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NIJ Journal Issue No. 226

Journal
National Institute of Justice Journal
Date Published
April 1993
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview

Notes From the Field

Those working in the criminal justice system should always use research and evidence to inform their policies, practices, and work. However, leaders often need to make decisions based on limited information and under unpredictable or even volatile circumstances. Sometimes there simply isn’t research available yet to help inform decisions on emerging issues.

Notes From the Field is not a research-based publication. Instead, it presents lessons...