National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner: Public- and Restricted-Use Files

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner provides quick tips and explanations for NCVS data users on a variety of topics. In this video, BJS Statistician Emilie J. Coen, DrPH, provides an overview of the NCVS public- and restricted-use datafiles. She provides a brief overview of both file types and the differences between them. This includes when a researcher might use public or restricted files and how to access the data. For more information on accessing and using NCVS data, see https://bjs.ojp.gov/ncvs-data-user-page. For more information on the NCVS, please visit https://bjs.ojp.gov/programs/ncvs or email us at [email protected].