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January Recognized as National Mentoring Month

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
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 publications, funding resources, and related Web sites focusing on juvenile mentoring efforts.
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AMBER Advocate Volume 5, Issue 3, December 2011

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
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 AMBER Alert criteria. It also highlights how AMBER Alert Coordinators in four states worked together to save a mother and child. (NC...
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January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
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 and law enforcement efforts addressing the commission of stalking offenses. Additionally, res...
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Subscribe To Receive NIC's E-Newsletter

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
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” in the NIC Action Center to register.
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Participate in Prosecution Model Webinar

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
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 of the high performance prosecution model. Examples of programs from offices across the country practicing high pe...
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Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson Announces Departure from Office of Justice Programs

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
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 was confirmed by the Senate in November 2009. She previously served for nearly seven years as Assista...
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Fact Sheets Available From OJP

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:35 pm
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 based programs and victims of crime. Visit OJP’s Reports and Publications Web page to vi...
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Fact Sheets on Delinquency Cases in Juvenile and Criminal Courts Available

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Dec 29, 2011, 12:05 pm
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, 2008; Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2008; Person Offense Cases in Juvenile C...
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Abstracts Sought for Upcoming Evidence Symposium

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Dec 29, 2011, 12:05 pm
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 abstracts is January 15, 2012. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, new trends/inf...
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Keep Informed About New BJA Resources

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Dec 29, 2011, 12:05 pm
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 to combat the purchase and sale of counterfeit and pirated products, the National Training and Tec...
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Violent Crime Declines 70 Percent. Crime Rates and Totals–United States–Crime in America

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 21, 2011, 8:38 pm
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 to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Many criminologists see this data as an index of serious crime...
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Criminal Victimization, 2010

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 theft), and personal theft (pocket picking and purse snatching). ...
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OVC Funding Creates Cold Case Victims' Guide

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 team identified six key areas to help law enforcement agencies as they reopen c...
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Register for the National Institute of Justice's Crime Mapping Research Conference

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 sessions will discuss foreclosures, geographic profiling, geographic information systems a...
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Keep Informed About New Bureau of Justice Assistance Resources

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 Program and the Smart Policing Initiative, which implements evidenced-based approaches to address c...
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New Discussion Posted to The NIJ Director's Corner

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
The latest conversation with Dr. John Laub, Director of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is now on
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Participate in Tribal Offender Reentry Webinar

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 the creation and implementation of sex offender registries and community notification systems within th...
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Upcoming OVC Session on Assisting Undocumented/Temporary Immigrant Crime Victims

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 crime victims. Rupaleem Bhuyan, Ph.D., currently conducting research on immigrants’ access to public benefits and ...
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September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 crime and safety matters on campuses of higher education.
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Access Safety and Preparedness Resources

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 12:31 pm
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 and communities in case of emergency situations.
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The Fingerprint Sourcebook

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 1:20 pm
 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 adult friction ridge skin, systems of friction ridge classification, latent print development, and the examinat...
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Reducing Drinking Among Underage Air Force Members in Five Communities

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 1:20 pm
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 communities. Authors compare rates of drinking in the five communities to comparis...
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Register To Receive Corrections E-Newsletter

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 1:20 pm
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 on “Subscribe to Newsletters & Alerts” from the NIC Action Center.
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Online Resources Available for Jail Leaders

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 1:20 pm
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 developed “Leadership Development for Jail Administration,” a jail leadership and s...
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Webinar Highlights Approach to Fighting Crime

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 1:20 pm
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 the Urban League’s Neighborhoods@Work program, a collaboration with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) that ha...
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Use of Victim Service Agencies by Victims of Serious Violent Crime, 1993-2009

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 1:19 pm
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 from a victim service agency from 1993 to 2009. (NCJ 234212) Agency Abstract with links to full tex...
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OJJDP Seeks Nominations for Awards at its National Conference

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 1:19 pm
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, and agencies that have significantly improved the juvenile justice system du...
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Strategic Cutback Management: Law Enforcement Leadership for Lean Times

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
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 agencies. (NCJ 232077)Full text of the report: PDF
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New Issue of Research Report Digest Released

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
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 that is published in the NIJ Journal and on the NIJ Web site.
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National Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
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 and Web sites that focus on community corrections professionals and offenders.
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Submit Nominations for Crime Victims' Service Awards

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards. Help ensure that outstanding service providers and programs are given the recognition they deserve by submitting your nomination now. New award categories are: Crime Victims’ Rights Award and Crime Victims Financ...
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Justice Resource Update Discusses Reentry Council

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
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 and information on the NamUs program. Information about solicitations, upcoming...
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National Drug Control Strategy 2011

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
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 collaboration and innovative strategies for reducing drug use and its consequences through a balanced policy of...
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Keep Informed About New BJA Resources

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
The June issue of “Justice Today” features an article on the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s expansion of training and technical assistance opportunities for the field. This issue also discusses Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils and provides information about upcoming webinars, conferences...
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Register for the Demystifying Victim Costs Webinar

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 4:36 pm
On July 25, 2011, from 2-3 pm, ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will host, “Demystifying Victim Costs,” this free webinar sponsored by BJA and the Cost-Benefit Knowledge Bank for Criminal Justice will provide an overview of the different types of victim costs, describe the methods used...
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Hate Crime, 2003-2009

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 19, 2011, 9:23 pm
This Bureau of Justice Statistics special report Presents annual counts and rates of hate crime victimizations that occurred between 2003 and 2009, using data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). (NCJ 234085) Agency Abstract
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ADAM II 2010 Annual Report: Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Program II

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 19, 2011, 9:23 pm
This annual report from the Office of National Drug Control Policy presents information on the ADAM II program, comparing it to the former ADAM program; presents findings on drug use among booked adult male arrestees for the 10 ADAM II sites; presents the demographics of the arrestee population; sup...
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National Prevention Strategy is Announced

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 19, 2011, 9:23 pm
This first ever National Prevention Strategy, called for under the Affordable Care Act, was created to help move the nation from a focus on sickness and disease to one based on prevention and wellness. By focusing on prevention, the National Prevention Strategy will help Americans stay healthy and f...
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Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator (Technical Update)

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 19, 2011, 9:22 pm
This National Institute of Justice technical update is the result of a collaborative effort to present the most up-to-date information about the issues confronting death investigators today. (NCJ 234457) Full text of the report: PDF
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Presentation Addresses Lessons From Community Courts

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 19, 2011, 9:22 pm
An interview with Greg Berman, Director of the Center for Court Innovation, and his presentation “Try Again, Fail Again, Fail Better: Lessons from Community Courts,” are available online. Mr. Berman offers lessons from several efforts to make reform stick in criminal justice settings and focuses...
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Nominees Sought for Civic Imagination Award

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 19, 2011, 9:22 pm
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is requesting nominees for the L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award. The award recognizes a law enforcement officer whose innovative civic interaction has transformed public safety in his or her community. The deadline to submit nominations is June 27, 2011.
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June is National Internet Safety Month

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:52 pm
In recognition of National Internet Safety Month, NCJRS shares with you the Internet Safety Special Feature. This resources contains links to publications and Web sites that focus on issues related to online safety, including cyberbullying, Internet privacy, educating children about Internet safety,...
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Promising Practices Toolkit: Working With Drug Endangered Children and Their Families

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:52 pm
This toolkit provides guidance and resources to professionals in identifying, responding to, and serving drug endangered children. (NCJ 234523) Full text of the report: PDF
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Podcast Addresses Online Gaming Crime

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:52 pm
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) launched their latest podcast,
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The Road Ahead: Unanalyzed Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:52 pm
This National Institute of Justice report explores issues including triaging cases for lab analysis, possible police follow-up and victim notification. It also addresses the ramifications for law enforcement, crime labs, courts and victims of the large number of unanalyzed “rape kits” that have ...
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Funding Available for Desistance-based Reentry Model

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:52 pm
The Second Chance Act Demonstration Field Experiment: Fostering Desistance through Effective Supervision solicitation, a collaborative effort among the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Institute of Justice, and the National Institute of Corrections, will fund up to four demonstration sites...
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Attend Free Aviation Technology Demonstration

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:52 pm
The Law Enforcement Aviation Technology Demonstration Day
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Apply Now for the National Victim Assistance Academy

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:52 pm
Apply now for the National Victim Assistance Academy
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DOJ Observes National Missing Children's Day

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - May 30, 2011, 11:33 am
On May 25, 2011, the Department of Justice (DOJ) commemorated National Missing Children’s Day in a ceremony honoring the extraordinary efforts of those working to return abducted children to their families. The national winner of the OJJDP annual Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest, Julianna H...
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Police Use of Force, Tasers and Other Less-Lethal Weapons

Crime in America.Net posted an article on - May 30, 2011, 11:33 am
This National Institute of Justice study looks at injuries that occur to law enforcement officers and citizens during use-of-force events. The study’s most significant finding is that the use of pepper spray and conducted energy devices (CEDs) can significantly reduce injuries to suspects, and the...
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