FBI Releases 2011 Hate Crime Statistics

Washington, D.C. December 10, 2012

FBI National Press Office (202) 324-3691

According to statistics released today by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 6,222 criminal incidents involving 7,254 offenses were reported in 2011 as a result of bias toward a particular race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin, or physical or mental disability.

The statistics, published by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program in Hate Crime Statistics, 2011, provide data about the offenses, victims, offenders, and locations of the bias-motivated incidents reported by law enforcement agencies throughout the nation.

Due to the unique nature of hate crime, however, the UCR program does not estimate offenses for the jurisdictions of agencies that do not submit reports.

Hate Crime Statistics, 2011 includes the following information:

• There were 6,216 single-bias incidents, of which 46.9 percent were motivated by a racial bias, 20.8 percent were motivated by a sexual orientation bias, 19.8 percent were motivated by a religious bias, and 11.6 percent were motivated by an ethnicity/national origin bias. Bias against a disability accounted for 0.9 percent of single-bias incidents.
• Of the 4,623 hate crime offenses classified as crimes against persons in 2011, intimidation accounted for 45.6 percent, simple assaults for 34.5 percent, and aggravated assaults for 19.4 percent. Four murders and seven forcible rapes were reported as hate crimes.
• There were 2,611 hate crime offenses classified as crimes against property. The majority of these (81.4 percent) were acts of destruction/damage/vandalism. Robbery, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, and other offenses accounted for the remaining 18.6 percent of crimes against property.
• Fifty-nine percent of the 5,731 known offenders were white; 20.9 percent were black. The race was unknown for 10.8 percent, and other races accounted for the remaining known offenders.
• Most hate crime incidents (32.0 percent) occurred in or near homes. Eighteen percent took place on highways, roads, alleys, or streets; 9.3 percent happened at schools or colleges; 5.9 percent in parking lots or garages; and 4.4 percent in churches, synagogues, or temples. The location was considered other (undesignated) or unknown for 11.3 percent of hate crime incidents. The remaining 19.1 percent of hate crime incidents took place at other specified or multiple locations.

- View entire report: Hate Crime Statistics, 2011

Stress: Simple reaction to stress. Teeth Grinding.

          Sleep Disorders Health Center

Teeth Grinding and Sleep (Sleep Bruxism)

Most people probably grind and clench their teeth during sleep from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis, the teeth can be damaged and other complications can arise, such as jaw muscle discomfort or TMJ pain.

Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?

Although the causes of bruxism are not really known, several factors may be involved. Stressful situations, an abnormal bite, and crooked or missing teeth appear to contribute.

Can Teeth Grinding Be Prevented?

Teeth grinding can be prevented with the use of a mouth guard. The mouth guard, supplied by a dentist, can fit over the teeth to prevent teeth from grinding against each other. Stress reduction and other lifestyle modifications, including the avoidance of alcohol and caffeine, may also be helpful.

Further Reading:

• What Wears Down Your Teeth
• Bruxism and TM Disorders-Related Information
• Bruxism and TM Disorders-Credits
• Are You Grinding Your Way to Sleep Apnea?
• Do You Grind Your Teeth During Sleep?
• Treatment for Teeth Grinding
• Bruxism and TM Disorders-Topic Overview
• See All Tooth Grinding/Bruxism Topics

DHHS - SAMHSA. Defining Trauma – Give Us Your Feedback

Defining Trauma – Give Us Your Feedback

10 December 2012 No Comment

 

Increasingly, multiple federal agencies representing various service sectors have recognized the impact of trauma on the children, adults, and families they serve.  In 2011, in its strategic action plan, SAMHSA designated Trauma as one of its key initiatives.  This led SAMHSA to revisit its trauma-related concepts and programming and their applicability not only to behavioral health but to other related fields.

In May 2012, after an extensive literature and policy review, SAMHSA convened a group of national experts to assist in the development of a working definition of trauma and trauma-informed approaches, and principles and guidelines for implementing a trauma-informed approach to services.  The experts included trauma survivors, practitioners from multiple fields, researchers and policy makers.

SAMHSA is now seeking input from the public and is inviting those interested in this issue to read and provide feedback on the complete concept paper, SAMHSA’s Working Definition of Trauma and Principles and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach.

The feedback forum will be open from the period beginning Monday, December 10^th and ending at midnight Eastern Time on Friday, December 21^st 2012.  This forum will provide an open and transparent process by which stakeholders can offer their comments about the definitions, principles and guidelines and suggestions on how they can be improved.

Feedback received on the forum is an important part of the public dialogue on this issue. Your feedback will be carefully considered in the shaping of the definitions of trauma and trauma-informed approach, the principles, and the guidelines of a trauma-informed approach.

Process for Public Feedback: For ease of review, the paper is divided into three sections. Each section has a separate link and unique forum to provide comments and, if you wish, to vote on comment offered by others.  You have up to 10 votes to endorse other comment and you may revise your votes throughout the comment period. 

The links to the 3 parts are:

1. Definition of Trauma
2. A Trauma-Informed Approach
3. Guidelines for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

SAMHA looks forward to receiving your feedback. Thank you.

http://blog.samhsa.gov/2012/12/10/defining-trauma-give-us-your-feedback/

International Anticorruption Day

Secretary Clinton on International Anticorruption Day

09 December 2012

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesperson
December 9, 2012
2012/1944
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON

International Anticorruption Day

Today we recognize International Anticorruption Day and honor the tireless efforts of activists, businesses, government officials, and international organizations to combat corruption and promote open and transparent government.

While much work remains, 2012 was a successful year in the global fight against corruption. Since its inception last year, the Open Government Partnership has grown sevenfold and now includes 58 countries representing a quarter of the world’s population, encouraging greater access to information, citizen engagement, and fiscal transparency.

The United States and the world’s largest economies have been leading by example, as the G20 created an ambitious anticorruption action plan for the next two years and adopted principles to keep corrupt officials away from our borders. Under the U.S. presidency, the G8 joined regional partners to convene the first Arab Forum on Asset Recovery in order to help identify and recover proceeds of corruption stowed abroad.

The United States is committed to preventing corruption and the destructive impact it has on communities around the globe. With our partners, we are working to promote legal regimes that prosecute corrupt actors, recover the proceeds of corruption and other illicitly acquired assets, and fight other crimes such as money laundering. The United States is proud to be a partner in the global fight to combat corruption and applauds all those working to sustain transparent, open societies around the world.

Read more: http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2012/12/20121209139768.html?CP.rss=true#ixzz2EbJmomS0

Rape in the Military. Huffington Post Live

Rape In The Military: Coast Guard Officer Tells Story Of Assault By Shipmat

Huffington Post  - ‎Dec 7, 2012 Kori Cioca shared her frightening story on HuffPost Live Wednesday about being raped while serving in the U.S.Coast Guard.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/us-coast-guard-officer-ra_n_2251936.html

Kori Cioca shared her frightening story on HuffPost Live Wednesday about being raped while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. In a conversation with host Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Cioca described a long period of abuse by her shipmate, and a rape that according to her, could have been prevented.

"I was prepared for war," Cioca told HuffPost Live, "I was prepared for what the Coast Guard taught me in boot camp, and they didn't teach me to be prepared for my shipmate raping me."

WATCH THE FULL SEGMENT ON HUFFPOST LIVE.