NCJ Number
137001
Date Published
1992
Length
205 pages
Annotation
This report details the new directions the National Institute of Justice is taking in 1992 to discover and develop the most promising ideas and approaches for addressing crime and drug abuse.
Abstract
The research and evaluation plan is based on the broad congressional mandate and the priorities set by the Attorney General and the Office of Justice Programs. In addition, focus group meetings were conducted with major criminal justice professional associations and organizations representing State and local governments. Research priorities for 1992 will include gangs and violent offenders; victims; community policing and police effectiveness; intermediate sanctions and user accountability; drug prevention; drug testing; intensive prosecution and adjudication; money laundering and financial investigation; and information systems, statistics, and technology. Research will include original research projects, comprehensive analyses, national assessments of programs and practices, and demonstration projects. Detailed descriptions of new and ongoing programs, policy statements, objectives, program strategies, application information, references, and application information