER: How did [the
offender] and [the victim] first meet?
(RECODE of string variable)
bse1 Now I have some questions about the
crime. First, I want to confirm that [the
victim] and [the offender] knew each
other in person before this crime. I mean
they did not meet on the Internet.
bse10 Did the victim run away from home or
leave home with consent to be with the
offender at any point during the crime?
bse11 Did [the victim] ever spend the night with
[the offender]?
bse12 At any time when [the victim] was with
[the offender], were the victim's
whereabouts unknown to (her/his)
parent(s) or caretaker(s)?
bse12af How long were the victims whereabouts
unknown? (RECODE of string variable)
bse12b Was (s/he) reported missing to a law
enforcement agency?
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Values
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Sexually threatening or nasty e-
mails; 2= Unwelcome, persistent
attempts at contact online; 3=
Unwelcome, persistent attempts at
contact online and offline; 4=
Derogatory, hateful or threatening
postings; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
1= Delivery; 2= Food/retail; 3=
Babysitting; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Advertisement; 2= Public place
(bus stop, ballpark, bar); 3=
Neighbors; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
1= YES, KNEW EACH OTHER;
2= NO, MET ONLINE; 3= NO
RELATIONSHIP; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
No values
0= NO; 1= YES; 2= FAMILY
MEMBERS OR LIVED IN SAME
HOUSEHOLD; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 1 day or less; 2= >1-7 days; 3=
>1 week to 1 month; 4= >1-6
months; 5= >6-12 months; 6= >1-3
years; 7= >3-5 years; 8= > 5 years;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label
bse1a What was the relationship between [the
offender] and [the victim]?
bse1aa1f SPECIFY FAMILY MEMBER: What
was the relationship between [the
offender] and [the victim]? (RECODE of
string variable)
bse1aa7f SPECIFY ACQUAINTANCE: What was
the relationship between [the offender]
and [the victim]? (RECODE of string
variable)
bse1aa8f SPECIFY ACQUAINTANCE: What was
the relationship between [the offender]
and [the victim]? (RECODE of string
variable)
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Values
1= FAMILY MEMBERS
(SPECIFY); 2=
ACQUAINTANCES (SPECIFY);
3= SOMETHING ELSE
(SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Parent; 2= Step-parent; 3=
Other adult relative (grandparent,
uncle or aunt); 4= Juvenile relative
(sibling, cousin, or juvenile
relative); 5 "V's parent's boy or
girlfriend, fiance or intimate
partner" 6= Legal guardian; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Family friend or friend of
parent; 2 "Past intimate partner of
V's parent" 3= Friend or relative of
youth known to V; 4 "Neighbor of
V or member of V's community"
5= Leader or member of youth
organization; 6= Teacher; 7=
Babysitter of V; 8= Employer or
co-worker to V; 9 "Non-relative
living or staying in V's home" 10=
Coach or sports instructor; 11=
Other youth known to V through
school or activity; 12= Pimp; 13=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= Family friend or friend of
parent; 2 "Past intimate partner of
V's parent" 3= Friend or relative of
youth known to V; 4 "Neighbor of
V or member of V's community"
5= Leader or member of youth
organization; 6= Teacher; 7=
Babysitter of V; 8= Employer or
co-worker to V; 9 "Non-relative
living or staying in V's home" 10=
Coach or sports instructor; 11=
Other youth known to V through
school or activity; 12= Pimp; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
bse1b How did [the offender] and [the victim] 1= THROUGH FAMILY; 2=
first meet? THROUGH A FRIEND; 3
"VICTIM'S SCHOOL" 4=
ACTIVITY (SPECIFY); 5
"OFFENDER'S JOB (SPECIFY)" 6
"VICTIM'S JOB (SPECIFY)" 7=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse1bb1f SPECIFY ACTIVITY: How did [the 1= Common hobby; 2= Youth
offender] and [the victim] first meet? organization; 3= Sports; 97= DK;
(RECODE of string variable) 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse1bb7f SPECIFY OFFENDER'S JOB: How did 1= Retail store (dive shop,
[the offender] and [the victim] first meet? convenience store, video store); 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Instructor/leader; 3= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse1cf How long did crime continue before 1= 1 day or less; 2= >1-7 days; 3=
became known to police? (RECODE of >1 week to 1 month; 4= >1-6
string variable) months; 5= >6-12 months; 6= >1-3
years; 7= >3-5 years; 8= > 5 years;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
bse1d Did [the offender] and [the victim] use the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
Internet to communicate with each other NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
during the course of this crime?
bse1ea Chat rooms 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse1eb Instant messages 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse1ec E-mail 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse1ed Video communications? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse1ee Something else? SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse2 I have some questions about things [the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender] did online. Did [the offender] NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bring up sex or sex-related topics to [the
victim] when they were online together?
bse2a Did [the offender] ask [the victim] to 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
masturbate or engage in other sexual acts NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
when they were online together?

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Name Variable Label Values
bse3 Did the offender harass or stalk the victim 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
online? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse3a1f What did the offender do? DESCRIBE 1= Sexually threatening or nasty e-
(RECODE of string variable) mails; 2= Unwelcome, persistent
attempts at contact online; 3=
Derogatory, hateful or threatening
postings; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

bse4 Did the offender use the Internet to send 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
pictures to [the victim]? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4a Were any of the pictures sexual in nature? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4b1 Still pictures 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4b2 Digital videos 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4b3 Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4ca The offender nude or in a sexual pose? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4cb Adult pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4cc Child pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse4cd Something else? SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse5 Did [the victim] use the Internet to send 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
pictures to [the offender]? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse5a Were any of the pictures sexual in nature? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse5b1 Still pictures 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse5b2 Digital videos 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse5b3 Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse6 Did [the offender] post pictures or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
information about the victim online, like NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
on a website or bulletin board?

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Name Variable Label
bse6a1f What did the offender do? DESCRIBE
(RECODE of string variable)
bse6a2f What did the offender do? DESCRIBE
(RECODE of string variable)
bse7 Did [the victim] post pictures or
information about his/herself online, like
on a website or bulletin board?
bse8 I have some questions about things that
might have happened when [the victim]
and offender were together face-to-face.
Was there any illegal sexual activity
between the victim and the offender?
bse8a What kind(s) of illegal sexual activity?
Was it… (MARK HIGHEST LEVEL)
bse8a1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE
(RECODE of string variable)
bse8b Where did this illegal sexual activity
happen? Was it…
bse8b1f SPECIFY SOMEWHERE ELSE
(RECODE of string variable)
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Values
1= Non-sexual pictures of V; 2=
Soft-core CP pictures of V; 3=
Hard-core CP pictures of V; 4=
Hard-core CP pictures labeled as
being V, but not; 5= Advertised V
for prostitution; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Non-sexual pictures of V; 2=
Soft-core CP pictures of V; 3=
Hard-core CP pictures of V; 4=
Hard-core CP pictures labeled as
being V, but not; 5= Advertised V
for prostitution; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
No values
1= Solicitation; 2= Attempted
penetration; 3= Spanking; 4= V
touching O sexually; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1 "VICTIM'S HOME" 2
"OFFENDER'S HOME" 3
"VICTIM'S SCHOOL" 4
"OFFENDER'S JOB" 5
"VICTIM'S JOB" 6= HOTEL OR
MOTEL; 7= MOTOR VECHILE;
8= SOMEWHERE ELSE
(SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Other dwelling or private indoor
space; 2= Public outdoor space
(ball field, woods, park); 3= Public
indoor space; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
bse8c At the time it happened, was any of the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
sexual activity voluntary on the part of NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
[the victim]?
bse8d (As far as you know) Had [the victim] 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
been sexually active before this crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse8e At any point, did [the offender] use 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
violence or threat of violence to sexually NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
assault [the victim]?
bse8f At any point, did [the offender] use 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
coercion to sexually assault [the victim]? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
By coercion, I mean the offender
threatened or pressured [the victim] into
doing something [the victim] did not want
to do.
bse9a Abducted, meaning moved more than 50 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
ft against (her/his) will? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse9b Illegally detained, meaning held 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
somewhere against (her/his) will? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse9c Physically assaulted? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse9d Physically injured by any means? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse9e Offered or given illegal drugs or alcohol? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse9f Did [the victim] commit any crimes when 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(s/he) was with [the offender]? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse9g Offered or given adult pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bse9h Was there any other sort of incident when 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
[the victim] and offender were together NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
that we should know about? DESCRIBE
case Case ID Number: 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
casetype Unique code for type of case (SEM, UC 1= SEM case; 2= Solicitor case
solicitor to police, CP possession) (attempted SEM); 3= CP
possession case

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Name Variable Label Values
concl1 This completes our questions about this 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
case, but I do have one more question NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
about law enforcement training needs.
Have you been able to attend any training
in how to investigate Internet-related
crimes?
concl1a1 SEARCH 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
concl1a2 NCMEC (Fox Valley Technical College) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
concl1a3 Local college 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
concl1a4 FBI 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
concl1a5 National White Collar Crime Center 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
concl1a6 Some other place (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
concl1bf Length of training (RECODE of string 1= 1 day or less; 2= >1 day to 7
variable) days; 3= >1 week to 2 weeks; 4=
>2 weeks to 1 month; 5= >1 month
to 3 months; 6= >3 months to 6
months; 7= > 6 months; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

concl6af SPECIFY SOME OTHER PLACE 1= ICAC Task Force; 2= State,

(RECODE of string variable)
local or regional LEA; 3= DOJ or
OJJDP or Protecting Children
Online; 4= Other Federal LEA; 5=
Dallas CAC conference; 6= Other
conferences; 7= APRI; 8= HTCIA
(High Tech Crime Investigators
Assn); 9= IACIS (International
Assn of Computer Investigative
Special); 10= Ncase; 11=
Miscellaneous courses or seminars;
12= Private company; 13= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP

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Name Variable Label
concl6bf SPECIFY SOME OTHER PLACE
(RECODE of string variable)
concl6cf SPECIFY SOME OTHER PLACE
(RECODE of string variable)
concl6df SPECIFY SOME OTHER PLACE
(RECODE of string variable)
cp10 Did any of the pictures belong to a known
series? By known series, I mean a series
of images of a specific child or children.
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Values
1= ICAC Task Force; 2= State,
local or regional LEA; 3= DOJ or
OJJDP or Protecting Children
Online; 4= Other Federal LEA; 5=
Dallas CAC conference; 6= Other
conferences; 7= APRI; 8= HTCIA
(High Tech Crime Investigators
Assn); 9= IACIS (International
Assn of Computer Investigative
Special); 10= Ncase; 11=
Miscellaneous courses or seminars;
12= Private company; 13= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= ICAC Task Force; 2= State,
local or regional LEA; 3= DOJ or
OJJDP or Protecting Children
Online; 4= Other Federal LEA; 5=
Dallas CAC conference; 6= Other
conferences; 7= APRI; 8= HTCIA
(High Tech Crime Investigators
Assn); 9= IACIS (International
Assn of Computer Investigative
Special); 10= Ncase; 11=
Miscellaneous courses or seminars;
12= Private company; 13= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= ICAC Task Force; 2= State,
local or regional LEA; 3= DOJ or
OJJDP or Protecting Children
Online; 4= Other Federal LEA; 5=
Dallas CAC conference; 6= Other
conferences; 7= APRI; 8= HTCIA
(High Tech Crime Investigators
Assn); 9= IACIS (International
Assn of Computer Investigative
Special); 10= Ncase; 11=
Miscellaneous courses or seminars;
12= Private company; 13= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
cp11 Did you find any morphed images? I 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
mean images created using computer NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
graphics.
cp12 Were any of the child victims in the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
images identified and contacted as a result NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
of the investigation?
cp13 Had the offender named and organized 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
his/her files into a collection, such as by NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
sex or age?
cp14a Encrypted files? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14b Remote storage like on a website? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14c Embedded images? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14d Peer to peer networks? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14e File servers? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14f NYM (anonymous re-mailers) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14g Password protection? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14h Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp14h1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Evidence eliminator software or
(RECODE of string variable) other method to clean hd; 2= Image
files saved to look like other kinds
of files; 3= Fserv; 4= Partitioned
hard drive or other method of
hiding on hd; 5= Zipped files; 6=
Fingerprint recognition; 7=
Thumbnail; 8= Unknown, but
police were unable to crack; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
cp14h2f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Evidence eliminator software or
(RECODE of string variable) other method to clean hd; 2= Image
files saved to look like other kinds
of files; 3= Fserv; 4= Partitioned
hard drive or other method of
hiding on hd; 5= Zipped files; 6=
Fingerprint recognition; 7=
Thumbnail; 8= Unknown, but
police were unable to crack; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

cp15 Was there any evidence that the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
showed or gave child pornography to any NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
minors?
cp15a1f And who were these minors? DESCRIBE 1= UC agent posing as minor; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Primary and/or other identified Vs;
3= Unidentified Vs; 4= UC posing
as adult interested in CP; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp15a2f And who were these minors? DESCRIBE 1= UC agent posing as minor; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Primary and/or other identified Vs;
3= Unidentified Vs; 4= UC posing
as adult interested in CP; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp15b Would you say the offender used child 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
pornography to groom (a) victim(s)? By NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
groom, I mean to interest the victim in or
overcome inhibitions about sexual
activity.
cp16 Am I correct that [the offender] 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
distributed child pornography? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16aa Posted online to be downloaded 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16ab Transmitted online 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16ac Sent through the mail or by private carrier 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
like UPS or FED EX NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16ad Other (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
cp16ad1f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Fservs; 2= Web addresses or
variable) links; 3= Hand delivered; 4=
Showed videos to group; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16b Were any of the recipients minors? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16c1f # VIDEOS (RECODE of string variable) 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16c2f # OF IMAGES (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16c3f # DIGITAL VIDEOS (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16da Did the offender receive money for the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16db Did the offender receive other images for 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
the images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16dc Did the offender receive something else 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(SPECIFY) for the images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp16dd Did the offender receive nothing for the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp1a Hard drive of a desktop or laptop 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
computer? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp1b Removable media like computer disks or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
CDs? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp1c VHS videos? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp1d Digital videos? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp1e Photographs? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp1f Magazines or books? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
cp1g Something else? (SPECIFY)
cp1g1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE
(RECODE of string variable)
cp2 Did the child pornography include
graphic sexual images? By graphic
sexual images, I mean images that
focused on genitals or showed explicit
sexual activity.
cp2a Did any of the graphic images include
both children and adults?
cp2aa Did any of these images show sexual
contact between an adult and child? I
mean the adult was touching the child's
genitals (or breasts) or vice versa.
cp2b Did any of the pictures (whether or not
they included an adult) show acts
involving penetration of the child,
including oral sex?
cp3 Did any of the child pornography feature
violence? I mean violence beyond sexual
assault, such as bondage, brutal rape or
torture?
cp3af SPECIFY VIOLENCE (RECODE of
string variable)
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Values
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Hardcopies downloaded/printed
from computer or digital cam; 2=
CP was described, but images not
found; 3= Albums, scrapbooks or
binders; 4= Images transmitted or
posted by O; 5= Server and/or
remote storage; 6= Either VHS or
digital video; 7= 8mm film; 8=
Webcam transmission; 9= Other
(slides, digital camera, etc); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Brutal rape; 2= Beatings; 3=
Bestiality; 4= Children gagged,
bound, blindfolded, S&M
(bondage); 5= Torture; 6= Use of
weapon or other force; 7= Children
crying; 8= Murder/death; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
cp3bf SPECIFY VIOLENCE (RECODE of 1= Brutal rape; 2= Beatings; 3=
string variable) Bestiality; 4= Children gagged,
bound, blindfolded, S&M
(bondage); 5= Torture; 6= Use of
weapon or other force; 7= Children
crying; 8= Murder/death; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

cp3cf SPECIFY VIOLENCE (RECODE of 1= Brutal rape; 2= Beatings; 3=

string variable) Bestiality; 4= Children gagged,
bound, blindfolded, S&M
(bondage); 5= Torture; 6= Use of
weapon or other force; 7= Children
crying; 8= Murder/death; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

cp4 Did any of the child pornography feature
nudity or semi-nudity, but not graphic
sexual images?
cp5 Were there any common kinds of pictures
of children, like school photos or
advertising photos?
cp6 Was adult pornography found also?
cp6a Did the adult pornography focus on any
particular sexual deviations. I mean things
like bondage, bestiality, or sadism.
cp6a1f SPECIFY DEVIATIONS (RECODE of
string variable)
cp6a2f SPECIFY DEVIATIONS (RECODE of
string variable)
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Bestiality; 2= Bondage / S&M;
3= Rape, torture, infliction of pain;
4= Urine or excrement; 5= Use of
objects; 6= Voyeurism; 7= Murder,
death; 8= Other (adult prostitutes,
transsexuals); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Bestiality; 2= Bondage / S&M;
3= Rape, torture, infliction of pain;
4= Urine or excrement; 5= Use of
objects; 6= Voyeurism; 7= Murder,
death; 8= Other (adult prostitutes,
transsexuals); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
cp6a3f SPECIFY DEVIATIONS (RECODE of 1= Bestiality; 2= Bondage / S&M;
string variable) 3= Rape, torture, infliction of pain;
4= Urine or excrement; 5= Use of
objects; 6= Voyeurism; 7= Murder,
death; 8= Other (adult prostitutes,
transsexuals); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp7 About how many graphic sexual 1= NONE; 2= LESS THAN 50; 3=
IMAGES of children were found? Would BETWEEN 50 AND 100; 4=
you say…. BETWEEN 101 AND 999; 5=
BETWEEN 1000 AND 9,999; 6=
BETWEEN 10,000 AND 99,999;
7= 100,000 OR MORE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

cp7a About how many graphic sexual VIDEOS 1= NONE; 2= LESS THAN 50; 3=
of children were found? Would you BETWEEN 50 AND 100; 4=
say…. BETWEEN 101 AND 999; 5=
BETWEEN 1000 AND 9,999; 6=
BETWEEN 10,000 AND 99,999;
7= 100,000 OR MORE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

cp7b Did the offender have any graphic sexual 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= DK; 98=
videos? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp8 Were the children depicted in the child 1= Mostly girls?; 2= Mostly boys?;
pornography… 3= About equally both sexes?; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp9a Under 3 years old? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp9b 3 through 5 years old? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp9c 6 through 12 years old? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
cp9d 13 through 17 years old? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f10 What was the approximate annual income 1= LESS THAN $20,000; 2=
of the offender's household at the time of OVER $20,000 TO $50,000; 3=
the crime? OVER $50,000 TO $80,000; 4=
OVER $80,000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f11 What was the offender's marital status at 1= SINGLE, NEVER MARRIED;
the time of the crime? 2= MARRIED; 3= LIVING WITH
A PARTNER; 4= SEPARATED;
5= DIVORCED; 6= WIDOWED;
7= OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f12a Was the offender living alone at the time 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
of the crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aaa1f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 and younger; 2= >5-12; 3=
>12-17; 4= Minor, age unspecified;
5= Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aaa2f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 and younger; 2= >5-12; 3=
>12-17; 4= Minor, age unspecified;
5= Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aaa3f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 and younger; 2= >5-12; 3=
>12-17; 4= Minor, age unspecified;
5= Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aaa4f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 and younger; 2= >5-12; 3=
>12-17; 4= Minor, age unspecified;
5= Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aaa5f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 and younger; 2= >5-12; 3=
>12-17; 4= Minor, age unspecified;
5= Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aab1f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aab2f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aab3f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aab4f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f12aab5f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f12aac1f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece,
nephew, cousin; 5= Sibling or
half/step sibling; 6= Child of
roommate or other adult living in
HH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f12aac2f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece,
nephew, cousin; 5= Sibling or
half/step sibling; 6= Child of
roommate or other adult living in
HH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f12aac3f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece,
nephew, cousin; 5= Sibling or
half/step sibling; 6= Child of
roommate or other adult living in
HH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f12aac4f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece,
nephew, cousin; 5= Sibling or
half/step sibling; 6= Child of
roommate or other adult living in
HH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
f12aac5f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string
variable)
f12b Was the offender living with a spouse or
partner at the time of the crime?
f12c Was the offender living with his/her own
children at the time of the crime?
f12d Was the offender living with his/her
stepchildren at the time of the crime?
f12e Was the offender living with other
children under 18 years old at the time of
the crime?
f12f Was the offender living with parents at
the time of the crime?
f12g Was the offender living with other adult
relatives 18 years or older at the time of
the crime?
f12h Was the offender living with other adults
at the time of the crime?
f12i Was the offender living with someone
else (other) at the time of the crime?
(SPECIFY)
f12i1f SPECIFY SOMEONE ELSE (other):
(RECODE)
f13 Does the offender have children of his/her
own that s/he doesn't live with?
f13ba1f AGE (RECODE of string variable)
Values
1= Biological or adopted child or
legal ward; 2 "Stepchild of child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece,
nephew, cousin; 5= Sibling or
half/step sibling; 6= Child of
roommate or other adult living in
HH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Foster parents; 2= Jail; 3= Other
institution (assisted living facility,
barracks); 4= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f13ba2f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13ba3f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13ba4f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13ba5f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13ba6f AGE (RECODE of string variable) 1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13bb1f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13bb2f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13bb3f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13bb4f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13bb5f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13bb6f SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f13bc1f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f13bc2f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or

variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f13bc3f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or

variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f13bc4f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or

variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f13bc5f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f13bc6f RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or

variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f13c1 What type of face-to-face contact did the 1= NO FACE-TO-FACE

offender have with (this child) (these CONTACT; 2= NO
children) at the time of the crime? UNSUPERVISED FACE-TO-
FACE CONTACT; 3= SOME
UNSUPERVISED CONTACT; 4=
A LOT OF UNSUPERVISED
CONTACT; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13c2 What type of face-to-face contact did the 1= NO FACE-TO-FACE
offender have with (this child) (these CONTACT; 2= NO
children) at the time of the crime? UNSUPERVISED FACE-TO-
FACE CONTACT; 3= SOME
UNSUPERVISED CONTACT; 4=
A LOT OF UNSUPERVISED
CONTACT; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f13c3 What type of face-to-face contact did the 1= NO FACE-TO-FACE
offender have with (this child) (these CONTACT; 2= NO
children) at the time of the crime? UNSUPERVISED FACE-TO-
FACE CONTACT; 3= SOME
UNSUPERVISED CONTACT; 4=
A LOT OF UNSUPERVISED
CONTACT; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
f13c4 What type of face-to-face contact did the
offender have with (this child) (these
children) at the time of the crime?
f14 At the time of the crime, did the offender
have unsupervised face-to-face contact
with other children he was related to, like
grandchildren or nieces or nephews?
f14a1af AGE (RECODE of string variable)
f14a1bf AGE (RECODE of string variable)
f14a1cf AGE (RECODE of string variable)
f14a1df AGE (RECODE of string variable)
f14a1ef AGE (RECODE of string variable)
f14a1ff AGE (RECODE of string variable)
f14a2af SEX (RECODE of string variable)
f14a2bf SEX (RECODE of string variable)
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Values
1= NO FACE-TO-FACE
CONTACT; 2= NO
UNSUPERVISED FACE-TO-
FACE CONTACT; 3= SOME
UNSUPERVISED CONTACT; 4=
A LOT OF UNSUPERVISED
CONTACT; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 5 or younger; 2= >5-12; 3= >12-
17; 4= Minor, age unspecified; 5=
Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 5 and younger; 2= >5-12; 3=
>12-17; 4= Minor, age unspecified;
5= Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= 5 and younger; 2= >5-12; 3=
>12-17; 4= Minor, age unspecified;
5= Adult child; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
f14a2cf SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f14a2df SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f14a2ef SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f14a2ff SEX (RECODE of string variable) 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f14a3af RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f14a3bf RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or

variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f14a3cf RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or

variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f14a3df RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild or child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece
or nephew; 5= Sibling or half/step
sibling; 6= Child of roommate or
other adult living in HH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f14a3ef RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or

variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild of child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece,
nephew, cousin; 5= Sibling or
half/step sibling; 6= Child of
roommate or other adult living in
HH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f14a3ff RELATIONSHIP (RECODE of string 1= Biological or adopted child or
variable) legal ward; 2 "Stepchild of child of
O's fiance or partner" 3= Foster
child or other temporary
relationship; 4= Grandchild, niece,
nephew, cousin; 5= Sibling or
half/step sibling; 6= Child of
roommate or other adult living in
HH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f15 At the time of the crime, was the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
involved with any organized groups or NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
activities, like coaching or scouting,
which provided him/her with access to
children?

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Name Variable Label Values
f15af LIST GROUPS: (RECODE of string 1= Organized sports; 2= Youth
variable) organization (Scouts, Big Brothers,
Exchange, camp); 3= Youth music
or arts; 4= Church activities or
group; 5= Extra-curricular or
volunteer school activities; 6=
Hobby group (model airplanes,
Civil War enactment); 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f15bf LIST GROUPS: (RECODE of string 1= Organized sports; 2= Youth
variable) organization (Scouts, Big Brothers,
Exchange, camp); 3= Youth music
or arts; 4= Church activities or
group; 5= Extra-curricular or
volunteer school activities; 6=
Hobby group (model airplanes,
Civil War enactment); 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f15cf LIST GROUPS: (RECODE of string 1= Organized sports; 2= Youth
variable) organization (Scouts, Big Brothers,
Exchange, camp); 3= Youth music
or arts; 4= Church activities or
group; 5= Extra-curricular or
volunteer school activities; 6=
Hobby group (model airplanes,
Civil War enactment); 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f16 At the time of the crime, did the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
have access to children through any other NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
means, like through family, neighbors or
friends?

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Name Variable Label Values
f16af DESCRIBE: (RECODE of string 1= Babysat; 2= Befriended children
variable) in neighborhood (house was
hangout); 3= Gained trust of adults
with children; 4= Lived near park,
playground, school and watched
kids; 5= Used his own or other
children to meet other children; 6=
Frequented areas where children
hung out (roller rink); 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f16bf DESCRIBE: (RECODE of string 1= Babysat; 2= Befriended children
variable) in neighborhood (house was
hangout); 3= Gained trust of adults
with children; 4= Lived near park,
playground, school and watched
kids; 5= Used his own or other
children to meet other children; 6=
Frequented areas where children
hung out (roller rink); 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f16cf DESCRIBE: (RECODE of string 1= Babysat; 2= Befriended children
variable) in neighborhood (house was
hangout); 3= Gained trust of adults
with children; 4= Lived near park,
playground, school and watched
kids; 5= Used his own or other
children to meet other children; 6=
Frequented areas where children
hung out (roller rink); 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f17 How would you describe the offender's 1= BELOW AVERAGE; 2=
overall intelligence? AVERAGE; 3= ABOVE
AVERAGE; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f18 How would you describe the amount of 1= BELOW AVERAGE; 2=
social interaction the offender had with AVERAGE; 3= ABOVE
people his/her own age at the time of the AVERAGE; 97= DK; 98=
crime (not counting work)? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
f19 Has the offender ever had sexual
relationships with adult (or same age)
females, males, or both?
f2 Is the offender male or female?
f20 Has the offender ever been clinically or
medically diagnosed as a pedophile or as
having another sexual disorder?
f20af SPECIFY SEXUAL DISORDER
(RECODE of string variable)
Values
1= FEMALES; 2= MALES; 3=
BOTH; 4= NEITHER; 5= NO
SEXUAL EXPERIENCE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Pedophile; 2= Hebephile; 3=
Compulsive sexual disorder (sex
addict); 4= Sexual disorder, no
description; 5= Exhibitionism; 6=
Gender identity disorder; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f21 Did the offender have any prior arrests for 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
sexual offending? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f21a Did any of these prior arrests involve sex 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
crimes against juveniles? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f21a1f DESCRIBE ARREST (RECODE of 1= Rape, sodomy, sexual abuse or
string variable) molestation; 2= Attempted rape,
sodomy or molestation; 3=
Statutory rape; 4= Online sexual
exploitation; 5= Exposure; 6=
Child abduction; 7= Contributing to
delinquency, lewd acts, corrupting
morals; 8= CP possession,
production, distribution; 9= Failure
to register as a sex offender; 10=
Other, not specified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f21a2f DESCRIBE ARREST (RECODE of 1= Rape, sodomy, sexual abuse or
string variable) molestation; 2= Attempted rape,
sodomy or molestation; 3=
Statutory rape; 4= Online sexual
exploitation; 5= Exposure; 6=
Child abduction; 7= Contributing to
delinquency, lewd acts, corrupting
morals; 8= CP possession,
production, distribution; 9= Failure
to register as a sex offender; 10=
Other, not specified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f21a3f DESCRIBE ARREST (RECODE of 1= Rape, sodomy, sexual abuse or
string variable) molestation; 2= Attempted rape,
sodomy or molestation; 3=
Statutory rape; 4= Online sexual
exploitation; 5= Exposure; 6=
Child abduction; 7= Contributing to
delinquency, lewd acts, corrupting
morals; 8= CP possession,
production, distribution; 9= Failure
to register as a sex offender; 10=
Other, not specified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f21a4f DESCRIBE ARREST (RECODE of 1= Rape, sodomy, sexual abuse or
string variable) molestation; 2= Attempted rape,
sodomy or molestation; 3=
Statutory rape; 4= Online sexual
exploitation; 5= Exposure; 6=
Child abduction; 7= Contributing to
delinquency, lewd acts, corrupting
morals; 8= CP possession,
production, distribution; 9= Failure
to register as a sex offender; 10=
Other, not specified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f21b Did any of these prior arrests involve sex 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
crimes against adults? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f21b1f DESCRIBE ARREST (RECODE of 1= Soliciting a prostitute; 2=
string variable) Exposure/public lewdness; 3= Rape
or attempted rape; 4= Unknown
sexual offense; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
f21b2f DESCRIBE ARREST (RECODE of
string variable)
f21b3f DESCRIBE ARREST (RECODE of
string variable)
f21c At the time of the crime, was the offender
a registered sex offender?
f21d Had s/he ever been in a treatment
program for sexual offending?
f21e Has the offender ever been prohibited
from using the Internet as a result of
his/her sexual offending history?
f21f Was he/she prohibited from using the
Internet at the time of the crime?
f22 Did the offender have any prior
involvement with child protective
services?
f22af DESCRIBE INVOLVEMENT (RECODE
of string variable)
Values
1= Soliciting a prostitute; 2=
Exposure/public lewdness; 3= Rape
or attempted rape; 4= Unknown
sexual offense; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Soliciting a prostitute; 2=
Exposure/public lewdness; 3= Rape
or attempted rape; 4= Unknown
sexual offense; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Allegations of child neglect
against O; 2= Allegations of child
sexual abuse against O; 3=
Allegations of child physical abuse
against O; 4= Allegations against
O, nature unknown; 5= As victim
of child sexual abuse; 6= As
juvenile offender; 7= As parent of
physically disabled child; 8= As
foster child; 9= As adoptive or
foster parent or legal guardian to
child; 10= O made reports against
others; 11= Other family problems
(divorce, spouse in jail); 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f22bf DESCRIBE INVOLVEMENT (RECODE 1= Allegations of child neglect
of string variable) against O; 2= Allegations of child
sexual abuse against O; 3=
Allegations of child physical abuse
against O; 4= Allegations against
O, nature unknown; 5= As victim
of child sexual abuse; 6= As
juvenile offender; 7= As parent of
physically disabled child; 8= As
foster child; 9= As adoptive or
foster parent or legal guardian to
child; 10= O made reports against
others; 11= Other family problems
(divorce, spouse in jail); 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f23 Are there any indications that s/he has
committed any (other) sex crimes with
juvenile victims? I mean crimes s/he has
not been arrested for?
f23af WHAT INDICATIONS? (RECODE of
string variable)
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Other police investigations
(excluding prior arrests); 2=
Allegations by other victims or 3rd
parties; 3= Police info or leads
(includes uncooperative or
unlocated Vs); 4= Undercover
investigations involving O; 5=
Evidence found on a computer; 6=
Non-computer concrete evidence;
7= Pornographic or suggestive
photos, any format; 8= Evidence
the offender was grooming other
Vs; 9= Admissions by the offender;
10= Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f23bf WHAT INDICATIONS? (RECODE of 1= Other police investigations
string variable) (excluding prior arrests); 2=
Allegations by other victims or 3rd
parties; 3= Police info or leads
(includes uncooperative or
unlocated Vs); 4= Undercover
investigations involving O; 5=
Evidence found on a computer; 6=
Non-computer concrete evidence;
7= Pornographic or suggestive
photos, any format; 8= Evidence
the offender was grooming other
Vs; 9= Admissions by the offender;
10= Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

f23cf WHAT INDICATIONS? (RECODE of 1= Other police investigations

string variable) (excluding prior arrests); 2=
Allegations by other victims or 3rd
parties; 3= Police info or leads
(includes uncooperative or
unlocated Vs); 4= Undercover
investigations involving O; 5=
Evidence found on a computer; 6=
Non-computer concrete evidence;
7= Pornographic or suggestive
photos, any format; 8= Evidence
the offender was grooming other
Vs; 9= Admissions by the offender;
10= Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

f24 Did the offender use Internet newsgroups,
bulletin boards or other online means to
converse with others who were involved
with child (pornography) (exploitation)?
f25 Did the offender belong to a sex ring or
some other group of offenders?
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
f25af DESCRIBE (RECODE of string variable)
f26 Was there any paraphernalia or other
evidence that the offender is sexually
deviant in ways that don't involve
children. I mean things like bestiality,
bondage, or sadism.
f26af SPECIFY DEVIANT EVIDENCE
(RECODE of string variable)
f26bf SPECIFY DEVIANT EVIDENCE
(RECODE of string variable)
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Values
1= Online CP trading/pedophile
group (include website, fserv); 2=
Prostitution ring, underage girls; 3=
Cult involving child sex (satanic
and beating cases); 4= Swingers
(adult sex parties, spouse
swapping); 5= Groups for
adult/teen sex; 6= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Bondage; 2= Group sex, partner
swapping, "open" marriage; 3=
Inflicting pain, humiliation, sexual
"slavery"; 4= Bestiality; 5= Sex
involving urine or feces; 6=
Fetishism, sex with objects; 7=
Exhibitionism or voyeurism; 8=
Deviant adult pornography; 9=
Unspecified deviant sex; 10=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= Bondage; 2= Group sex, partner
swapping, "open" marriage; 3=
Inflicting pain, humiliation, sexual
"slavery"; 4= Bestiality; 5= Sex
involving urine or feces; 6=
Fetishism, sex with objects; 7=
Exhibitionism or voyeurism; 8=
Deviant adult pornography; 9=
Unspecified deviant sex; 10=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
f26cf SPECIFY DEVIANT EVIDENCE 1= Bondage; 2= Group sex, partner
(RECODE of string variable) swapping, "open" marriage; 3=
Inflicting pain, humiliation, sexual
"slavery"; 4= Bestiality; 5= Sex
involving urine or feces; 6=
Fetishism, sex with objects; 7=
Exhibitionism or voyeurism; 8=
Deviant adult pornography; 9=
Unspecified deviant sex; 10=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f27 Where was the offender's computer 1= HOME; 2= WORK; 3= SOME
located? I mean the computer s/he used OTHER HOUSEHOLD
the most in this crime. (SPECIFY); 4= A LIBRARY; 5= A
SCHOOL; 6= OTHER (SPECIFY);
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f27a1f WHO'S HOUSEHOLD (RECODE of 1= Parent or other relative; 2=
string variable)) Friend or neighbor; 3= Other or
previous residence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f27b1f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Web TV at home; 2= Laptop
variable)) used at various places; 3= Public or
rental computer; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f28 Did the offender use a computer in any 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
other location(s) as part of this crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f28af WHERE? (RECODE of string variable) 1= School (includes college); 2=
Other or previous residence; 3=
Laptop used at various locations;
4= Public or rental computer; 5=
HH of parent or other relative; 6=
HH of friend; 7= Work; 8 "V's
home" 9= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f28bf WHERE? (RECODE of string variable) 1= School (includes college); 2=
Other or previous residence; 3=
Laptop used at various locations;
4= Public or rental computer; 5=
HH of parent or other relative; 6=
HH of friend; 7= Work; 8 "V's
home" 9= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f28cf WHERE? (RECODE of string variable) 1= School (includes college); 2=
Other or previous residence; 3=
Laptop used at various locations;
4= Public or rental computer; 5=
HH of parent or other relative; 6=
HH of friend; 7= Work; 8 "V's
home" 9= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f29 Would you say the computer system the 1= A BASIC SYSTEM; 2= A
offender used the most was... POWERFUL SYSTEM; 3= A
VERY SOPHISTICATED
SYSTEM; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
f30 How knowledgeable about the Internet 1= NOT AT ALL
was the offender? KNOWLEDGEABLE; 2=
SOMEWHAT
KNOWLEDGEABLE; 3= VERY
KNOWLEDGEABLE; 4=
EXTREMELY
KNOWLEDGEABLE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f31 At the time of the crime, did the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
have any problems with drugs or alcohol? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f31a Which one? 1= ALCOHOL; 2= DRUGS
(SPECIFY); 3= BOTH; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f31bf SPECIFY DRUGS (RECODE of string 1= Marijuana; 2=
variable) Methamphetamine; 3= Cocaine; 4=
Ecstasy or rave drug; 5= Poppers,
rush, amyl nitrate; 6= Heroin,
methadone; 7= Steroids; 8= Other,
not specified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f31cf SPECIFY DRUGS (RECODE of string 1= Marijuana; 2=
variable) Methamphetamine; 3= Cocaine; 4=
Ecstasy or rave drug; 5= Poppers,
rush, amyl nitrate; 6= Heroin,
methadone; 7= Steroids; 8= Other,
not specified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f32 At the time of the crime, did the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
have a diagnosed mental illness? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f32af SPECIFY MENTAL ILLNESS 1= Depression, anxiety, suicidal
(RECODE of string variable) tendencies; 2= Obsessive
compulsive disorder; 3= ADD or
other learning disability; 4=
Unspecified emotional problems or
mental illness; 5= Other emotional
problems; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
f32bf SPECIFY MENTAL ILLNESS 1= Depression, anxiety, suicidal
(RECODE of string variable) tendencies; 2= Obsessive
compulsive disorder; 3= ADD or
other learning disability; 4=
Unspecified emotional problems or
mental illness; 5= Other emotional
problems; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
f33 At the time of the crime, did the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
have any physical disabilities or chronic NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
health problems?
f33af SPECIFY DISABILITY (RECODE of 1= Asthma or other respiratory
string variable) condition; 2= Injury or chronic
problem with back or limb; 3=
Brain damage; 4= Diabetic; 5=
Epileptic; 6= Overweight; 7= Heart
problems; 8= HIV+; 9= Sexual
dysfunction; 10= Congenital
condition; 11= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f33bf SPECIFY DISABILITY (RECODE of 1= Asthma or other respiratory
string variable) condition; 2= Injury or chronic
problem with back or limb; 3=
Brain damage; 4= Diabetic; 5=
Epileptic; 6= Overweight; 7= Heart
problems; 8= HIV+; 9= Sexual
dysfunction; 10= Congenital
condition; 11= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f33cf SPECIFY DISABILITY (RECODE of 1= Asthma or other respiratory
string variable) condition; 2= Injury or chronic
problem with back or limb; 3=
Brain damage; 4= Diabetic; 5=
Epileptic; 6= Overweight; 7= Heart
problems; 8= HIV+; 9= Sexual
dysfunction; 10= Congenital
condition; 11= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f34 Did the offender have any changes in 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
her/his life in the year before the crime? I NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
mean something like divorce, family
problems or a death in the family.
f34af SPECIFY CHANGES (RECODE of 1= Arrested, imprisoned, other
string variable) problems with law; 2= Problems
with intimate partner (divorce,
separation, etc.); 3= Problems with
other family members; 4= Severe
health problems or death of close
relative; 5= Financial problems
(includes business problems or job
loss); 6= Change in family status
(married, became parent); 7=
Moved to new location; 8=
Retirement; 9= Illness, injury,
disability of O; 10= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f34bf SPECIFY CHANGES (RECODE of 1= Arrested, imprisoned, other

string variable) problems with law; 2= Problems
with intimate partner (divorce,
separation, etc.); 3= Problems with
other family members; 4= Severe
health problems or death of close
relative; 5= Financial problems
(includes business problems or job
loss); 6= Change in family status
(married, became parent); 7=
Moved to new location; 8=
Retirement; 9= Illness, injury,
disability of O; 10= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f34cf SPECIFY CHANGES (RECODE of 1= Arrested, imprisoned, other
string variable) problems with law; 2= Problems
with intimate partner (divorce,
separation, etc.); 3= Problems with
other family members; 4= Severe
health problems or death of close
relative; 5= Financial problems
(includes business problems or job
loss); 6= Change in family status
(married, became parent); 7=
Moved to new location; 8=
Retirement; 9= Illness, injury,
disability of O; 10= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f35 Did the offender have any prior arrests for 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
nonsexual offenses? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f35aa Did any of these prior arrests involve 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
crimes of violence? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f35af DESCRIBE ARRESTS (RECODE of 1= DUI or other alcohol related
string variable) charges; 2= Traffic offenses (not
DUI); 3= Non-violent property
crime (theft, fraud, forgery); 4=
Burglary; 5= Prowling or criminal
trespass; 6= Robbery, assault,
arson; 7= Manslaughter; 8=
Domestic violence; 9= Possession
of illegal drugs or other drug
related crimes; 10= Possession of
illegal weapons; 11= Disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing
peace; 12= Juvenile status offenses;
13= Unspecified offenses or
misdemeanors; 14= Unspecified
felonies; 15= Impersonating an
officer; 16= Abduction; 17= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP

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Name Variable Label
f35bf DESCRIBE ARRESTS (RECODE of
string variable)
f35cf DESCRIBE ARRESTS (RECODE of
string variable)
Values
1= DUI or other alcohol related
charges; 2= Traffic offenses (not
DUI); 3= Non-violent property
crime (theft, fraud, forgery); 4=
Burglary; 5= Prowling or criminal
trespass; 6= Robbery, assault,
arson; 7= Manslaughter; 8=
Domestic violence; 9= Possession
of illegal drugs or other drug
related crimes; 10= Possession of
illegal weapons; 11= Disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing
peace; 12= Juvenile status offenses;
13= Unspecified offenses or
misdemeanors; 14= Unspecified
felonies; 15= Impersonating an
officer; 16= Abduction; 17= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= DUI or other alcohol related
charges; 2= Traffic offenses (not
DUI); 3= Non-violent property
crime (theft, fraud, forgery); 4=
Burglary; 5= Prowling or criminal
trespass; 6= Robbery, assault,
arson; 7= Manslaughter; 8=
Domestic violence; 9= Possession
of illegal drugs or other drug
related crimes; 10= Possession of
illegal weapons; 11= Disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing
peace; 12= Juvenile status offenses;
13= Unspecified offenses or
misdemeanors; 14= Unspecified
felonies; 15= Impersonating an
officer; 16= Abduction; 17= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP

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Name Variable Label
f35df DESCRIBE ARRESTS (RECODE of
string variable)
f35ef DESCRIBE ARRESTS (RECODE of
string variable)
Values
1= DUI or other alcohol related
charges; 2= Traffic offenses (not
DUI); 3= Non-violent property
crime (theft, fraud, forgery); 4=
Burglary; 5= Prowling or criminal
trespass; 6= Robbery, assault,
arson; 7= Manslaughter; 8=
Domestic violence; 9= Possession
of illegal drugs or other drug
related crimes; 10= Possession of
illegal weapons; 11= Disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing
peace; 12= Juvenile status offenses;
13= Unspecified offenses or
misdemeanors; 14= Unspecified
felonies; 15= Impersonating an
officer; 16= Abduction; 17= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= DUI or other alcohol related
charges; 2= Traffic offenses (not
DUI); 3= Non-violent property
crime (theft, fraud, forgery); 4=
Burglary; 5= Prowling or criminal
trespass; 6= Robbery, assault,
arson; 7= Manslaughter; 8=
Domestic violence; 9= Possession
of illegal drugs or other drug
related crimes; 10= Possession of
illegal weapons; 11= Disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing
peace; 12= Juvenile status offenses;
13= Unspecified offenses or
misdemeanors; 14= Unspecified
felonies; 15= Impersonating an
officer; 16= Abduction; 17= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f35ff DESCRIBE ARRESTS (RECODE of 1= DUI or other alcohol related
string variable) charges; 2= Traffic offenses (not
DUI); 3= Non-violent property
crime (theft, fraud, forgery); 4=
Burglary; 5= Prowling or criminal
trespass; 6= Robbery, assault,
arson; 7= Manslaughter; 8=
Domestic violence; 9= Possession
of illegal drugs or other drug
related crimes; 10= Possession of
illegal weapons; 11= Disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing
peace; 12= Juvenile status offenses;
13= Unspecified offenses or
misdemeanors; 14= Unspecified
felonies; 15= Impersonating an
officer; 16= Abduction; 17= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f35gf DESCRIBE ARRESTS (RECODE of 1= DUI or other alcohol related
string variable) charges; 2= Traffic offenses (not
DUI); 3= Non-violent property
crime (theft, fraud, forgery); 4=
Burglary; 5= Prowling or criminal
trespass; 6= Robbery, assault,
arson; 7= Manslaughter; 8=
Domestic violence; 9= Possession
of illegal drugs or other drug
related crimes; 10= Possession of
illegal weapons; 11= Disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, disturbing
peace; 12= Juvenile status offenses;
13= Unspecified offenses or
misdemeanors; 14= Unspecified
felonies; 15= Impersonating an
officer; 16= Abduction; 17= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f36 Has the offender ever been violent? I 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
mean things like domestic violence, gang NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
membership, disorderly conduct, or
anything else?

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Name Variable Label Values
f37 Where was the offender arrested? 1= HOME; 2= WORKPLACE; 3=
AT MEETING WITH VICTIM OR
UC; 4= TURNED SELF IN; 5=
SOMEWHERE ELSE (SPECIFY);
6= NOT ARRESTED YET; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f37af SPECIFY SOMEWHERE ELSE 1= Public place (parking lot,

(RECODE of string variable)
f38 Was a search conducted as part of this
investigation?
f38aa Was a search done through a search
warrant?
f38ab Was a search done by consent?
f38ac Was a search done some other way?
(SPECIFY)
f38ac1f SPECIFY SOME OTHER WAY
(RECODE of string variable)
f38b Did your agency do the search?
f39 Was any computer equipment seized or
handed over?
f39aa Was the offender's computer equipment
seized or handed over?
f39ab Was the victim's computer equipment
seized or handed over?
f39ac Was some other computer equipment
seized or handed over? (SPECIFY)
airport, store, etc.); 2= Police
station; 3= Hotel or motel; 4=
School, library, hospital; 5=
Vehicle or traffic stop; 6= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Condition of probation or
parole; 2= Vehicle searched
incident to arrest; 3= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f39ac1f SPECIFY (RECODE of string variable) 1 "Employer's or business
associate's" 2 "Spouse's or
partner's" 3 "Parent's, family
member's or roommate's" 4
"School's of library's" 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f39ac2f SPECIFY (RECODE of string variable) 1 "Employer's or business
associate's" 2 "Spouse's or
partner's" 3 "Parent's, family
member's or roommate's" 4
"School's of library's" 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f39b1 DESKTOP COMPUTER 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b2 LAPTOP COMPUTER 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b3 ADDITIONAL HARD DRIVES 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b4 DIGITAL CAMERA 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b5 PINHOLE CAMERA 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b6 SERVER 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b7 JAZ OR ZIP DRIVE 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b8 CDS, DISKS 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b9 OTHER (SPECIFY) 0= No; 1= Yes
f39b9af SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= CD burner; 2= Modem; 3=
variable) Printer; 4= Fax machine; 5=
Scanner; 6= Computer camera or
accessories; 7= Networking
equipment; 8= Keyboard or mouse;
9= Monitor; 10= Palm pilot; 11=
Tape drivers; 12= Microphone,
speakers; 13= Software; 14=
Adaptors, cables, wires; 15= Other
and unspecified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

57
Name Variable Label Values
f39b9bf SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= CD burner; 2= Modem; 3=
variable) Printer; 4= Fax machine; 5=
Scanner; 6= Computer camera or
accessories; 7= Networking
equipment; 8= Keyboard or mouse;
9= Monitor; 10= Palm pilot; 11=
Tape drivers; 12= Microphone,
speakers; 13= Software; 14=
Adaptors, cables, wires; 15= Other
and unspecified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f39b9cf SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= CD burner; 2= Modem; 3=
variable) Printer; 4= Fax machine; 5=
Scanner; 6= Computer camera or
accessories; 7= Networking
equipment; 8= Keyboard or mouse;
9= Monitor; 10= Palm pilot; 11=
Tape drivers; 12= Microphone,
speakers; 13= Software; 14=
Adaptors, cables, wires; 15= Other
and unspecified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f39b9df SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= CD burner; 2= Modem; 3=
variable) Printer; 4= Fax machine; 5=
Scanner; 6= Computer camera or
accessories; 7= Networking
equipment; 8= Keyboard or mouse;
9= Monitor; 10= Palm pilot; 11=
Tape drivers; 12= Microphone,
speakers; 13= Software; 14=
Adaptors, cables, wires; 15= Other
and unspecified; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f39c Was a forensic examination done on this 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
equipment? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f39df How long did it take to get the results of 1= 1 day or less; 2= >1-7 days; 3=
the forensic examination? (RECODE of >1 week to 1 month; 4= >1-6
string variable) months; 5= >6-12 months; 6= >1-3
years; 7= >3-5 years; 8= > 5 years;
9 "Don't have yet" 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

58
Name Variable Label Values
f3af What was the offender's age when the 1= Younger than 16; 2= 16-17; 3=
crime started? (RECODE of string 18-21; 4= 22-25; 5= 26-29; 6= 30-
variable) 39; 7= 40-49; 8= 50-59; 9= 60 or
older; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f4 Is the offender Hispanic or Latino? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f40 Were any (other) illegal items seized, like 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
drugs or weapons? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f40af SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Weapons; 2= Drugs and drug
variable) paraphernalia; 3= Stolen property;
4= Counterfeit money; 5=
Explosives or ingredients for; 6=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f40bf SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Weapons; 2= Drugs and drug
variable) paraphernalia; 3= Stolen property;
4= Counterfeit money; 5=
Explosives or ingredients for; 6=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f40cf SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Weapons; 2= Drugs and drug
variable) paraphernalia; 3= Stolen property;
4= Counterfeit money; 5=
Explosives or ingredients for; 6=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f41 Did the offender own any legal firearms? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f41a Were any of these firearms loaded? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f42 Were any other items seized (that haven't 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
already been mentioned)? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

59
Name Variable Label Values
f42af SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Photographs, videos (not CP);
variable) 2= Adult pornography; 3=
Cameras, photo and video
equipment, film; 4= Diaries,
journals, notes, letters, other
personal items; 5= Phone and ISP
bills, receipts for computers; 6=
Bedding, carpeting; 7= Sexual
items (condoms, lubricants, sexual
devices); 8= Cell phones and other
communication devices; 9=
Vehicles; 10= Gift items (flowers,
candles, etc.); 11= Restraints
(bindings, duct tape, straight
jacket); 12= Clothing (includes
underwear collections); 13= Legal
weapons; 14= Hotel items (keys);
15= Maps; 16 "Children's toys" 17=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f42bf SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Photographs, videos (not CP);
variable) 2= Adult pornography; 3=
Cameras, photo and video
equipment, film; 4= Diaries,
journals, notes, letters, other
personal items; 5= Phone and ISP
bills, receipts for computers; 6=
Bedding, carpeting; 7= Sexual
items (condoms, lubricants, sexual
devices); 8= Cell phones and other
communication devices; 9=
Vehicles; 10= Gift items (flowers,
candles, etc.); 11= Restraints
(bindings, duct tape, straight
jacket); 12= Clothing (includes
underwear collections); 13= Legal
weapons; 14= Hotel items (keys);
15= Maps; 16 "Children's toys" 17=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP

60
Name Variable Label Values
f42cf SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Photographs, videos (not CP);
variable) 2= Adult pornography; 3=
Cameras, photo and video
equipment, film; 4= Diaries,
journals, notes, letters, other
personal items; 5= Phone and ISP
bills, receipts for computers; 6=
Bedding, carpeting; 7= Sexual
items (condoms, lubricants, sexual
devices); 8= Cell phones and other
communication devices; 9=
Vehicles; 10= Gift items (flowers,
candles, etc.); 11= Restraints
(bindings, duct tape, straight
jacket); 12= Clothing (includes
underwear collections); 13= Legal
weapons; 14= Hotel items (keys);
15= Maps; 16 "Children's toys" 17=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f42df SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Photographs, videos (not CP);
variable) 2= Adult pornography; 3=
Cameras, photo and video
equipment, film; 4= Diaries,
journals, notes, letters, other
personal items; 5= Phone and ISP
bills, receipts for computers; 6=
Bedding, carpeting; 7= Sexual
items (condoms, lubricants, sexual
devices); 8= Cell phones and other
communication devices; 9=
Vehicles; 10= Gift items (flowers,
candles, etc.); 11= Restraints
(bindings, duct tape, straight
jacket); 12= Clothing (includes
underwear collections); 13= Legal
weapons; 14= Hotel items (keys);
15= Maps; 16 "Children's toys" 17=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP

61
Name Variable Label Values
f42ef SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Photographs, videos (not CP);
variable) 2= Adult pornography; 3=
Cameras, photo and video
equipment, film; 4= Diaries,
journals, notes, letters, other
personal items; 5= Phone and ISP
bills, receipts for computers; 6=
Bedding, carpeting; 7= Sexual
items (condoms, lubricants, sexual
devices); 8= Cell phones and other
communication devices; 9=
Vehicles; 10= Gift items (flowers,
candles, etc.); 11= Restraints
(bindings, duct tape, straight
jacket); 12= Clothing (includes
underwear collections); 13= Legal
weapons; 14= Hotel items (keys);
15= Maps; 16 "Children's toys" 17=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f42ff SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Photographs, videos (not CP);
variable) 2= Adult pornography; 3=
Cameras, photo and video
equipment, film; 4= Diaries,
journals, notes, letters, other
personal items; 5= Phone and ISP
bills, receipts for computers; 6=
Bedding, carpeting; 7= Sexual
items (condoms, lubricants, sexual
devices); 8= Cell phones and other
communication devices; 9=
Vehicles; 10= Gift items (flowers,
candles, etc.); 11= Restraints
(bindings, duct tape, straight
jacket); 12= Clothing (includes
underwear collections); 13= Legal
weapons; 14= Hotel items (keys);
15= Maps; 16 "Children's toys" 17=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP

62
Name Variable Label Values
f42gf SPECIFY ITEMS (RECODE of string 1= Photographs, videos (not CP);
variable) 2= Adult pornography; 3=
Cameras, photo and video
equipment, film; 4= Diaries,
journals, notes, letters, other
personal items; 5= Phone and ISP
bills, receipts for computers; 6=
Bedding, carpeting; 7= Sexual
items (condoms, lubricants, sexual
devices); 8= Cell phones and other
communication devices; 9=
Vehicles; 10= Gift items (flowers,
candles, etc.); 11= Restraints
(bindings, duct tape, straight
jacket); 12= Clothing (includes
underwear collections); 13= Legal
weapons; 14= Hotel items (keys);
15= Maps; 16 "Children's toys" 17=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
f43 Did the offender confess to the crime(s) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
s/he was charged with in this case? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f44 Is the offender in custody? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f44a Is s/he currently in... 1= STATE PRISON; 2=
FEDERAL PRISON; 3= TOWN
OR COUNTY JAIL; 4= OTHER
INSTITUTION (SPECIFY); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f44b What is the offender's status? 1= OUT ON BAIL OR BOND; 2=
ON PROBATION; 3=
DECEASED (SPECIFY HOW
DIED); 4= STILL AT LARGE; 5=
FINISHED SERVING
SENTENCE; 6= OUT ON
PAROLE; 7= CHARGES
DROPPED; 8= SOMETHING
ELSE (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f44b3af HOW DID S/HE DIE? (RECODE of 1= Heart attack; 2= Suicide; 3=
string variable) Homicide; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

63
Name Variable Label
f44b8af SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE
(RECODE of string variable)
f44b8bf SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE
(RECODE of string variable)
f45 Were the charges lodged against the
offender federal charges?
f45a1f What were the initial federal charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
f45a2f What were the initial federal charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
f45a3f What were the initial federal charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
64
Values
1= Dismissed or dropped; 2=
Acquitted; 3= Deported; 4=
Pending prosecution or sentencing
(inc awaiting indictment); 5=
Sentence suspended or deferred; 6=
Appealing conviction; 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= Dismissed or dropped; 2=
Acquitted; 3= Deported; 4=
Pending prosecution or sentencing
(inc awaiting indictment); 5=
Sentence suspended or deferred; 6=
Appealing conviction; 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction/kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction/kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction/kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
Name Variable Label Values
f45a4f What were the initial federal charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction/kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f45a5f What were the initial federal charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction/kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f45a6f What were the initial federal charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction/kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f45b What is the current status of the federal 1= GUILTY PLEA; 2=
case? CONVICTED AT TRIAL; 3=
AWAITING TRIAL; 4=
AWAITING SENTENCING; 5=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f45b1 SPECIFY OTHER No values
f45b1f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Dismissed or dropped; 2=
variable) Acquitted; 3= Deported; 4=
Pending prosecution or sentencing
(inc awaiting indictment); 5=
Sentence suspended or deferred; 6=
Appealing conviction; 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f45c1 What federal sentence was the offender No values
given?

65
Name Variable Label Values
f45c1f What federal sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f45c2 What federal sentence was the offender No values
given?
f45c2f What federal sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f45c3 What federal sentence was the offender No values
given?
f45c3f What federal sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f45c4 What federal sentence was the offender No values
given?
f45c4f What federal sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
sentence; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
f45c5 What federal sentence was the offender No values
given?
f45c6 What federal sentence was the offender No values
given?
f46 Were the charges lodged against the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender state charges? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f46a1f What were the initial state charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP

66
Name Variable Label
f46a2f What were the initial state charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
f46a3f What were the initial state charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
f46a4f What were the initial state charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
f46a5f What were the initial state charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
f46a6f What were the initial state charges?
(RECODE of string variable)
67
Values
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= CP possession, distribution,
manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
Name Variable Label Values
f46a7f What were the initial state charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f46a8f What were the initial state charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f46b What is the current status of the state 1= GUILTY PLEA; 2=
case? CONVICTED AT TRIAL; 3=
AWAITING TRIAL; 4=
AWAITING SENTENCING; 5=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f46b1 SPECIFY OTHER No values
f46b1f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Dismissed or dropped; 2=
variable) Acquitted; 3= Deported; 4=
Pending prosecution or sentencing
(inc awaiting indictment); 5=
Sentence suspended or deferred; 6=
Appealing conviction; 7= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f46c1 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?
f46c1f What state sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f46c2 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?

68
Name Variable Label Values
f46c2f What state sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f46c3 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?
f46c3f What state sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f46c4 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?
f46c4f What state sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f46c5 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?
f46c5f What state sentence was the offender 1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
given? (RECODE of string variable) Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f46c6 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?
f46c7 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?
f46c8 What state sentence was the offender No values
given?
f47 Were the charges lodged against the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender other charges? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

69
Name Variable Label Values
f47a1f What were the initial other charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f47a2f What were the initial other charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f47a3f What were the initial other charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f47a4f What were the initial other charges? 1= CP possession, distribution,
(RECODE of string variable) manufacture; 2= Illegal sexual
activity with minor, or attempts; 3=
Non-sexual charges (counterfeiting,
eavesdropping, weapons); 4=
Abduction, kidnapping; 5= Other;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
f47b What is the current status of the other 1= GUILTY PLEA; 2=
case? CONVICTED AT TRIAL; 3=
AWAITING TRIAL; 4=
AWAITING SENTENCING; 5=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f47c1 What other sentence was the offender No values
given?

70
Name Variable Label
f47c1f What other sentence was the offender
given? (RECODE of string variable)
f47c2 What other sentence was the offender
given?
f47c2f What other sentence was the offender
given? (RECODE of string variable)
f48a As a result of this case, will the offender
be a registered sex offender?
f48b As a result of this case, will the offender
be in a treatment program for sexual
offenders?
f48c As a result of this case, will the offender
be prohibited from using the Internet?
f48d As a result of this case, will the offender
be something else that we should know
about? (SPECIFY)
f48d1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE
(RECODE of string variable)
Values
1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
No values
1= Incarceration; 2= Probation; 3=
Fine; 4= Alternative to
incarceration; 5= Other; 6=
Awaiting sentencing; 7= Suspended
or deferred sentence; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= No or only supervised contact
with minors; 2= No contact with V;
3= Counseling; 4= Required to
provide DNA sample; 5= Lost job,
professional license; 6= Forfeiture;
7 "CPS case regarding O's
children" 8= No or limited
computer or Internet access for
some time; 9= Other restrictions
(no firearms, pornography, drugs,
alcohol); 10= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

71
Name Variable Label Values
f48d2f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= No or only supervised contact
(RECODE of string variable) with minors; 2= No contact with V;
3= Counseling; 4= Required to
provide DNA sample; 5= Lost job,
professional license; 6= Forfeiture;
7 "CPS case regarding O's
children" 8= No or limited
computer or Internet access for
some time; 9= Other restrictions
(no firearms, pornography, drugs,
alcohol); 10= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f48d3f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= No or only supervised contact
(RECODE of string variable) with minors; 2= No contact with V;
3= Counseling; 4= Required to
provide DNA sample; 5= Lost job,
professional license; 6= Forfeiture;
7 "CPS case regarding O's
children" 8= No or limited
computer or Internet access for
some time; 9= Other restrictions
(no firearms, pornography, drugs,
alcohol); 10= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f5 What is the offender's race? 1= WHITE; 2= AFRICAN-
AMERICAN; 3= ASIAN; 4=
NATIVE AMERICAN; 5=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f7 What kind of area did the offender live in 1= URBAN; 2= SUBURBAN; 3=
at the time of the crime? A LARGE TOWN; 4= A SMALL
TOWN; 5= RURAL; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f8 How much schooling did the offender 1= NOT FINISH HIGH SCHOOL;
have? 2= GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL;
3= HAVE SOME COLLEGE
EDUCATION; 4= GRADUATE
COLLEGE; 5= HAVE A POST
COLLEGE DEGREE; 6= HAVE
TECHNICAL TRAINING; 7=
SOME OTHER SCHOOLING
(SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f9a Was the offender employed full-time at 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
the time of the crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f9a1f SPECIFY FULL-TIME: (RECODE of 1= Business or professional; 2=
string variable) Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement / security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f9a2f SPECIFY FULL-TIME: (RECODE of 1= Business or professional; 2=

string variable) Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement / security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f9a3f SPECIFY FULL-TIME: (RECODE of 1= Business or professional; 2=

string variable) Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement / security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f9aa Did this job provide the offender with 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
access to children? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f9b Was the offender employed part-time at 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
the time of the crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
f9b1f SPECIFY PART-TIME: (RECODE of 1= Business or professional; 2=
string variable) Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement / security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f9b2f SPECIFY PART-TIME: (RECODE of 1= Business or professional; 2=

string variable) Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement / security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

f9c Was the offender unemployed at the time 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
of the crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f9d Was the offender retired at the time of the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f9e Was the offender in school at the time of 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
the crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f9f Was the offender employed some other 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
way at the time of the crime? (SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
f9f1f SPECIFY SOME OTHER WAY: 1 "Disabled or worker's comp" 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Retired military; 3= Drug dealer;
4= Incarcerated or otherwise
serving sentence; 5= Trust fund; 6=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
finwt FINAL WEIGHT No values

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Name Variable Label Values
fpc FINAL POPULATION CORRECTION 0.122626232886795=
0.1226262328867952384;
0.281021897810219=
0.2810218978102189568;
0.367088607594937=
0.3670886075949367296;
0.498800959232614=
0.498800959232613888;
0.598930481283422=
0.5989304812834224128

frame What frame is this agency in? 1= First; 2= Second; 3= Third

id Agency ID Number: 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
length LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: No values
offenderage What was the offender's age when the No values
crime started? (Continuous variable)
origincp Case originated with child pornography 0= No; 1= Yes
possession or distribution
originv Case originated with crime against an 0= No; 1= Yes
identified victim
orignhow How case originated in criminal justice 1= Victim; 2= Solicitation to
system undercover agent; 3= Possession or
distribution of CP
orignsol Case originated with a solicitation to an 0= No; 1= Yes
undercover agent
p10 Were any other law enforcement agencies 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
involved with this case? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a1 FBI (SPECIFY FIELD OFFICE) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a2 Postal (SPECIFY FIELD OFFICE) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a3 Customs (SPECIFY FIELD OFFICE) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a4 Secret Service (SPECIFY FIELD 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
OFFICE) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a5 ICAC Task Force (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a6 City or town police (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
p10a7 County police (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a8 State police (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p10a9 Other (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p11 Was the offender arrested by any other 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
jurisdiction(s) on charges related to this NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
crime?
p2 How many offenders were involved in 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
this case? APP
p2b2a SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p2b2b SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p2b2c SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p2b2d SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p2b2e SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p2b2f SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p3 Was this case cleared by an arrest? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p3a Was an arrest warrant issued? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p4a Was the arrest made or warrant issued 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p5aa Was at least one arrest made or warrant 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
issued between July 1, 2000 and June 30, NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
2001?
p6 At any point, did this case involve the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
possession, distribution or production of NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
child pornography?
p6aa Child pornography found on a hard drive? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6ab Child pornography found on removable 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
media, like CDs or disks? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
p6ac Child pornography ordered, bought, sold 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
or distributed online? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6ad The Internet used in some other way? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
DESCRIBE NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6b1 At any point, did the production (or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
distribution) involve crimes against one or NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
more specific identified victims?
p6b2 How many identified victim(s) were 0= None; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF
involved?
p6b3b1 SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6b3b2 SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6b3b3 SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6b3b4 SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6b3b5 SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6b3b6 SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6ba Production of child pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6bb Possession of child pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6bc Distribution of child pornography to one 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
or more adults or unknown persons? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p6bd Child pornography shown or distributed 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
to one or more minors? DESCRIBE NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p7 At any point, did this crime involve a 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
sexual offense against an identified NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
minor? I mean a victim who was located
and contacted?
p7a How many identified victim(s) were 0= None; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF
involved?
p7b2a SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p7b2b SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
p7b2c SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p7b2d SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p7b2e SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p7b2f SEX 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p7c Did the offender and (primary) victim 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
meet online? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p7d Did the offender sexually solicit the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
victim over the Internet? I mean did s/he NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ask to meet the victim for sex?
p7e Did the offender commit some other 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
sexual offense online such as sending NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
indecent material to a minor, engaging in
cybersex with a minor, or distributing
illegal pictures of a minor?
p7f Was the Internet used in some other way? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p8 Was there an undercover operation that 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
involved the Internet at any point in this NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
investigation?
p8a Was the online undercover investigation 1= PROACTIVE; 2= REACTIVE;
initiated by a law enforcement agency or 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
was it undertaken in response to a crime APP
involving an actual, active victim?
p8b Was the undercover investigation started 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
by your agency? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p8d Who (were you) (was the investigator) 1= A MINOR (SPECIFY AGE); 2=
impersonating? AN ADULT WITH ACCESS TO
A MINOR; 3= AN ADULT
INTERESTED IN ACCESS TO A
MINOR; 4= AN ADULT CHILD
PORNOGRAPHY CONSUMER
OR DISTRIBUTOR; 5= THE
IDENTIFIED CRIME VICTIM IN
THIS CASE; 6= OTHER
(SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
p8da1 SPECIFY AGE: Who (were you) (was the 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
investigator) impersonating? APP

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Name Variable Label
p8df1r SPECIFY OTHER: Who (were you) (was
the investigator) impersonating?
(RECODE of string variable)
p8e What sex (were you) (was the
investigator) impersonating?
p9 Did your agency receive the first report
on this case?
p9b Who made the first report to (your
agency) (the agency you just mentioned)?
Values
1= Avalanche; 2= UC agent
monitoring website for criminal
behavior; 3= No communication
between V and O; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1 "VICTIM'S PARENT OR
OTHER CARETAKER" 2=
VICTIM; 3= FRIEND OF
VICTIM; 4 "OFFENDER'S
SPOUSE, GIRLFRIEND, OR EX-"
5= COMPUTER REPAIR SHOP,
COMPUTER STORE, OR PHOTO
LAB; 6= INTERNET SERVICE
PROVIDER; 7= REFERRAL
FROM CYBERTIPLINE; 8=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

p9b1f SPECIFY OTHER: Who made the first 1= Family member of V; 2= Family
report to (your agency) (the agency you member or friend of O; 3=
just mentioned)? (RECODE of string Employer, co-worker or business
variable) associate of O; 4= Social service
agency, caseworker, or social
worker; 5= School authority or
other school personnel (also
university); 6= Anonymous tip or
source; 7= Police or LEA; 8=
Community member or other
citizen (includes neighbor); 9=
Online contact of O or V; 10=
Parole or probation officer; 11=
Hospital; 12= Library; 13=
Journalist or reporter; 14= Other
offender; 15 "V's therapist" 16=
Other (includes attorney, church
official); 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
ps10a Encrypted files? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ps10b Remote storage like on a website? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps10c Embedded images? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps10d Peer to peer networks? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps10e File servers? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps10f NYM (anonymous re-mailers)? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps10g Password protection? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps10h Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps10h1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Evidence eliminator software or
(RECODE of string variable) other method to clean hd; 2=
Images deleted; 3= Image files
saved to look like other kinds of
files; 4= Fserv; 5= Partitioned hard
drive, or other method of hiding on
hd; 6= Zipped files; 7= Fingerprint
recognition; 8= Thumbnail; 9=
Unknown, but police were unable
to crack; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
ps11 Did you find any evidence that the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender had created morphed images? I NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
mean images created using computer
graphics.
ps12 Was there any evidence that the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
showed or gave any of the produced NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
images to any minors?
ps12a1f And who were these minors? DESCRIBE 1= UC agent posing as minor; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Primary and/or other identified Vs;
3= Unidentified Vs; 4= UC agent
posing as adult interested in CP; 5=
Offender posing as juvenile; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ps12a2f And who were these minors? DESCRIBE 1= UC agent posing as minor; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Primary and/or other identified Vs;
3= Unidentified Vs; 4= UC agent
posing as adult interested in CP; 5=
Offender posing as juvenile; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

ps12b Would you say the offender used the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
produced images to groom (a) victim(s)? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
By groom, I mean to interest the victim in
or overcome inhibitions about sexual
activity.
ps13 Did [the offender] distribute any of the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
produced images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13aa Posted online to be downloaded 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13ab Transmitted online 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13ac Sent through the mail or by private carrier 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
like UPS or FED EX NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13ad Other SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13ad1f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Fservs; 2= Web addresses or
variable) links; 3= Hand delivered; 4=
Showed videos to group; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13ad2f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Fservs; 2= Web addresses or
variable) links; 3= Hand delivered; 4=
Showed videos to group; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13b Were any of the recipients minors? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13c1f # VHS VIDEOS (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13c2f # VHS VIDEOS (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ps13c3f # VHS VIDEOS (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13da Did the offender receive money for the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13db Did the offender receive other images for 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
the images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13dc Did the offender receive something else 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(SPECIFY) for the images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps13dd Did the offender receive nothing for the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
images? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps14 Did the offender possess other child 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
pornography? I mean images beyond NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
those that (s/he) produced?
ps15 Was the offender charged with possession 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
of this other child pornography, in NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
addition to the charges related to
production?
ps1a Hard drive of a desktop or laptop 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
computer? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1b Removable media like computer disks or 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
CDs? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1c VHS videos? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1d Digital videos? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1e Photographs? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1f Magazines? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1g Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ps1g1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Hardcopies downloaded/printed
(RECODE of string variable) from computer or digital cam; 2=
CP was described, but images not
found; 3= Albums, scrapbooks or
binders; 4= Images transmitted or
posted by O; 5= Server and/or
remote storage; 6= Either VHS or
digital video; 7= 8mm film; 8=
Webcam transmission; 9= Other
(slides, digital camera, etc.); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1g2f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Hardcopies downloaded/printed
(RECODE of string variable) from computer or digital cam; 2=
CP was described, but images not
found; 3= Albums, scrapbooks or
binders; 4= Images transmitted or
posted by O; 5= Server and/or
remote storage; 6= Either VHS or
digital video; 7= 8mm film; 8=
Webcam transmission; 9= Other
(slides, digital camera, etc.); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps1g3f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Hardcopies downloaded/printed
(RECODE of string variable) from computer or digital cam; 2=
CP was described, but images not
found; 3= Albums, scrapbooks or
binders; 4= Images transmitted or
posted by O; 5= Server and/or
remote storage; 6= Either VHS or
digital video; 7= 8mm film; 8=
Webcam transmission; 9= Other
(slides, digital camera, etc.); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps2af # VHS VIDEOS (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps2bf # OF IMAGES (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ps2cf # DIGITAL VIDEOS (RECODE of string 1= 10 or less; 2= >10-25; 3= >25-
variable) 50; 4= >50-100; 5= >100-1000; 6=
More than 1000; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps3f How many children were depicted in 0= 0; 1= 1; 2= 2; 3= 3 - 5; 4= 6 -
these images? (RECODE of string 10; 5= 11 - 50; 6= > 50; 97= DK;
variable) 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps4 Were any of the produced images 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
graphic? By graphic, I mean they focused NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
on genitals or showed explicit sexual
activity.
ps5a Did any of the produced images show 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
sexual contact between a child and an NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
adult? I mean the adult was touching the
child's genitals (or breasts) or vice versa.
ps5b Did any of the pictures involving adults 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
show acts involving penetration of the NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
child, including oral sex?
ps5f How many adults, if any, were depicted in 0= 0; 1= 1; 2= 2; 3= 3-5; 4= 6-10;
the produced images? (RECODE of string 5= 11-50; 6= >50; 97= DK; 98=
variable) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
ps6 Did any of the (other) produced images 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(without adults) show acts involving NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
penetration of the child?
ps7 Did any of the produced images feature 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
violence? I mean violence beyond sexual NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
assault, like bondage, brutal rape or
torture?
ps7af SPECIFY VIOLENCE (RECODE of 1= Brutal rape; 2= Beatings; 3=
string variable) Bestiality; 4= Children gagged,
bound, blindfolded, S&M
(bondage); 5= Torture; 6= Use of
weapon or other force; 7= Children
crying; 8= Murder/death; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
ps7bf SPECIFY VIOLENCE (RECODE of 1= Brutal rape; 2= Beatings; 3=
string variable) Bestiality; 4= Children gagged,
bound, blindfolded, S&M
(bondage); 5= Torture; 6= Use of
weapon or other force; 7= Children
crying; 8= Murder/death; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

ps7cf SPECIFY VIOLENCE (RECODE of 1= Brutal rape; 2= Beatings; 3=

string variable) Bestiality; 4= Children gagged,
bound, blindfolded, S&M
(bondage); 5= Torture; 6= Use of
weapon or other force; 7= Children
crying; 8= Murder/death; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

ps8 Did any of the produced images feature 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
nudity or semi-nudity, without being NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
graphic sexual images?
ps9 Did any of the produced images involve 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
suggestive poses of minors with clothes NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
on?
race What is the offender's race? (includes 1= Non-Hispanic White; 2=
Hispanics) (RECODE) Hispanic White; 3= Non-Hispanic
African-American; 4= Asian; 5=
American Indian or Alaskan
Native; 6= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
sex SEX OF RESPONDENT: 1= Male; 2= Female; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u0 IS THIS A PROACTIVE, REACTIVE 1= PROACTIVE; 2= REACTIVE;
INVESTIGATION OR CONTROLLED 3= CONTROLLED DELIVERY;
DELIVERY? 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
u1 Now I have some questions about the 1= In a chat room or IRC; 2=
online relationship between [the offender] Through Instant Messages; 3=
and the undercover agent. Where did they Through E-mail; 4= Some other
first meet online? Was it… way (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10 Did [the offender] use the Internet to send 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
any pictures to (you) the undercover NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
agent?
u10a Were any of the pictures sexual in nature? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
u10b1 Still pictures 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10b2 Digital videos 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10b3 Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10c1 The offender nude or in a sexual pose? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10c2 Adult pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10c3 Child pornography? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10c4 Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u10c4af SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Erotica; 2= Links to
(RECODE of string variable) pornographic websites; 3= Other
(cards, non-sexual pictures); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u11 Did [the offender] ask (you) the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
undercover agent for any pictures? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u12 Did (you) the undercover agent use the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
Internet to send any pictures to [the NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
offender]?
u12a Were any of the pictures sexual in nature? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u12b1 Still pictures 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u12b2 Digital videos 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u12b3 Something else? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u13 Did [the offender] do anything to confirm 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(your) the undercover agent's identity? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
u13af SPECIFY: Did [the offender] do anything
to confirm (your) the undercover agent's
identity? (RECODE of string variable)
u13bf SPECIFY: Did [the offender] do anything
to confirm (your) the undercover agent's
identity? (RECODE of string variable)
u13cf SPECIFY: Did [the offender] do anything
to confirm (your) the undercover agent's
identity? (RECODE of string variable)
u14 Did a young sounding undercover agent
(the actual victim) speak to the offender
over the telephone?
u15 Was there a face-to-face meeting between
the offender and law enforcement agents?
u15a How many face-to-face meetings were
there between [the offender] and law
enforcement agents?
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Values
1= Asked for picture; 2= Asked for
phone call or actual phone
conversations; 3= Traced residence
or school (includes had map to
home); 4= Asked for phone or
pager number; 5= Used caller ID;
6= Surveillance (secretly went to
place or computer trace); 7=
Questioned V about details; 8=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= Asked for picture; 2= Asked for
phone call or actual phone
conversations; 3= Traced residence
or school (includes had map to
home); 4= Asked for phone or
pager number; 5= Used caller ID;
6= Surveillance (secretly went to
place or computer trace); 7=
Questioned V about details; 8=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= Asked for picture; 2= Asked for
phone call or actual phone
conversations; 3= Traced residence
or school (includes had map to
home); 4= Asked for phone or
pager number; 5= Used caller ID;
6= Surveillance (secretly went to
place or computer trace); 7=
Questioned V about details; 8=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 2= NO PHONE
CONVERSATIONS; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
Name Variable Label Values
u15b I have some questions about (the final) 1= A public place; 2= A hotel or
(this) meeting. Where did the meeting motel; 3 "The offender's home" 4=
take place? Was it at… Other (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u15b1f SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Other dwelling or private place;
variable) 2= Automobile; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u15d Did a young looking undercover agent 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
pose as the victim at this meeting? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u15e Did the actual victim come to the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
meeting? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u16 Was [the offender] identified before the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
meeting took place? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u17 About how many miles from [the 1= LESS THAN 10 MILES; 2=
offender's] home was the meeting place? OVER 10 TO 50 MILES; 3=
OVER 50 TO 300 MILES; 4=
OVER 300 TO 500 MILES; 5=
OVER 500 TO 1000 MILES; 6=
MORE THAN 1000 MILES; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

u18 Did [the offender] travel across state lines 0= NO; 1= YES, STATE LINES;
(or international boundaries) to get to the 2= YES, INTERNATIONAL
meeting? BOUNDARIES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u19a Car 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u19b Airplane 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u19c Bus 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u19d Other (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u1a1f Do you have the name of the chat room No values
(online club) and/or some other
descriptive information about it?
(RECODE of string variable)
u1a2f Do you have the name of the chat room No values
(online club) and/or some other
descriptive information about it?
(RECODE of string variable)

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Name Variable Label
u1a3f Do you have the name of the chat room
(online club) and/or some other
descriptive information about it?
(RECODE of string variable)
u1aaf SPECIFY SOME OTHER WAY: Where
did they first meet online? (RECODE of
string variable)
u1b Was this a sexually oriented chat room
(online club)?
u20 Did [the offender] bring any sex-related
items with (him/ her) to the meeting
place? I mean items like condoms or
pornographic pictures.
u20a Did (you) the undercover agent ask [the
offender] to bring any of these items?
u20a1f SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
u20a2f SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
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Values
No values
1= Internet club or website
(includes personal ad, UC
business); 2= Newsgroup; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Computer,
camera, film, photo equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP'
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Computer,
camera, film, photo equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP'
Name Variable Label
u20a3f SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
u20a4f SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
u20aaf SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
u20abf SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
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Values
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Computer,
camera, film, photo equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP'
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Computer,
camera, film, photo equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Computer,
camera, film, photo equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP'
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Camera, film, or
other picture taking equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label
u20acf SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
u20adf SPECIFY SEX-RELATED ITEMS
(RECODE of string variable)
u21 Did [the offender] bring any weapons or
other items that suggested he intended
violence against the person he thought to
be the victim?
u22 Were there (other) meetings that were
planned, but did not occur?
u22a How many meetings were planned but did
not occur?
u22b1f DESCRIBE CIRCUMSTANCES:
(RECODE of string variable)
u22b2f DESCRIBE CIRCUMSTANCES:
(RECODE of string variable)
u2a Chat rooms or IRC
Values
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Computer,
camera, film, photo equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP'
1= Contraceptives and/or lubricant;
2= Dildo or other sexual devices
(includes razors); 3= Lingerie or
other clothing; 4= Computer,
camera, film, photo equipment; 5=
Child pornography; 6= Adult
pornography; 7= Alcohol and/or
drugs; 8= Flowers, candles,
jewelry, candy; 9= Other; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP'
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
1= O cancelled or postponed; 2= O
backed out or did not show; 3= O
arrested prior to meeting; 4= Police
cancelled or did not show; 5=
Specific meeting plans were not
made; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= O cancelled or postponed; 2= O
backed out or did not show; 3= O
arrested prior to meeting; 4= Police
cancelled or did not show; 5=
Specific meeting plans were not
made; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
u2b Instant messages or ICQ 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u2c E-mail 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u2d Video communications 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u2e Something else SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u2e1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Website, unspecified; 97= DK;
(RECODE of string variable) 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u3f How long for case to develop? (RECODE 1= 1 day or less; 2= >1-7 days; 3=
of string variable) >1 week to 1 month; 4= >1-6
months; 5= >6-12 months; 6= >1-3
years; 7= >3-5 years; 8= >5 years;
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
u4 About how many online interactions were No values
there between (you) the undercover agent
and [the offender]?
u5 Did (you) the undercover agent have a 0= NO; 1= YES, PROFILE; 2=
profile or some other sort of description YES, OTHER DESCRIPTION;
posted online? 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
u5a1 posted AGE 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a10 posted INTERESTS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a11 posted WORK NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a12 posted WORK ADDRESS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a13 posted OTHER (SPECIFY) 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a13af SPECIFY OTHER: What did it say? 1= Screen name; 2= Photo or
(RECODE of string variable) physical description of self; 3=
Other sort of description of self
(grade in school, student); 4= E-
mail address; 5= Gender; 6= Sexual
orientation; 7= Grade or student
status; 8= Activities; 9= Personal
quote; 10= Sexual Reference; 11=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
u5a13bf SPECIFY OTHER: What did it say? 1= Screen name; 2= Photo or
(RECODE of string variable) physical description of self; 3=
Other sort of description of self
(grade in school, student); 4= E-
mail address; 5= Gender; 6= Sexual
orientation; 7= Grade or student
status; 8= Activities; 9= Personal
quote; 10= Sexual Reference; 11=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
u5a13cf SPECIFY OTHER: What did it say? 1= Screen name; 2= Photo or
(RECODE of string variable) physical description of self; 3=
Other sort of description of self
(grade in school, student); 4= E-
mail address; 5= Gender; 6= Sexual
orientation; 7= Grade or student
status; 8= Activities; 9= Personal
quote; 10= Sexual Reference; 11=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
u5a13df SPECIFY OTHER: What did it say? 1= Screen name; 2= Photo or
(RECODE of string variable) physical description of self; 3=
Other sort of description of self
(grade in school, student); 4= E-
mail address; 5= Gender; 6= Sexual
orientation; 7= Grade or student
status; 8= Activities; 9= Personal
quote; 10= Sexual Reference; 11=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
u5a2 posted FIRST NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a3 posted LAST NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a4 posted HOME PHONE NUMBER 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a5 posted HOME ADDRESS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a6 posted TOWN 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a7 posted STATE OR COUNTRY 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a8 posted SCHOOL NAME 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a9 posted SCHOOL ADDRESS 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a97 posted DK 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a98 posted NA/REFUSED 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable
u5a99 posted NOT APP 0= No; 1= Yes; 99= Not applicable

93
Name Variable Label Values
u6 I have some questions about things [the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender] did online. Did [the offender] NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
bring up sex or sex-related topics to (you)
the undercover agent when they were
online together?
u6a How many online interactions occurred No values
before the offender brought up sex or sex-
related topics to (you) the undercover
agent?
u6b Did [the offender] ask (you) the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
undercover agent to masturbate or engage NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
in other sexual acts when (you) they were
online together?
u7 Did the offender encourage (you) the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
undercover agent to run away from home NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
when (you) they were online together?
u8a Age? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u8a1 SPECIFY AGE: Was [the offender] 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
deceptive about (his/ her) … APP
u8a1f SPECIFY AGE: Was [the offender] 1= Younger than 16; 2= 16-17; 3=
deceptive about (his/ her) … (RECODE 18-21; 4= 22-25; 5= 26-29; 6= 30-
of string variable) 39; 7= 40-49; 8= 50-59; 9= 60 or
older; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
u8b Physical appearance? (Beyond age) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u8b1f SPECIFY PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: 1= Thinner, taller or more fit; 2=
Was [the offender] deceptive about (his/ More attractive or youthful; 3=
her) … (RECODE of string variable) Used photo of someone else; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u8c Other aspects of identity like employment 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
and residence? (SPECIFY) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
u8c1f SPECIFY IDENTITY: Was [the offender] 1= Being married or having
deceptive about (his/ her) … (RECODE girlfriend; 2= Having children; 3=
of string variable) Name; 4= Place of residence; 5=
Nationality; 6= Occupation; 7=
Gender; 8= Entire identity; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
u8c2f SPECIFY IDENTITY: Was [the offender] 1= Being married or having
deceptive about (his/ her) … (RECODE girlfriend; 2= Having children; 3=
of string variable) Name; 4= Place of residence; 5=
Nationality; 6= Occupation; 7=
Gender; 8= Entire identity; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

u8d Sexual motives? (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=

u8e Something else? (SPECIFY)
u9a relationship O tried to establish with UA
was Friendship
u9b relationship O tried to establish with UA
was Romantic relationship
u9c relationship O tried to establish with UA
was Sexual relationship
u9d relationship O tried to establish with UA
was Parental or family-like relationship
u9e relationship O tried to establish with UA
was Something else (SPECIFY)
u9e1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE
(RECODE of string variable)
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= CP trade or distribution; 2=
Seeking access to sex with child;
3= Advice/mentor; 4= Teacher
about sex (grooming and incest-like
relationships); 5= Sex slave
(dominant/submissive); 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

u9e2f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= CP trade or distribution; 2=

(RECODE of string variable)
Seeking access to sex with child;
3= Advice/mentor; 4= Teacher
about sex (grooming and incest-like
relationships); 5= Sex slave
(dominant/submissive); 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v10 EMPLOYMENT: WHO? 1= MOTHER; 2= FATHER; 3=

OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

95
Name Variable Label Values
v10aa EMPLOYMENT: WHO? 1= MOTHER; 2= FATHER; 3=
OTHER (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10aa2 Employed full-time (SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
OCCUPATION) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10aa2af SPECIFY FULL-TIME OCCUPATION 1= Business or professional; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer,
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement or security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v10aa3 Employed part-time (SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=

OCCUPATION)
v10aa3af SPECIFY PART-TIME OCCUPATION
(RECODE of string variable)
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Business or professional; 2=
Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer,
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement or security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v10aa4 Unemployed 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=

NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10aa5 Retired 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10aa6 In school 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10aa7 Something else (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10aa7af SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1 "Disabled or worker's comp" 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Retired military; 3= Drug dealer;
4= Incarcerated or otherwise
serving sentence; 5= Trust fund; 6=
Receiving public assistance; 7=
Homemaker; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
v10b Employed full-time (SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
OCCUPATION) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10b1f SPECIFY FULL-TIME OCCUPATION 1= Business or professional; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer,
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement or security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v10c Employed part-time (SPECIFY 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=

OCCUPATION)
v10c1f SPECIFY PART-TIME OCCUPATION
(RECODE of string variable)
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Business or professional; 2=
Service or retail; 3= Skilled trade;
4= Military; 5= Computer,
technician, programmer, etc.; 6=
Law enforcement or security; 7=
Other governmental; 8= Teacher,
youth worker, school employee; 9=
Laborer; 10= Sales; 11= Other; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v10d Unemployed 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=

NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10e Retired 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10f In school 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10g Something else (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v10g1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1 "Disabled or worker's comp" 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Retired military; 3= Drug dealer;
4= Incarcerated or otherwise
serving sentence; 5= Trust fund; 6=
Receiving public assistance; 7=
Homemaker; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
v11 What was the approximate annual income 1= Less than $20,000; 2= Over
of [the victim's] household at the time of $20,000 to $50,000; 3= Over
the crime (as far as you know)? Would $50,000 to $80,000; 4= Over
you say… $80,000; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
v12 Now I have some questions about [the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
victim's] life situation at the time of the NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
crime. Was (s/he) a student (as far as you
know)?
v12af What grade level? (RECODE of string 1= Pre-school age; 2= Primary
variable) grades (K-3); 3= Grades 4-6; 4=
Grades 7-9; 5= Grades 10-12; 6=
Homeschooled; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13a Trouble making friends? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13b Failing grades at school? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13c Frequent absences from school? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13d Disciplinary problems at school? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13e Disciplinary problems at home? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13f Trouble getting along with (her/ his) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
parents (caretakers)? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13g Was (s/he) lonely? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13h Did (s/he) suffer from depression? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13i Did (s/he) use drugs? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13j Did (s/he) drink alcohol? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v13k Had (s/he) been physically or sexually 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
abused prior to this crime? NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
(DESCRIBE)
v14 Before this crime, had [the victim] ever 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
run away from home (as far as you NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
know)?

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Name Variable Label
v15 Did [the victim] have any changes in (her/
his) life in the year before the crime? I
mean changes like moving to a new
school, a divorce or death in the family
(as far as you know).
v15af SPECIFY CHANGES (RECODE of
string variable)
v15bf SPECIFY CHANGES (RECODE of
string variable)
v15cf SPECIFY CHANGES (RECODE of
string variable)
v16 Did [the victim] have any kind of a
criminal history or history of offending
(as far as you know)?
v16a Did this involve any kind of sexual
offending (as far as you know)?
v17 Did [the victim] have any physical
disabilities (as far as you know)?
v18 Did [the victim] have any mental
disabilities (as far as you know)?
Values
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= New school; 2= Divorce or
separation of parents; 3= Other
family problems; 4= Moved to new
area; 5= Death in family; 6= Parent
incarcerated; 7= Parent remarried
or moved in with new partner; 8=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= New school; 2= Divorce or
separation of parents; 3= Other
family problems; 4= Moved to new
area; 5= Death in family; 6= Parent
incarcerated; 7= Parent remarried
or moved in with new partner; 8=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= New school; 2= Divorce or
separation of parents; 3= Other
family problems; 4= Moved to new
area; 5= Death in family; 6= Parent
incarcerated; 7= Parent remarried
or moved in with new partner; 8=
Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
v18af SPECIFY MENTAL DISABILITIES
(RECODE of string variable)
v19 Did [the victim] have any other
characteristics that we haven't mentioned
that caused (her/ him) to stand out from
peers such as physical features,
personality traits, or clothing styles (as far
as you know)?
v19af SPECIFY CHARACTERISTICS
(RECODE of string variable)
Values
1= Mentally challenged or
developmentally delayed; 2=
ADHD or ADD; 3= Other learning
disability; 4= Depression or
emotional problems; 5= Bipolar
disorder; 6= Drug-related
problems; 7= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Overweight, unattractive; 2=
Looked older than age; 3= Looked
younger than age; 4= Openly gay
or lesbian or looked gay or lesbian;
5= Goth or other unusual style of
dress, misfit; 6= Very outgoing
and/or attractive; 7= Neglected,
needy, shy; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v19bf SPECIFY CHARACTERISTICS 1= Overweight, unattractive; 2=

(RECODE of string variable)
Looked older than age; 3= Looked
younger than age; 4= Openly gay
or lesbian or looked gay or lesbian;
5= Goth or other unusual style of
dress, misfit; 6= Very outgoing
and/or attractive; 7= Neglected,
needy, shy; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v19cf SPECIFY CHARACTERISTICS 1= Overweight, unattractive; 2=

(RECODE of string variable)
Looked older than age; 3= Looked
younger than age; 4= Openly gay
or lesbian or looked gay or lesbian;
5= Goth or other unusual style of
dress, misfit; 6= Very outgoing
and/or attractive; 7= Neglected,
needy, shy; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
v2 Is [the victim] male or female? 1= MALE; 2= FEMALE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v20 How would you describe [the victim's] 1= Below average; 2= Average; 3=
overall intelligence (as far as you know)? Above average; 97= DK; 98=
Would you say it was… NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v21 How would you describe the amount of 1= Below average; 2= Average; 3=
social interaction [the victim] had with Above average; 97= DK; 98=
people (his/her) own age at the time of NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
this crime (as far as you know)? Would
you say it was…
v22 At the time of the crime, did [the victim] 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
have a clear sexual orientation (as far as NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
you know)?
v23 At the time of the crime, would you say 1= Not closely at all; 2= Somewhat
[the victim's] (parent(s))/(caretaker(s)) closely; 3= Very closely; 4=
supervised (her/ him) … (as far as you Extremely closely; 97= DK; 98=
know) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v24 How often was [the victim] at home alone 1= Never; 2= About one day a
after school (as far as you know)? Would week; 3= About 2 days a week; 4=
you say… About 3 days a week; 5= 4 or 5
days a week; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v25 How much conflict would you say existed 1= No conflict at all; 2= A little
between the victim and (her/his) parent(s) conflict; 3= More than a little
(caretaker(s)) (as far as you know)? conflict; 4= An extremely high
Would you say… degree of conflict; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26a No bond at all with the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26b A casual friendship with the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26c A close friendship 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26d In love with the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26e Afraid of the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26f Angry at the offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26g Familial offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
v26h Something else (DESCRIBE) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v26h1f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Betrayed, hated O, felt used; 2=
(RECODE of string variable) Confused; 3= Embarrassed, guilty;
4= Loved and/or trusted like a
family member; 5= Used O to get
drugs, alcohol, sex, money; 6=
Tried to protect O, withdrew; 7=
Relieved; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v26h2f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Betrayed, hated O, felt used; 2=

(RECODE of string variable)
Confused; 3= Embarrassed, guilty;
4= Loved and/or trusted like a
family member; 5= Used O to get
drugs, alcohol, sex , money; 6=
Tried to protect O, withdrew; 7=
Relieved; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v26h3f SPECIFY SOMETHING ELSE 1= Betrayed, hated O, felt used; 2=

(RECODE of string variable)
Confused; 3= Embarrassed, guilty;
4= Loved and/or trusted like a
family member; 5= Used O to get
drugs, alcohol, sex , money; 6=
Tried to protect O, withdrew; 7=
Relieved; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v27 Did the victim's feelings about [the 1= Changed; 2= Remained the
offender] change as the investigation same; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
progressed, or did they remain the same NOT APP
throughout the investigation (as far as you
know)?
v27a1 At end of investigation - No bond at all 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
with the offender NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v27a2 At end of investigation - A casual 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
friendship with the offender NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v27a3 At end of investigation - A close 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
friendship NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v27a4 At end of investigation - In love with the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
v27a5 At end of investigation - Afraid of the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v27a6 At end of investigation - Angry at the 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
offender NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v27a7 At end of investigation - Familial offender 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v27a8 At end of investigation - Something else 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
(DESCRIBE) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v27a8af At end of investigation - SPECIFY 1= Betrayed, hated O, felt used; 2=
SOMETHING ELSE (RECODE of String Confused; 3= Embarrassed, guilty;
Variable) 4= Loved and/or trusted like a
family member; 5= Used O to get
drugs, alcohol, sex, money; 6=
Tried to protect O, withdrew; 7=
Relieved; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v27a8bf At end of investigation - SPECIFY 1= Betrayed, hated O, felt used; 2=

SOMETHING ELSE (RECODE of String Confused; 3= Embarrassed, guilty;
Variable) 4= Loved and/or trusted like a
family member; 5= Used O to get
drugs, alcohol, sex, money; 6=
Tried to protect O, withdrew; 7=
Relieved; 8= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

v28 Did the relationship between [the victim]
and [the offender] end with the offender's
arrest, or did it continue (as far as you
know)?
v29 Now, I have some questions about the
victim's computer use. Where was the
computer that [the victim] used the most
to correspond with the offender (as far as
you know)? Was it at….
v29a1f SPECIFY ROOM (RECODE of string
variable)
1= END; 2= CONTINUE; 97= DK;
98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Home (SPECIFY ROOM); 2=
Work; 3= Some other household
(SPECIFY HOUSEHOLD); 4= A
library; 5= A school; 6= Some
other place (SPECIFY); 8= Victim
and Offender did not communicate
online; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1 "V's bedroom" 2= Common
room; 3 "Other room (home office,
spare bedroom, parent's bedroom)"
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP

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Name Variable Label
v29b1f SPECIFY HOUSEHOLD (RECODE of
string variable)
v30 Did [the victim] use a computer at any
other location to correspond with the
offender (as far as you know)?
v30af SPECIFY LOCATION (RECODE of
string variable)
v30bf SPECIFY LOCATION (RECODE of
string variable)
v31 Did [the victim] have computer files that
were password protected (as far as you
know)?
v32 We're also interested in how sophisticated
a computer system the victim had. Would
you say the system the victim used most
was … (as far as you know)
v33 How knowledgeable about the Internet
was [the victim] (as far as you know)?
Would you say….
v34 About how many hours per week did [the
victim] spend online during the time this
crime happened (as far as you know)?
Would you say…
v35 Now I have some questions about how the 1= Not at all cooperative; 2=
victim and family reacted to the
investigation. How cooperative was [the
victim] at the start of the investigation (as cooperative; 97= DK; 98=
far as you know)? Would you say…
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Values
1= Other relative; 2 "O's home"
97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT
APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Friend or neighbor; 2= School,
library, work; 3 "V's home or home
of other parent or relative" 4 "O's
home" 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
1= Friend or neighbor; 2= School,
library, work; 3 "V's home or home
of other parent or relative" 4 "O's
home" 97= DK; 98= NA/REF; 99=
NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= A basic system; 2= A powerful
system; 3= A very sophisticated
system; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
1= Not at all knowledgeable; 2=
Somewhat knowledgeable; 3= Very
knowledgeable; 4= Extremely
knowledgeable; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Less than 7 hours per week; 2=
Between 8 and 14 hours per week;
3= Between 15 and 21 hours per
week; 4= Between 22 and 28 hours
per week; 5= More than 28 hours
per week; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
Somewhat cooperative; 3= Very
cooperative; 4= Extremely
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
v36 Did this change as the investigation 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
progressed? I mean, did [the victim] NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
become more or less cooperative as the
case progressed (as far as you know)?
v36a How cooperative was [the victim] at the 1= Not at all cooperative; 2=
end of the investigation (as far as you Somewhat cooperative; 3= Very
know)? Would you say… cooperative; 4= Extremely
cooperative; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v37 How cooperative (was/ were) [the 1= Not at all cooperative; 2=
victim's] (parent(s)/ caretakers) at the start Somewhat cooperative; 3= Very
of the investigation (as far as you know)? cooperative; 4= Extremely
Would you say… cooperative; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v38 Did this change as the investigation 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
progressed? I mean, did they become NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
more or less cooperative as the case
progressed (as far as you know)?
v38a How cooperative (was/ were) they at the 1= Not at all cooperative; 2=
end of the investigation (as far as you Somewhat cooperative; 3= Very
know)? cooperative; 4= Extremely
cooperative; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v39 Was [the victim] referred to an agency 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
that could provide (her/ him) with NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
counseling and support (as far as you
know)?
v39a1 Victim advocate or victim services 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
agency NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v39a2 Child advocacy center 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v39a3 Sexual assault support agency 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v39a4 Mental health agency 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v39a5 Other (SPECIFY) 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label Values
v39a5af SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Other counseling service; 2=
variable) Already in therapy; 3= Child
protective services agency (DSS,
DCF, etc); 4= Medical; 5= School;
6= Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP

v39a5bf SPECIFY OTHER (RECODE of string 1= Other counseling service

variable) (includes AF, private services); 2=
Already in therapy; 3= Child
protective services agency (DSS,
DCF, etc); 4= Medical; 5= School;
6= Other; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
v3af And what was [the victim's] age when the 1= 3 or younger; 2= >3-5 years; 3=
crime started? (RECODE of string >5-12 years; 4= >12-17 years; 97=
variable) DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v4 Is [the victim] Hispanic or Latino? 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v5 What is (his/ her) race? Is it… 1= White; 2= African-American;
3= Asian; 4= Native American; 5=
Other (SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v7 What kind of area did [the victim] live in 1= Urban; 2= Suburban; 3= A large
at the time of the crime (as far as you town of 25,000 to 100,000 people;
know)? Would you call it… 4= A small town; 5= Rural; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v8a Victim lives with Both parents (SEE 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
BELOW) NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v8aa What was the marital status of the [the 1= Divorced; 2= Never married; 3=
victim's] parents at the time of the crime Separated; 4= One or both deceased
(as far as you know)? Were they … (SPECIFY); 5= Something else
(SPECIFY); 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v8aa1 SPECIFY DECEASED 1= MOTHER; 2= FATHER; 3=
BOTH; 97= DK; 98= NA/REF;
99= NOT APP
v8b Victim lives with Mother and stepfather 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
v8c Victim lives with Father and stepmother 0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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Name Variable Label
v8d Victim lives with Mother only
v8e Victim lives with Father only
v8f Victim lives with Foster parent(s)
v8g Victim lives with The offender
v8h Victim lives with Other (SPECIFY)
v8h1f Victim lives with SPECIFY OTHER
(RECODE of String Variable)
v8h2f Victim lives with SPECIFY OTHER
(RECODE of String Variable)
v8h3f Victim lives with SPECIFY OTHER
(RECODE of String Variable)
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Values
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
0= NO; 1= YES; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Foster care (including relative
with custody); 2= Other adult
relatives (sibling, grandparent,
aunt, uncle); 3= Treatment or other
residential facility; 4 "Parent's
partner" 5= V lived in various
households during course of crime;
6= With parents of friends; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Foster care (including relative
with custody); 2= Other adult
relatives (sibling, grandparent,
aunt, uncle); 3= Treatment or other
residential facility; 4 "Parent's
partner" 5= V lived in various
households during course of crime;
6= With parents of friends; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
1= Foster care (including relative
with custody); 2= Other adult
relatives (sibling, grandparent,
aunt, uncle); 3= Treatment or other
residential facility; 4 "Parent's
partner" 5= V lived in various
households during course of crime;
6= With parents of friends; 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
Name Variable Label Values
v9 I have a question about education in this 1= Did not finish high school; 2=
household. Would you say the most Was a high school graduate; 3=
educated adult in this household … (as far Had some college education; 4=
as you know) Was a college graduate; 5= Had a
post college degree; 6= Had
technical training; 8= Had some
other schooling (SPECIFY); 97=
DK; 98= NA/REF; 99= NOT APP
varpsu VARPSU No values
varstrat VARIANCE STRATUM 2= 2; 3= 3; 101= 101; 102= 102;
103= 103
vracer What is the victim's race? (includes 1= Non-Hispanic White; 2=
Hispanics) (RECODE to combine race Hispanic White; 3= Non-Hispanic
and ethnicity) African-American; 4= Asian; 5=
American Indian or Alaskan
Native; 6= Other; 97= DK; 98=
NA/REF; 99= NOT APP

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