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- Register for Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony
As a prelude to National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 21-27, 2013, register to attend the National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony [More...]
- Current Issue of BJA Newsletter Released
The March issue of "Justice Today" features an article about the Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Recovery event, which was held February 28-March 1, 2013. This issue also highlights [More...]
- Recorded Webinar Discusses Women’s Health in Corrections
On February 20, 2013, the National Institute of Corrections held a satellite/Internet broadcast titled "Health, Justice, Women: Behavioral Health and OB/GYN." During the discussion, participants explored [More...]
- NIJ Journal Issue No. 271
The lead article in the latest National Institute of Justice Journal provides an indepth look at a computerized system that predicts which probationers are most likely to [More...]
- Seminar Discusses Wrongful Convictions
On March 25, 2013, at 10 a.m. ET, the National Institute of Justice will host "Wrongful Convictions: The Latest Scientific Research & Implications for Law Enforcement." In [More...]
- Policy Brief Discusses Woman’s Pathways to Jail
The Bureau of Justice Assistance's Policy Brief discusses the BJA-funded multisite Women's Pathways to Jail study, which addresses critical gaps in the literature by assessing the [More...]
- Improving Officer Safety and Wellness
Funding for the National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative-VALOR is now available. The initiative, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, focuses on providing [More...]
- Female Victims of Sexual Violence, 1994-2010
The Bureau of Justice Statistics has released Female Victims of Sexual Violence, 1994-2010. This report presents trends in the rate of completed or attempted rape or sexual [More...]
- New Funding Opportunities Available from OJJDP
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced several funding opportunities including subjects such as mentoring, tribal youth, family drug courts, and more. [More...]
- Teen Dating Violence Resource Available
In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (February 2013), NCJRS offers the Teen Dating Violence Special Feature. [More...]
- Program Seeks To Improve Cross-System Collaboration
Funding for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program is now available from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The program seeks to increase public safety through [More...]
- Study Provides Information on Background Checks for Firearm Transfers
Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2010 – Statistical Tables, released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, provides the estimated number of [More...]
- Report Discusses Public Involvement with Community Justice
"The Public Wants To Be Involved: A Roundtable Conversation about Community and Restorative Justice," a Bureau of Justice Assistance [More...]
- Addressing Violence Against Native American Women
The National Institute of Justice seeks proposals for Evaluating the Effectiveness of State, Local and Tribal Responses to Violence Committed [More...]
- Latest TECHBeat Features Article on Tracking Repeat Offenders
"TECHBeat Winter 2013" features an article about FaceCrook, a program that allows inmates to provide anonymous crime tips. Other articles [More...]
- Mentoring Assists in Successful Offender Reentry
Applications are sought for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring and Transitional Services for Successful Reentry Program. This solicitation [More...]
- January Is National Stalking Awareness Month
In recognition of National Stalking Awareness Month (January [More...]
- Jim Lynch Departs Bureau of Justice Statistics
On December 31, 2012, after serving two and a half years as director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), James P. Lynch left his position [More...]
- Report Examines Encounters With Police
The Council of State Governments Justice Center has released "Statewide Law Enforcement/Mental Health Efforts: Strategies to Support and Sustain Local Initiatives." This Burea of Justice Assistance-supported report examines [More...]
- New NIJ Solicitations Coming Soon
During the coming days and weeks, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will begin releasing solicitations for fiscal year 2013. To find out more about these [More...]
- Training Provides Information on "Fast GC" Technologies
The National Institute of Justice has added "Gaining Speed with 'Fast GC': A Practitioner's Perspective (archive)" to its list of available multimedia resources. In this recorded training, [More...]
- Participate in Indigent Defense Resources Webinar
On January 22, 2013, at 3 p.m. ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the National Criminal Justice Association will host "Strengthening Indigent Defense: Understanding State [More...]
- View Online Calendar of Events
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Calendar of Events provides a searchable, sortable listing of upcoming criminal justice conferences. Users can search [More...]
- Report Discusses Prosecutorial Discretion Process
The National Institute of Justice funded researchers at the Vera Institute of Justice to study the scope of prosecutorial discretion. They found that objective strength of [More...]
- SERIOUS VIOLENT CRIME AGAINST YOUTH DROPPED 77 PERCENT FROM 1994 TO 2010
WASHINGTON – The overall rate of serious violent crime against youth ages 12 to 17 declined 77 percent from 1994 to 2010, falling from 61.9 victimizations per 1,000 youth to [More...]
- Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence Presents Final Recommendations to Attorney General
The Attorney General's Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence has released its final recommendations for a national response to address children's exposure to violence. The report emphasizes prevention and [More...]
- Study Finds Violence Committed by Strangers Declined
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, "Violent Victimization Committed by Strangers, 1993-2010" (NCJ 239424), presents findings on the rates and levels of violent victimization committed by offenders who were strangers to [More...]
- Bulletin Examines Effects of Transferring Juveniles to Adult Court
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released "Transfer of Juveniles to Adult Court: Effects of a Broad Policy in One Court," which examines the effects of [More...]
- Nominate Exceptional Law Enforcement Officers
Nominations for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery will be accepted from December 14, 2012, through February 15, 2013, and are limited to acts of bravery that occurred between [More...]
- Report Discusses Drop in Inmate Deaths
"Mortality in Local Jails and State Prisons, 2000-2010 - Statistical Tables" (NCJ 239911), released from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, presents national and state-level data on the number of inmate [More...]
- Bulletin Discusses Community Supervision of Underage Drinkers
This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention bulletin, "Community Supervision of Underage Drinkers" provides a theoretical overview on which to base policies, procedures, and practices that will help professionals [More...]
- Seminar Discusses the Neurobiology of Sexual Assault
On October 29, 2012, the National Institute of Justice will host "The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault: Implications for First Responders in Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Victim Advocacy." This free presentation [More...]
- View Smart Policing Initiative Webinar
On September 24, 2012, Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) presented "The Problem-Solving Process (SARA) and SPI." The Bureau of Justice Assistance sponsored Webinar discussed SPI sites that described their problem-solving activities. [More...]
- Study Finds Increase in Violent and Property Crime Rates
The Bureau of Justice Statistics report, Criminal Victimization, 2011, presents 2011 estimates of rates and levels of violent victimization (rape or sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault) and [More...]
- Current Issue of BJA Newsletter Released
This issue of "Justice Today" features an article about Bureau of Justice Assistance Director O'Donnell announcing the FY 2012 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant Awards in Brooklyn, New York. It [More...]
- Save the Date for LGBTI Populations Broadcast
On November 7, 2012, the National Institute of Corrections will host "LGBTI Populations - Their Safety, Your Responsibility." This live, 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast is designed to increase awareness of strategies [More...]
- New Discussion Posted to "Director’s Corner"
The latest conversation with Dr. John Laub is available on The Director's Corner Web page. In this discussion, "Combining Intellectual Muscle: NIJ and the National Science Foundation Sign a Memorandum [More...]
- Publication Assists in Implementing Justice Reinvestment
Data-Driven Decisionmaking for Strategic Justice Reinvestment is a Bureau of Justice Assistance sponsored policy brief that addresses the value and use of data to identify population drivers, quantify cost drivers, [More...]
- October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Recognizing the importance of cybersecurity, NCJRS presents this compilation of resources on topics associated with Internet safety. During National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), visit NCJRS's Internet Safety Special Feature [More...]
- Web Forum Discusses Collaborative Educational Models
On October 9, 2012, at 2 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime will conduct a Web Forum Guest Host Session on collaborative educational models benefiting victims and providers. [More...]
- Stalking Victims in the United States – Revised
This Bureau of Justice Statistics report was revised to correct the population base used to generate rates from persons age 12 or older to persons age 18 or older and [More...]
- Bulletin Offers Guidelines for Supervising Underage Drinkers
This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention bulletin, "Underage Drinking: Practice Guidelines for Community Corrections" offers 10 guidelines, derived from evidence-based practices, to help practitioners develop a plan for [More...]
- Community Safety Resources Available
During National Crime Prevention Month (October), see the Celebrate Safe Communities Special Feature for access to publications and sites that are related to creating and maintaining safer communities.
- Web Page Discusses Gangs in Corrections
The National Institute of Correction's new Gangs and Security Threat Groups Web page provides information and resources on prison gangs, youth gangs, and gangs and reentry. It also offers basic [More...]
- Bulletin Examines Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking
This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention bulletin, "Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking" presents findings from a literature review that investigated how underage drinking can affect a youth's [More...]
- Join BJA on Twitter
The Bureau of Justice Assistance now has a Twitter account where you can receive up-to-the-minute information on funding, training and technical assistance, and critical criminal justice events. Follow BJA on [More...]
- Web Page Addresses Cost Containment in Corrections
The National Institute of Corrections' Cost Containment in Corrections Web page provides a framework that helps analyze cost containment in specific areas. The site provides tools and strategies that can [More...]
- Participate in Officer Safety Webinar
On September 18, 2012, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EST, the National Institute of Justice and The Harvard Kennedy School will host "Healthy Officers are Safer Officers: The Nexus Between [More...]
- September Is National Campus Safety Awareness Month
During National Campus Safety Awareness Month, view the NCJRS Campus Safety Special Feature. This resource contains information about and links to sites that address crime, safety, and substance abuse on [More...]
- NIC Announces Deputy Director Job Opening
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is conducting a nationwide search for candidates for Deputy Director. The Deputy Director will help oversee and lead the activities, programs, and operations of [More...]
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As a prelude to National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 21-27, 2013, register to attend the National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony [More...]
The March issue of "Justice Today" features an article about the Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Recovery event, which was held February 28-March 1, 2013. This issue also highlights [More...]
On February 20, 2013, the National Institute of Corrections held a satellite/Internet broadcast titled "Health, Justice, Women: Behavioral Health and OB/GYN." During the discussion, participants explored [More...]
The lead article in the latest National Institute of Justice Journal provides an indepth look at a computerized system that predicts which probationers are most likely to [More...]
On March 25, 2013, at 10 a.m. ET, the National Institute of Justice will host "Wrongful Convictions: The Latest Scientific Research & Implications for Law Enforcement." In [More...]
The Bureau of Justice Assistance's Policy Brief discusses the BJA-funded multisite Women's Pathways to Jail study, which addresses critical gaps in the literature by assessing the [More...]
Funding for the National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative-VALOR is now available. The initiative, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, focuses on providing [More...]
The Bureau of Justice Statistics has released Female Victims of Sexual Violence, 1994-2010. This report presents trends in the rate of completed or attempted rape or sexual [More...]
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced several funding opportunities including subjects such as mentoring, tribal youth, family drug courts, and more. [More...]
In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (February 2013), NCJRS offers the Teen Dating Violence Special Feature. [More...]
Funding for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program is now available from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The program seeks to increase public safety through [More...]
Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2010 – Statistical Tables, released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, provides the estimated number of [More...]
"The Public Wants To Be Involved: A Roundtable Conversation about Community and Restorative Justice," a Bureau of Justice Assistance [More...]
The National Institute of Justice seeks proposals for Evaluating the Effectiveness of State, Local and Tribal Responses to Violence Committed [More...]
"TECHBeat Winter 2013" features an article about FaceCrook, a program that allows inmates to provide anonymous crime tips. Other articles [More...]
Applications are sought for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring and Transitional Services for Successful Reentry Program. This solicitation [More...]
In recognition of National Stalking Awareness Month (January [More...]
On December 31, 2012, after serving two and a half years as director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), James P. Lynch left his position [More...]
The Council of State Governments Justice Center has released "Statewide Law Enforcement/Mental Health Efforts: Strategies to Support and Sustain Local Initiatives." This Burea of Justice Assistance-supported report examines [More...]
During the coming days and weeks, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will begin releasing solicitations for fiscal year 2013. To find out more about these [More...]
The National Institute of Justice has added "Gaining Speed with 'Fast GC': A Practitioner's Perspective (archive)" to its list of available multimedia resources. In this recorded training, [More...]
On January 22, 2013, at 3 p.m. ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the National Criminal Justice Association will host "Strengthening Indigent Defense: Understanding State [More...]
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Calendar of Events provides a searchable, sortable listing of upcoming criminal justice conferences. Users can search [More...]
The National Institute of Justice funded researchers at the Vera Institute of Justice to study the scope of prosecutorial discretion. They found that objective strength of [More...]
WASHINGTON – The overall rate of serious violent crime against youth ages 12 to 17 declined 77 percent from 1994 to 2010, falling from 61.9 victimizations per 1,000 youth to [More...]
The Attorney General's Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence has released its final recommendations for a national response to address children's exposure to violence. The report emphasizes prevention and [More...]
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, "Violent Victimization Committed by Strangers, 1993-2010" (NCJ 239424), presents findings on the rates and levels of violent victimization committed by offenders who were strangers to [More...]
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released "Transfer of Juveniles to Adult Court: Effects of a Broad Policy in One Court," which examines the effects of [More...]
Nominations for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery will be accepted from December 14, 2012, through February 15, 2013, and are limited to acts of bravery that occurred between [More...]
"Mortality in Local Jails and State Prisons, 2000-2010 - Statistical Tables" (NCJ 239911), released from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, presents national and state-level data on the number of inmate [More...]
This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention bulletin, "Community Supervision of Underage Drinkers" provides a theoretical overview on which to base policies, procedures, and practices that will help professionals [More...]
On October 29, 2012, the National Institute of Justice will host "The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault: Implications for First Responders in Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Victim Advocacy." This free presentation [More...]
On September 24, 2012, Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) presented "The Problem-Solving Process (SARA) and SPI." The Bureau of Justice Assistance sponsored Webinar discussed SPI sites that described their problem-solving activities. [More...]
The Bureau of Justice Statistics report, Criminal Victimization, 2011, presents 2011 estimates of rates and levels of violent victimization (rape or sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault) and [More...]
This issue of "Justice Today" features an article about Bureau of Justice Assistance Director O'Donnell announcing the FY 2012 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant Awards in Brooklyn, New York. It [More...]
On November 7, 2012, the National Institute of Corrections will host "LGBTI Populations - Their Safety, Your Responsibility." This live, 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast is designed to increase awareness of strategies [More...]
The latest conversation with Dr. John Laub is available on The Director's Corner Web page. In this discussion, "Combining Intellectual Muscle: NIJ and the National Science Foundation Sign a Memorandum [More...]
Data-Driven Decisionmaking for Strategic Justice Reinvestment is a Bureau of Justice Assistance sponsored policy brief that addresses the value and use of data to identify population drivers, quantify cost drivers, [More...]
Recognizing the importance of cybersecurity, NCJRS presents this compilation of resources on topics associated with Internet safety. During National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), visit NCJRS's Internet Safety Special Feature [More...]
On October 9, 2012, at 2 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime will conduct a Web Forum Guest Host Session on collaborative educational models benefiting victims and providers. [More...]
This Bureau of Justice Statistics report was revised to correct the population base used to generate rates from persons age 12 or older to persons age 18 or older and [More...]
This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention bulletin, "Underage Drinking: Practice Guidelines for Community Corrections" offers 10 guidelines, derived from evidence-based practices, to help practitioners develop a plan for [More...]
During National Crime Prevention Month (October), see the Celebrate Safe Communities Special Feature for access to publications and sites that are related to creating and maintaining safer communities.
The National Institute of Correction's new Gangs and Security Threat Groups Web page provides information and resources on prison gangs, youth gangs, and gangs and reentry. It also offers basic [More...]
This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention bulletin, "Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking" presents findings from a literature review that investigated how underage drinking can affect a youth's [More...]
The Bureau of Justice Assistance now has a Twitter account where you can receive up-to-the-minute information on funding, training and technical assistance, and critical criminal justice events. Follow BJA on [More...]
The National Institute of Corrections' Cost Containment in Corrections Web page provides a framework that helps analyze cost containment in specific areas. The site provides tools and strategies that can [More...]
On September 18, 2012, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EST, the National Institute of Justice and The Harvard Kennedy School will host "Healthy Officers are Safer Officers: The Nexus Between [More...]
During National Campus Safety Awareness Month, view the NCJRS Campus Safety Special Feature. This resource contains information about and links to sites that address crime, safety, and substance abuse on [More...]
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is conducting a nationwide search for candidates for Deputy Director. The Deputy Director will help oversee and lead the activities, programs, and operations of [More...]
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