NCJ Number
182336
Date Published
May 2000
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This report contains short summaries of significant research
findings from recently completed NIJ-funded (National Institute
of Justice) projects.
Abstract
Ten projects are summarized, and eight other projects are listed
without summaries, but with grant numbers, NCJ numbers (National
Criminal Justice Reference Service), and website addresses where
more information on the projects can be found. Fifteen other
projects are listed under the section on "NIJ in the Journals,"
with grant numbers, NCJ numbers, and website addresses, along
with authors listed under each report title. The 10 research
projects summarized in this report pertain to the effectiveness
of batterer treatment; policing on Indian reservations; a case
study of rural policing; the application of static secondary ion
mass spectrometry to trace evidence analysis; an aftercare
program for substance-abusing felons; illegal aliens in Federal,
State, and local criminal justice systems; the effectiveness of
efforts to strengthen police-resident relations in El Centro,
Calif.; community prosecution in Washington, D.C.; a study of law
enforcement/criminal justice multijurisdictional information
systems; and the implementation and impact of "three strikes"
laws. The grant number, NCJ number, and a website address are
provided for each research project. Readers are advised to access
the full reports of the research in order to obtain details on
such topics as research design, data analysis, and study
limitations.
Date Published: May 1, 2000
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