Crime Prevention

The National Institute of Justice report, Duress Systems in Correctional Facilities, discusses duress systems that help officers in correctional facilities respond quickly and effectively to assaults on staff and other emergencies.

In response to the threat of computer-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes committed against children, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implemented the Project Safe Childhood initiative. Additionally, developed through funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was created to help federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies enhance their investigative responses to offenders who use the internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually exploit children.

For additional information, visit the Internet Safety Special Featureon our website.

Resources on youth gang prevention include the following:

• Gang Violence Prevention
• Helping At-Risk Youth Say "No" to Gangs
• Best Practices to Address Community Gang Problems: OJJDP's Comprehensive Gang Model
• Parents' Guide to Gangs
• OJJDP Strategic Planning tool

Additional resources are available on the Special Feature: Youth Violence - Gangs section of our site and the National Gang Center website.