Data on Victim Service Use
The Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey creates a clear picture of who uses victim services and how those services are used. The survey outlines the perspectives of victims and service providers, both of which are needed to advance safety and justice. An NIJ Journal article breaks down the latest data and how the survey is evolving to address gaps in understanding.
Annual Report on Recidivism Risk Assessment Tool
The fourth annual report assessing the Federal Bureau of Prison’s Prisoner Assessment Tool Targeting Estimated Risk and Needs (PATTERN) is available. The tool is evaluated for its predictive accuracy, dynamic validity, and racial and ethnic neutrality, as mandated by the First Step Act.
NIJ Journal on Radicalization, Extremism Now Available
The latest edition of the NIJ Journal explores critical research findings and remaining questions on radicalization, extremism, and terrorism across the United States. Articles present possible solutions to challenges faced by law enforcement agencies and communities as they seek to understand how to best respond and intervene to increase safety and resilience.
Term of the Month — Phased Evaluation
Phased evaluations assess programs in stages, allowing for adjustments and improvements along the way. This evaluation method identifies initial successes and challenges, allows early monitoring and modifications, and provides information about short- and long-term effects, which can increase the likelihood of positive outcomes at the program’s conclusion.
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.
List of Compliant Ballistic Resistant Body Armor
NIJ certifies torso-worn ballistic resistant body armor for law enforcement that complies with the requirements our Compliance Testing Program. If you’re in the law enforcement profession, review a newly updated list of all compliant armor, searching by manufacturing company, gender, threat levels, and other factors.
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CrimeSolutions Program and Practice Ratings
PSYCHOPATHY.COMP (Portugal)
This is an individual compassion-focused, therapy-based intervention adapted from traditional compassionate-focused therapy to reduce psychopathic traits in youth in a correctional setting in Portugal.
Police Body-Worn Cameras (Boston, Massachusetts)
This involves police officers wearing cameras on their uniforms to improve the civility of their interactions with citizens.
Imprisonment for Individuals Who Committed a Drunk Driving Offense (New South Wales, Australia)
This involves prison time for individuals who have committed drunk-driving offenses to reduce their risk of recidivism upon their release.
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.