NCJ Number
237359
Date Published
2011
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This National Institute of Justice (NIJ) publication explains the tools available to enhance the administration of justice and public safety.
Abstract
This publication provides information on NIJ's objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to enhance the administration of justice and public safety. NIJ's goals are: to increase the Nation's capacity to prevent and control crime; to improve the fair administration of justice; to reduce the impact of crime on victims as well as hold offenders accountable; and to increase understanding of justice issues while developing successful interventions. NIJ's strategic goals are explained through six sections describing: how NIJ works by determining what practitioners need; an historic timeline depicting NIJ programs; the DNA initiative which improves the use of DNA in the criminal justice system; the tools and technology which develop voluntary minimum performance standards for public safety equipment; the research studies, program assessments, and evaluations that examine policy success, technologies, and programs whose effectiveness can be demonstrated; and scientific integrity to ensure that the institute funds only the highest caliber research.