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BJS Releases HIV in Prisons 2023 Statistical Tables


BJS Releases HIV in Prisons, 2023 – Statistical Tables

The Bureau of Justice Statistics, in the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, released HIV in Prisons, 2023 – Statistical Tables today. This report presents national- and jurisdiction-level estimates of the number and rate of persons living with HIV while in the custody of state and federal correctional authorities. Also included are data on HIV...

If You're a Victim of Crime, Help is Available

April 2023

This 2.5-minute video describes the help that is available for victims of crime by recognizing the effects of crime, identifying certain victims' rights that are guaranteed in most states, and describing services available from state victim compensation and assistance programs. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, there are resources. Visit www.ovc.gov/help for more information.