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• 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...]

  
  
• November 6-12 is International Fraud Awareness Week
  

  In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (November 6-12), NCJRS invites you to view the Fraud Awareness Special Feature. This resource contains links to publications and online materials, provides information [More...]

  
  
• OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October, 2011
  

  The latest issue of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's bimonthly electronic newsletter "OJJDP News @ a Glance" reports on OJJDP's 2011 National Conference on Children's Justice and [More...]

  
  
• Geography and Public Safety Newsletter: Volume 3 Issue 1, September 2011
  

  This issue highlights ways in which community policing, problem solving, community outreach, and partnerships can be enhanced by GIS. Articles include the "full spectrum" use of GIS by police and [More...]

  
  
• Podcast Celebrates Safe Communities
  

  The latest podcast from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Celebrating Safe Communities, is now available. In this podcast, BJA Senior Policy Advisor Rebecca Rose interviews Ann Harkins, President and CEO [More...]

  
  
• Training Addresses Mental Illness in Corrections
  

  Crisis Intervention Teams: A Frontline Response to Mental Illness in Corrections, a training offered by the National Institute of Corrections, focuses on building an agency's capacity to implement a locally [More...]

  
  
• Violent Crime Declines 70 Percent. Crime Rates and Totals–United States–Crime in America
  

  Updated, September, 2011 There are two primary sources for crime data in the United States. The first is crime reported to law enforcement agencies, processed at the state level and reported [More...]

  
  
• Criminal Victimization, 2010
  

  This Bureau of Justice Statistics bulletin presents 2010 estimates of violent victimization (rape or sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault), property victimization (burglary, motor vehicle theft, and property [More...]

  
  
• OVC Funding Creates Cold Case Victims’ Guide
  

  Through a federal grant project, funded by OVC, participating partners developed "Serving Survivors of Homicide Victims During Cold Case Investigations: A Guide for Developing a Law Enforcement Protocol." The project [More...]

  
  
• Register for the National Institute of Justice’s Crime Mapping Research Conference
  

  The Eleventh Crime Mapping Research Conference will be held October 17-21, 2011, in Miami, Florida. This year's conference will focus on solving problems using geography and technology. Workshops and plenary [More...]

  
  
• Keep Informed About New Bureau of Justice Assistance Resources
  

  The September issue of "Justice Today" pays tribute to the public safety officers who risked their lives on September 11, 2001. This issue also discusses BJA's Public Safety Officers' Benefits [More...]

  
  
• New Discussion Posted to The NIJ Director’s Corner
  

  The latest conversation with Dr. John Laub, Director of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is now on The NIJ Director's Corner Web page. This discussion, "Feedback from the Field: How Your [More...]

  
  
• Participate in Tribal Offender Reentry Webinar
  

  On September 20, 2011, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance will host "Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management: Reentry and Supervision." This Webinar will discuss [More...]

  
  
• Upcoming OVC Session on Assisting Undocumented/Temporary Immigrant Crime Victims
  

  On September 21, 2011, at 2 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will conduct a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for assisting undocumented/temporary immigrant [More...]

  
  
• September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month
  

  During National Campus Safety Awareness Month (September), NCJRS invites you to view the Campus Safety Special Feature. This online resource contains links to publications and Web sites that focus on [More...]

  
  
• Access Safety and Preparedness Resources
  

  With September being recognized as National Preparedness Month, NCJRS shares with you the Safety and Preparedness Special Feature. This Special Feature captures publications and resources designed to better prepare individuals [More...]

  
  
• The Fingerprint Sourcebook
  

   This resource from the National Institute of Justice is the definitive guide to the science of fingerprint identification. Chapters include topics such as the anatomy and physiology of [More...]

  
  
• Reducing Drinking Among Underage Air Force Members in Five Communities
  

  The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) newest bulletin describes the early findings of an evaluation of OJJDP's Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) initiative in five Air Force [More...]

  
  
• Register To Receive Corrections E-Newsletter
  

  The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) monthly newsletter will include articles about new publications, upcoming events, technology in corrections, and other news and updates. Subscribe to the newsletter by clicking [More...]

  
  
• Online Resources Available for Jail Leaders
  

  Through a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant, the Center for Innovative Public Policies, Inc., the American Jail Association, and the Correctional Management Institute of Texas (Sam Houston State University) have [More...]

  
  
• Webinar Highlights Approach to Fighting Crime
  

  Attend the free webinar, "LAPD and LA Urban League's Neighborhood-based Approach to Fighting Crime," to be held August 24, 2011, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. This webinar will examine [More...]

  
  
• Use of Victim Service Agencies by Victims of Serious Violent Crime, 1993-2009
  

  This Bureau of Justice Statistics publication presents data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) on trends in the percentage of serious violent crime victims who received help or advice [More...]

  
  
• OJJDP Seeks Nominations for Awards at its National Conference
  

  As part of its 2011 National Conference, "Children's Justice and Safety: Unite, Build, Lead," the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations, [More...]

  
  
• Strategic Cutback Management: Law Enforcement Leadership for Lean Times
  

  This publication from the National Institute of Justice presents lessons learned from past experiences with economic decline and suggests approaches leaders can use to address financial crises in law enforcement [More...]

  
  
• National Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week
  

  During National Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week (July 17-23, 2011), NCJRS invites you to view the Community Corrections Special Feature. Contained in this online resource are links to publications [More...]

  
  
• New Issue of Research Report Digest Released
  

  The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released the next issue of the Research Report Digest, a publication that keeps you informed of key final grant reports and supplements information [More...]

  
  
• National Drug Control Strategy 2011
  

  The Office of National Drug Control Policy announces the release of their Strategy which serves as a blueprint for action to address drug use and its consequences. This document emphasizes [More...]

  
  
• Justice Resource Update Discusses Reentry Council
  

  The May/June issue of "Justice Resource Update" focuses on reentry including the Reentry Council and it's newly launched Web site. Other articles address missing and exploited children, human trafficking statistics [More...]

  
  

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