Frequently Asked Questions

The National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations: Adults/Adolescents, Second Edition provides detailed guidelines for criminal justice and health care practitioners in responding to the immediate needs of sexual assault victims. 

Additional information is available on the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Technical Assistance website. Please also visit the Office on Violence Against Women website for additional information.

Employment opportunities with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), along with employment opportunities for other federal agencies, are posted on the USAJOBS website. See the Careers @ OJP page to learn more.

Evaluations on the use of tasers and other conducted energy devices (CEDs) by law enforcement are available in the following National Institute of Justice (NIJ) publications:

• Study of Deaths Following Electro Muscular Disruption
• Police Use of Force, Tasers and Other Less-Lethal Weapons
• Final Findings From the Expert Panel on the Safety of Conducted Energy Devices

Additional research is available on the Assessing the Safety of Conducted Energy Devices section of the NIJ website.

You can also conduct a search of our National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Abstracts Database for further information.

The Gangs (Security Threat Groups) section of the National Institute of Corrections website provides information and access to resources related to this topic. For additional information about gangs, see our Gangs Special Feature.

The Applicant Resources section of our site provides access to information and resources that may be of use, including the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. Also see the Best Practices Guide for Grant Writing, a resource developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police with funding support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Additionally, view results of a search of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Virtual Library on grant writing.

State Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) are agencies that collect, analyze, and disseminate state-specific justice data. They contribute to effective state policies through statistical services, research, evaluation, and policy analysis. To locate your SAC, please visit the Statistical Analysis Centers section of the Justice Research and Statistics Association website.

"Club drugs" is a term that refers to a variety of drugs including MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, and ketamine. These drugs have become popular among teens and young adults at dance clubs and "raves." Visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Club Drugs website for additional information.

You can subscribe to receive Justice Information (JUSTINFO), our electronic newsletter sent twice each month. JUSTINFO captures information about new releases, funding opportunities, upcoming events, and more. You can also subscribe to receive OJP emails through GovDelivery to learn about resources and OJP efforts.

Please contact your local law enforcement authorities (for example, city police department or county Sheriff) to report any illegal activity.

The Substance Abuse & Crime section of our site contains resources. Also visit the following websites for additional information:

• Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)