This publication is the National Institute of Justice’s Annual Report.
This publication is the annual report of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). NIJ is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. NIJ’s core mission is to provide objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to inform the decision-making of the criminal justice community to reduce crime and advance justice, particularly at the state and local levels. NIJ is committed to supporting the development of rigorous and independent research that crosses scientific disciplines and leverages the expertise of both researchers and those working within the criminal justice system. NIJ’s work is conducted primarily through competitive extramural grants, agreements with other federal agencies, and contracts. By providing these funds, NIJ continues to support high-quality research on crime, crime control, and the fair administration of justice by engaging and supporting researchers and disseminating evidence and practical solutions in response to the challenges of crime and justice. NIJ also engages with other federal and private sector science agencies to develop needed technology solutions that leverage investments and infrastructure, thereby increasing the impact of NIJ’s finite resources and the pace of needed technology solutions being introduced to the field. As a science agency, NIJ’s primary mission is to generate high-quality research that is rigorous, inclusive, and embraces technology. NIJ seeks to promote research with mixed-method approaches that capture both numbers and narratives. NIJ strives to communicate findings in a manner that helps practitioners, ensuring that research evidence is translated into actionable information to promote change in the field.