third study showed that simple assault, but not aggravated assault, was more likely to be reported for family member than for stranger assailants (Baumer. 2002). Studies have consistently shown a positive association between seriousness of assaults and reporting rates. Felson et al. (1999) applied the

ssault reporting. Police were more likely to be notified when incidents happened in victims' homes (Felson et al., 2002) or in their neighborhoods (Baumer, 2002). Jasinski (2003) analyzed NCVS (1992-1994) data and found that female assault victims were more likely to report to police if offenders used