Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is a Federal Information Exchange on criminal justice, juvenile justice, and drug policy. NCJRS shares resources through a toll-free number, online resources, conferences, and mailings. Services include referrals, reference information, and publications (including a catalog).

Keywords: Crime, Criminal justice system, Drug abuse, Juvenile justice, Public policies

Annotation: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research and development agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, established to prevent and reduce crime and to improve the criminal justice system. The institute supports research and development programs and special projects that will improve and strengthen the criminal justice system and reduce or prevent crime; conducts national demonstration projects that employ innovative or promising approaches for improving criminal justice; evaluates the effectiveness of criminal justice programs and identifies programs that promise to be successful if continued or repeated; and develops new methods of crime prevention and reduction of crime and delinquency. Services include an electronic bulletin board, a reference service, and an information exchange as well as research programs on gangs, human development and criminal behavior, drug use forecasting, and data resources. Publications include a journal. The NIJ operates that National Criminal Justice Reference Service, a clearinghouse for criminal justice information and referral services

Keywords: Crime prevention, Criminal justice system, Injury prevention, Research

Annotation: The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims, and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. RAINN sponsors public awareness events and special projects, and provides statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, public awareness materials, and legislative news updates. The Network operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE.

Keywords: , Sexual abuse, Counseling, Criminal justice system, Hotlines, Incest, Legislation, Prevention programs, Public awareness materials, Rape, Sexual assault, Social support, Victims

Annotation: The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to provide for a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of this state. It is the sponsor of the What's the Rush: Don't be a Teen Parent campaign aimed at raising awareness of the legal, financial and social consequences of becoming a teen parent.

Keywords: Criminal justice system, State agencies, Tennessee

Annotation: The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is a component of the Department of Justice. The bureau is the nation's primary source for criminal justice statistics. Activities include collecting, analyzing, publishing, and disseminating information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. The data collected by the bureau is used by Federal, State, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded. BJS also sponsors conferences, hosts a List Service (Juststats), and provides consumers with publications and reference information. A catalog is available.

Keywords: Crime, Crime prevention, Criminal justice system, Statistics

Annotation: The Vera Institute of Justice is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to making government policies fairer, more humane, and more efficient for all people. Working in collaboration with government and local communities, Vera designs and implements innovative projects that expand the practice of justice and improve the quality of urban life. Vera operates demonstration projects in partnership with government, conducts original research, and provides technical assistance to public officials in New York and throughout the world. Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. The organization publishes a newsletter.

Keywords: Criminal justice system, New York, Research, Social services, Urban environment