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violent crime  

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  • Violent crime is crime committed by an individual with the threat or use of force upon a victim. The category of violent crime in America includes the following offenses in order of descending severity: murder or nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race and Crime; Violent Crime]

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