Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2002: At a Glance

• NCJ Number: 194449
• Date Published: August 2002
• Author(s): Devon B. Adams; Lara E. Reynolds
• Length: 42 pages
• Agencies: BJS
• Publication Type: Statistics

Annotation

This report presents findings of major statistical series; lists recent and forthcoming reports; and describes how to obtain BJS products and services, electronically [including the new data online section of the BJS website] or by more traditional means.

Abstract

Presents findings of major statistical series; lists recent and forthcoming reports; and describes how to obtain BJS products and services, electronically [including the new data online section of the BJS website] or by more traditional means. This periodic report describes data collection programs and illustrates their comprehensive coverage of the justice system. It summarizes programs to help States develop and improve capabilities in justice statistics and information systems, such as the State Justice Program for Statistical Analysis Centers, the National Criminal History Improvement Program, and the National Incident-Based Reporting System Implementation Program.