NCJ Number
79356
Date Published
1981
Length
336 pages
Annotation
This volume presents materials for participants in the criminal justice analysis course sponsored by LEAA and taught at the Criminal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Resource Centers located at five universities.
Abstract
The course is designed for planners, budget analysts, program coordinators, policy analysts, program developers, and program monitors. It consists of an orientation, an introduction, seven instructional modules, and two optional instructional units. The course aims to develop understanding of the purpose and logic of analysis as used to formulate criminal justice system problems which are used to influence decisionmaking. Upon completion of the course, participants should perceive data analysis as being within their competencies and should be able to choose and apply analytic techniques to crime and system data to lead to improved interpretation of the data and more effective communication of information. Specific topics covered include problem specification; data synthesis, and descriptive, comparative, and inferential methods of data interpretation. Six major participatory exercises to be completed by trainees are also included. The manual includes a content outline, materials for course exercises, and visual aids. A bibliography lists about 180 references. Handouts to be given to participants at the instructor's discretion are also provided. For the instructor's guide and course text, see NCJ 79355 and 79357. For related courses on various aspects of criminal justice planning and decisionmaking, see NCJ 79347-53 and 79358-67.