Victimological Survey, April 2008

Respondents were asked whether any public official demanded or provoked them to give a bribe, and whether someone had offered, given, or sold narcotic or psychotropic substances for non-medical purposes. They were asked whether they had experienced someone in a public place displaying disrespect toward others or the environment through aggressive behavior, offensive language, threats, bullying, or vandalism, disturbing public peace or order.

The study examined whether respondents feel safe in Lithuania from various criminal offenses. A question was asked about whether respondents would take active steps to prevent a criminal act if it was not directed at them or their family members. Respondents were asked whether they had been in a situation in 2007 where they could have taken action to prevent a crime and whether they actually did so.

Those who did nothing were asked why they did not take action. Finally, questions were asked about whether respondents feel safe in Lithuania and what most contributes to their sense of insecurity. Socio-demographic characteristics: gender, age, education, occupation, ethnicity, monthly income per family member, place of residence, region.