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The Office of Justice Programs’ CrimeSolutions.gov uses rigorous research to determine what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services.

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NCVS Dataset Now Available in Open Data Format

The Bureau of Justice Statistics has published an application programming interface (API) that provides access to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) dataset in open, machine-readable formats. The NCVS API is a dynamic feed that allows developers and researchers to retrieve up-to-date information efficiently, in the manner that best suits their needs.

Estimates of Sexual Victimization among Inmates Released

A study released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2011-12, provides estimates of nonconsensual sexual acts, abusive sexual contacts, inmate-on-inmate and staff-on-inmate victimization, and level of coercion associated with inmate sexual victimization. It provides the first-ever national-level estimates of such victimization of juvenile inmates (ages 16 to 17) held in adult facilities. The report also presents findings on reported sexual victimization by selected demographic and other inmate characteristics, including measures of serious mental illness for the first time.

View Presentation on School Crime and Safety

On May 31, 2013, Bureau of Justice Statistics personnel appeared on C-SPAN’s America by the Numbers to discuss the latest trends in school crime. Data on different types of crimes were presented and trends in school discipline, safety, and security measures were discussed. Access the presentation and also see additional data in preliminary tables from the forthcoming report, Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2012.

BJS Data Show an Increase in Jail Populations

The Bureau of Justice Statistics has released Jail Inmates at Midyear 2012 – Statistical Tables. This report presents the number of jails and jail inmates at midyear 2012 and describes annual change in jail populations from 2000 through 2012. Findings include an increase in persons confined in jails from midyear 2011 to midyear 2012 after several consecutive years of decline.

OVC Funding Improves Collaboration Between Researchers and Practitioners

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications for its Bridging the Gap in Victim-Related Research to Practice solicitation. One cooperative agreement of $750,000 will be awarded to conduct an assessment of victim service providers to ascertain their level of awareness and knowledge about the benefits of social science research and program evaluation in their work with victims of crime. Deadline to apply: June 10, 2013.

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Recently Posted Programs

Success in Stages® Program
An anti-bullying program for elementary, middle, and high school students that used Transtheoretical-based prevention techniques to create a safe and positive learning environment.

Operation Hardcore (Los Angeles, CA)
A judicial intervention implemented to improve the prosecution of gang-related crimes. Selective prosecution through the use of specialized units designed to effectively convict gang members associated with gang-related crimes.

Across Ages
A mentoring initiative designed to delay or reduce substance use by increasing the resiliency and protective factors of at-risk middle school youths through a comprehensive intergenerational approach.

Parents as Teachers
An early childhood, parent education, and family support program serving families from pregnancy until their children enter kindergarten.

STARS (Start Taking Alcohol Risks Seriously) for Families
A health promotion program for preventing alcohol use among at-risk middle and junior high school youths, aiming to postpone alcohol use until adulthood.

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Programs at a Glance

Total Number of Programs: 269

12% No Effects

61% Promising

27% Effective

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