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Frequently Asked Questions
The National Institute of Justice's CrimeSolutions website provides results of rigorous research to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services.
Go to CrimeSolutions to find:
Research on the effectiveness of programs and practices as reviewed by CrimeSolutions researchers and reviewers
Easily understandable ratings (Effective, Promising, No Effects) based on the evidence that indicates whether a program or practice achieves its goals
Key program and practice information and research findings
For youth programs, see the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)'s Model Program Guide.
You can find recommendations, action plans, guidance and trainings to create safer schools at SchoolSafety.gov, a website from the Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Following are additional resources:
See the How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure section of the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information website for information about how to protect yourself from potential identity theft.
Community policing focuses on crime and social disorder through the delivery of police services that includes aspects of traditional law enforcement, as well as prevention, problem-solving, community engagement, and partnerships. View Community Policing Defined, a resource from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to learn more.
