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• Agenda Now Available for Annual National Institute of Justice Conference
  

  The agenda for The NIJ 2012 Conference, to be held June18-20, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia, is now available online. For more than a decade, NIJ's annual conference has brought together [More...]

  
  
• Exercises for Developing MI Skills in Corrections
  

  This publication by the National Institute of Corrections discusses the development of motivational interviewing skills and presents scenarios that agents commonly encounter in their efforts to monitor and reinforce court/parole/institutional [More...]

  
  
• Apply for SOTIPS Implementation Grant
  

  The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART) is requesting applications for the Promoting Evidence Integration in Sex Offender Management: Implementation of the Sex Offender Treatment [More...]

  
  
• 2012 OJP Program Plan
  

  The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) launched a new, searchable online document of current funding opportunities and new initiatives, the OJP Program Plan. It features the latest and most complete [More...]

  
  
• Resources Available for Correctional Officers
  

  Access NCJRS's Correctional Officers' Week Special Feature for links to publications and other materials, as well as references to additional organizations and agencies that focus on matters of interest to [More...]

  
  
• Technical Assistance Providers Needed for Tribal Communities
  

  The Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applicants for the Tribal Justice System Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance Program. The goal of this program is to strengthen the ability [More...]

  
  
• Watch Video on Indigent Defense
  

  The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released a new video on indigent defense featuring Maha Jweied, Senior Counsel, Access to Justice Initiative, and Nadine Frederique, a social science analyst [More...]

  
  
• BJS releases Jail Inmates at Midyear 2011
  

  The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has released, Jail Inmates at Midyear 2011 - Statistical Tables. This report presents number of jails and jail inmates at midyear 2011 and describes [More...]

  
  
• OJJDP News @ a Glance Celebrates 10 years
  

  The latest issue of "OJJDP News @ a Glance" (NCJ 237146) includes articles about the newsletter's 10th anniversary, the second annual National Mentoring Summit, and a public hearing sponsored by [More...]

  
  
• Body Armor Videos Available for Viewing
  

  The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has added "Body Armor Video for Officers" (NCJ 237972) and "Body Armor Video for Purchasers" (NCJ 237973) to its list of multimedia resources. View [More...]

  
  
• Solicitation Provides Funding To Examine Indigent Defense
  

  The National Institute of Justice is seeking applications for the Social Science Research on Indigent Defense solicitation. Funding is available to research issues relevant to state and/or local indigent criminal [More...]

  
  
• Apply To Support Tribal Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
  

  Through the Anti-Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Tribal Law Enforcement solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking to provide training and technical assistance for tribal law enforcement [More...]

  
  
• Motivational Interviewing in Corrections: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing MI in Corrections
  

  This publication from the National Institute of Corrections discusses how to implement motivational interviewing (MI) in correctional settings. This guide describes MI, provides information on the process of learning MI [More...]

  
  
• Apply for Financial Fraud and Abuse Fellowship
  

  The Office for Victims of Crime's Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program is seeking applicants to undertake activities related to financial fraud and abuse, with a specific focus on elder [More...]

  
  
• TECHBeat Winter 2012
  

  This issue of TECHBeat, by the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center features an article about managing gangs in schools. Other articles discuss merging technologies for better policing, launching [More...]

  
  
• Faith-Based Partnerships Web Site Launched
  

  The Office of Justice Programs has launched the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Web site. The goal of the Web site is to further develop a growing community of [More...]

  
  
• Report to the Nation FY 2011
  

  This report highlights the National Institute of Correction's accomplishments during FY 2011. During the reporting period, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) increased professional development and training opportunities for correctional [More...]

  
  
• Service, Support, and Justice: Law Enforcement Response to Crime Victims
  

  This Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) DVD presents the benefits, challenges, and methods of placing a high priority on crime victims' interests and meeting their needs, and of enhancing [More...]

  
  
• Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2011
  

  This Bureau of Justice Statistics' report presents data on crime and safety at school from the perspectives of students, teachers, and principals. A joint effort by the Bureau of Justice [More...]

  
  
• New Dates for Law Enforcement Officers Training
  

  The 2012 National Institute of Justice Technology Institute for Law Enforcement will now be held June 24 - 28, 2012, in Annapolis, Maryland. The Institute provides an opportunity for law [More...]

  
  
• Keep Informed About New BJA Resources
  

  The latest issue of "Justice Today" features an article that showcases the Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court. The Court, the nation's first veterans treatment court is celebrating four years of service. [More...]

  
  
• Grant Addresses Human Trafficking
  

  Through the Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Office for Victims of Crime are seeking applicants for funding to support an [More...]

  
  
• Findings From Crime Prevention Working Group Available
  

  On October 7-8, 2010, the National Institute of Justice hosted Crime Prevention Research Working Group Meeting: Research Issues, Questions and Gaps. Attendees discussed and identified research issues, questions, and gaps [More...]

  
  
• Participate in Reentry Webinar
  

  On February 28, 2012, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance will host "Leveraging JAG Funds for Successful Reentry." This Webinar will look at two initiatives [More...]

  
  
• Free Seminar Discusses Strategies for Addressing Addiction
  

  On March 5, 2012, the National Institute of Justice will host "Addiction, the Brain, and Evidence-Based Treatment." In this free presentation, Redonna K. Chandler, Ph.D., will discuss the neurobiology of [More...]

  
  
• 2012 NCVRW Resource Guide Available Online
  

  The Office for Victim of Crime is pleased to announce that the 2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide is available online. It contains everything you need to [More...]

  
  
• CrimeSolutions.gov: A Significant Criminal Justice Story
  

  CrimeSolutions.gov, launched by the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs in June 2011, has been recognized by The Crime Report as one of the "Ten Most Significant Criminal Justice [More...]

  
  
• January Recognized as National Mentoring Month
  

  January has again been proclaimed by the President to be National Mentoring Month. As such, NCJRS invites you to view the Mentoring Special Feature, an online resource containing links to [More...]

  
  
• AMBER Advocate Volume 5, Issue 3, December 2011
  

  This issue looks at states using the success of the AMBER Alert to create alerts to find suspects who assault police officers and missing persons cases that do not fit [More...]

  
  
• January is National Stalking Awareness Month
  

  In recognition of January being National Stalking Awareness Month, NCJRS shares with you the Stalking Awareness Special Feature. This resource captures materials and Web sites that address the prevention of [More...]

  
  
• Participate in Prosecution Model Webinar
  

  On January 27, 2012, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance will host "The High Performance Prosecution Model." This Webinar will discuss the framework and components [More...]

  
  
• Subscribe To Receive NIC’s E-Newsletter
  

  The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) monthly e-newsletter includes articles about new publications, upcoming conferences, technology in corrections, corrections news and updates, and more. Click "Subscribe to Newsletters & Alerts" [More...]

  
  
• Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson Announces Departure from Office of Justice Programs
  

  The Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Laurie Robinson, announced that she would be leaving her position at the end of February. Assistant Attorney General Robinson [More...]

  
  
• Fact Sheets Available From OJP
  

  The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has a number of fact sheets available on various subjects, including hate crimes, indigent defense, human trafficking, elder abuse, bullying, mentoring, DNA backlogs, faith [More...]

  
  
• Fact Sheets on Delinquency Cases in Juvenile and Criminal Courts Available
  

  Four fact sheets on delinquency cases in juvenile and criminal courts are now available from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Titles include: Juvenile Delinquency Probation Caseload, [More...]

  
  
• Keep Informed About New BJA Resources
  

  The December issue of "Justice Today" features an article that discusses the Bureau of Justice Assistance's year in review. This issue also includes articles about a new public education campaign [More...]

  
  
• Abstracts Sought for Upcoming Evidence Symposium
  

  The National Institute of Justice is seeking presentation abstracts for its 2012 Impression and Pattern Evidence Symposium, to be held August 6-9, 2012, in Clearwater, Florida. The deadline for submitting [More...]

  
  
• Bullying in Schools: An Overview
  

  This Bulletin from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention examines the connection between different types and frequencies of bullying, truancy, and student achievement, and whether students' engagement in [More...]

  
  
• Prison and Jail Deaths in Custody, 2000-2009 – Statistical Tables
  

  This Bureau of Justice Statistics report provides data on the number and causes of deaths that occurred in state prison or local jail custody. Data from the Deaths in Custody [More...]

  
  
• OJJDP Bulletin Summarizes Juvenile Arrests
  

  Juvenile Arrests 2009 is now available from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. As part of the Juvenile Offenders and Victims National Report Series, this bulletin summarizes 2009 [More...]

  
  
• OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2011
  

  The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released the latest issue of "OJJDP News @ a Glance" which reports that in fiscal year 2011, OJJDP awarded $393 [More...]

  
  
• Learn What Works in Justice
  

  The Office of Justice Programs' CrimeSolutions.gov Web site is a central, reliable, and credible resource to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and [More...]

  
  
• Justice Expenditures and Employment, 1982-2007 – Statistical Tables
  

  This Bureau of Justice Statistics report presents data on justice expenditures and employment in 5-year increments from 1982 to 2007. (NCJ 236218) Agency Abstract with links to full text.

  
  
• December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
  

  In recognition of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, NCJRS shares with you the Impaired Driving Special Feature. This resource contains links to publications, related Web sites, and prevention materials aimed [More...]

  
  
• 2010 OJP Annual Report: Mapping A Course
  

  This annual report discusses the Office of Justice Programs' commitment to outreach and collaboration with the criminal and juvenile justice fields, innovative programs and technology, evidence-based programs and practices, and [More...]

  
  
• Webinar To Discuss Training and Technical Assistance
  

  On December 13, 2011, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will host "An Introduction to Training & Technical Assistance." This Webinar will provide an [More...]

  
  
• Evaluations of Justice Programs
  

  The Office of Justice Programs' CrimeSolutions.gov Web site uses rigorous research to determine which programs work in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. As program evaluations are completed [More...]

  
  
• What is a Community Court? How the Model is Being Adapted Across the United States
  

  This paper, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Center for Court Intervention, explains how they've adapted key principles of problem-solving justice--such as enhanced information, community engagement, collaboration, and [More...]

  
  
• Grant Writing and Management Assistance
  

  The Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Writing and Management Academy was designed for criminal justice practitioners and state, local, and tribal jurisdictions (including any community- and/or faith-based partners) that apply [More...]

  
  
• Identity Theft Reported by Households, 2005-2010
  

  This Bureau of Justice Statistics' report presents data on the nature of and trends in identity theft victimization. Findings are based on experiences of all household members age 12 or [More...]

  
  

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