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2026 NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Webinar Series
The National Institute of Justice will host a Forensic Science Research and Development webinar series the week of September 14 - 18, 2026. Over the course of five days, NIJ will present two-hour sessions featuring key NIJ-funded forensic science research.
Criminal Justice Data Archives
The National Archive of Criminal Justice Data archives data on crime and justice and contains data from over 2,700 curated studies or statistical data series. The website is home to several large-scale datasets, including the National Crime Victimization Survey, FBI's Uniform Crime Reports and National Incident-Based Reporting System, and the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods.
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The First Step Act
The First Step Act of 2018 aims to reform the federal prison system and reduce recidivism. NIJ is working to assess and develop an existing risk and needs assessment system for incarcerated individuals, and develop recommendations regarding effective evidence-based recidivism reduction programs and activities.