1997 National Clinic Violence Survey Report

A Five Year Analysis of Anti-Abortion
Violence Trends

Conducted by the Feminist Majority Foundation

Released on January 15, 1998

Jennifer Jackman, Ph.D., Director of Policy and Research
Christine Onyango, M.A., Research Associate

TABLE OF CONTENTS

| Methodology |

|Key Findings |

| Violence Still Plagues 25% of Clinics |

| Percentage of Clinics Free From Violence Grows From One-Third in 1994 to Two-Thirds Today |

| Arson Threats, Bomb Threats, and Gunfire Increase; Bomb Threats and Vandalism Most Common Forms of Violence |

| For-Profit Clinics, Free-Standing Clinics Face More Violence |

| Violence-Related Staff Resignations Up From 1996 |

| Buffer Zones Protect One-Third of Clinics |

| One in Ten Clinics Cite FACE Violations |

| Fewer Clinics Seek Legal Remedies |

| Law Enforcement "Excellent" Ratings Decline Slightly; Decreased Violence Reduces Law Enforcement Contacts

| Lower Levels of Violence Associated With Better Enforcement Response |

| Conclusions |

|Table of Contents |

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