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Frequently Asked Questions
State underage drinking laws can be found on the State Profiles of Underage Drinking Laws section of the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse's Alcohol Policy Information System website.
Information on the use of DNA to solve cold cases can be found in the following National Institute of Justice (NIJ) articles and resources:
Additionally, with funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Training and Technical Assistance Program has produced the following materials:
The Compstat process revolves around periodic meetings in which senior police officials and area commanders discuss crime trends and what police strategies and tactics are being used to address crime and other quality of life problems in particular localities. Further information about Compstat can be found in the following resources:
Information about the effectiveness of law enforcement programs which utilize Compstat can be found on the CrimeSolutions website. Once on the site, conduct a search for the term "Compstat". The CrimeSolutions site uses rigorous research to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services and includes multiple program evaluations for policing initiatives which utilize Compstat.
To learn more, conduct a search of our National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database using "Compstat" as your subject keyword.
See the How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure section of the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information website for information about how to protect yourself from potential identity theft.
The core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 are outlined in the Core Requirements section of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention website.
The Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system allows crime victims across the country to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day—over the telephone, through the internet, or by email. Please visit the VineLink website for additional information.
According to the Victim Compensation Program Guidelines, at a minimum, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) requires states to award compensation for medical expenses, mental health counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses when they are attributable to a compensable crime.
For more information regarding expenses covered in your state, please contact your state victim compensation program. The State Support section of the Office for Victims of Crime website provides access to contact information.
