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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Tribal Crime, Justice, and Safety (Part 1)

June 2022

Research indicates that Native American persons experience crime victimization at higher rates than non-Native people. Furthermore, the unique position of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes as both sovereign nations and domestic dependents of the U.S. creates jurisdictional complexities in responding to crime, justice, and safety. Senior social and behavioral scientist Christine (Tina) Crossland discusses NIJ’s research on these topics, especially on the prevention of violence towards American Indians and Alaska Natives. Communications Assistant Stacy Lee Reynolds hosts.

Youth Violence

Access federal and federally funded resources related to the prevalence and prevention of and responses to violence among youth.

Teen Dating Violence

The Teen Dating Violence Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to dating violence among teens.

School Safety

The School Safety Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to crime and safety in schools.

Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to family violence and the prevention of such violence.

Child Abuse

Access federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to the prevalence and prevention of child abuse, as well as justice system responses.

Elder Abuse

Learn about forms of elder abuse, what is being done to prevent and respond to cases, and discover help that is available to victims.

The Dedication of Correctional Officers

Corrections Officer
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Because correctional officers work behind the walls of prisons or jails, we too often fail to recognize the vital role they play in public safety. National Correctional Officers Week, which takes place this year from May 3 ‒ 9, is a time to formally honor the tens of thousands of correctional officers and employees who serve our country in local, state and federal facilities, including...