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The Justice Information Resource Network (JIRN), through funding from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), facilitates information sharing and collaboration among the Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs). In addition, the online community will also serve as a resource for JRSA, BJS, criminal justice researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholder to keep up to date with SAC research publications.
This project was supported by Grant No. 2018-86-CX-K003 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this resource are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Department of Justice.
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Item 2018 Arizona Youth Survey State Report(Arizona Statistical Analysis Center, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, 1/14/2019)The Arizona Youth Survey was administered to a statewide sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade youth during the spring of 2018 under the direction of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission's Statistical Analysis Center and in partnership with the Arizona State University's School of Criminology & Criminal Justice to comply with Arizona Revised Statute § 41-2416. Based on the nationally recognized Risk and Protective Factor model and the Communities That Care survey (Hawkins et al.,1992), the AYS assesses the prevalence and frequency of youth substance use, gang involvement, and other risky behaviors, and helps stakeholders to better understand the risk and protective factors that are correlated with these behaviors. These findings discuss some of the important attitudes and behaviors of 48,708 youth from 245 schools across Arizona. The data presented are valid and representative of youth in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grades across the state who responded to the 2018 survey.Item 2018 Status of State and Local Corrections Facilities and Program Report(Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, Statistical Analysis Center, 4/1/2019)Pursuant to Act 499 of the 2016 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice serves as the central coordinating agency for adult and juvenile correctional systems; in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, youth services of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the sheriffs of the state, and local juvenile justice officials. In 2018, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections was responsible for an average of 33,362 inmates (between January and June 2018). In 2018, there was 0.98 percent decrease in the overall corrections population from the 2017 population. State facilities experienced a 0.98 percent increase, local jail populations increased by 0.96 percent; and Contract Transitional Work Program decreased by 0.92 percent from the 2017 population.Item 2018 Status of State and Local Corrections Facilities and Program Report(Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, Statistical Analysis Center, 4/1/2019)Pursuant to Act 499 of the 2016 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice serves as the central coordinating agency for adult and juvenile correctional systems; in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, youth services of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the sheriffs of the state, and local juvenile justice officials. In 2018, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections was responsible for an average of 33,362 inmates (between January and June 2018). In 2018, there was 0.98 percent decrease in the overall corrections population from the 2017 population. State facilities experienced a 0.98 percent increase, local jail populations increased by 0.96 percent; and Contract Transitional Work Program decreased by 0.92 percent from the 2017 population.Item 2019 Status of State and Local Corrections Facilities and Program Report(Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, Statistical Analysis Center, 4/1/2020)This report examines data prepared by Massachusetts law enforcement agencies with approved electronic control weapons (ECW) training programs for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Approved agencies are required to complete and submit semi-annual ECW reports on information related to: the number of sworn officers serving the agency; the number of ECW trained officers serving the agency; the number of ECWs owned by the agency; the number of total incidents that occurred during the reporting period; general details about each incident (e.g., warnings, deployments, submissions, etc.); and demographic information about the subject.Item An Analysis of Factors Associated with Suicide Among Justice-Involved Illinois Violent Death Decedents(Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, 8/25/2021) H. Douglas OttoSuicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States both in the general population and among people involved in the justice system. Research suggests suicide rates among those detained in jail and prison have increased in recent years. For this reason, it is important to understand and identify potential suicide risk factors among justice-involved populations. This study utilized violent death and arrest data to examine justice-involved suicide (n = 646) and homicide (n = 1,196) decedents and non-justice-involved suicide decedents (n = 976). The group comparisons were based on demographics, arrest records, and mental health and substance use variables. A higher proportion of suicide decedents compared to homicide decedents were found to be White and married, have a higher mean age, and suffer from mental health/substance use issues. Fewer significant differences were found between suicide decedents with and without prior arrest records. Given the identified factors associated with suicide, practices such as mental health/substance use treatment, pharmacological interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychological autopsies may help to prevent suicide among justice-involved individuals. Future research should evaluate interventions for justice-involved individuals at risk for suicide outside of jails or prisons.Item Arrest Totals by Age and Sex: State of Florida January-December 2017(Florida Statistical Analysis Center, 2018)This fact sheet is based on data from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Uniform Crime Report (UCR) system and examines arrests by age and sex across the state.Item Correcting Course: Effects of Education in a Correctional Setting(Washington Office of Financial Management, Statistical Analysis Center, 1/1/2019) Landon, Matthew S.In 2013, RAND Corporation, sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, conducted a meta-analysis of studies on correctional education (Davis et al., 2013). Their findings showed a notable average 43 percent reduction in recidivism and 13 percent increase in employment for offenders participating in programs, however they noted that very few of the studies included in their analysis utilized strong statistical designs. The objectives of this study are twofold. The primary goal of this study is to provide input on the differences in outcomes between offenders who receive correctional education and those who do not. Second, and of equal importance, this study aims to use robust methods that will minimize the selection bias inherent in correctional education and provide valid results for the use of interested parties in Washington. While randomized control trials are traditionally the gold standard of experimental rigor, they aren't easily applicable in the case of correctional education. Therefore, to achieve this second goal, this study will make use of propensity score matching to create a treatment and comparison group.Item Crossover Youth in Eastern Idaho: Results from the District 6 Crossover Youth Practice Model Pilot Project(Idaho Statistical Analysis Center, 10/12/2021) Thomas StraussIn 2019, a group of juvenile justice and child welfare stakeholders launched the Crossover Youth Practice Model (CYPM) as a pilot project in Bannock, Oneida, and Power Counties. Fully implemented in February 2020, the CYPM aims to streamline services for “crossover youth†, youth who are involved in both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, by bringing together stakeholders from both systems to create joint case management plans that provide the most appropriate services to crossover youth in a more efficient manner. For this report, ISAC analyzed data collected during the first year of CYPM implementation that measure both program implementation progress and outcomes for crossover youth. Results and recommendations for next steps are presented here.Item Homicide in Alaska: 1976-2016(Alaska Justice Information Center, University of Alaska Anchorage, 5/20/2020) Gonzalez, AndrewThis project examined the characteristics of homicide in Alaska as reported by law enforcement agencies to the Supplementary Homicide Reports (SHR). Of particular interest were homicide committed against American Indian or Alaska Native female victims among different victim groups. The SHR includes details of the homicide, such as the relationship between the victim and suspect, weapons used, and circumstance. The study utilized 41 years of data beginning in 1976 and ending in 2016. It included a total of 1,709 incidents of homicide, 1,943 suspects, and 1,856 victims. This descriptive analysis documented the characteristics of these incidents, suspects, and victims, then examined characteristics based on the race and sex of the victim involved. For additional context, Alaska's population was compared to the representation of victims in this study. Related resources: Firearm Homicide Fact Sheet; Relationship Homicide Fact Sheet; Victimization Homicide Fact Sheet; Homicide Victim Relationship Dashboard.Item Statistical Analysis Center Data Brief: Arizona Youth Survey Reported Underage Drinking(Arizona Statistical Analysis Center, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, 1/8/2015) Bileski, M.This research brief summarizes the results from the 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014 Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) for self-reported underage drinking relative to county, respondent demographics, age of initiation of alcohol use, and other selected measures. The AYS is an anonymous school-based survey designed to collect information on the prevalence of drug use and other delinquent behaviours among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade youth and inquire about the circumstances in which they live. Results from the most recent survey show that the percentage of respondents who reported having used alcohol at some point in their lifetime fell from 61.7 percent in 2006 to 46.2 percent in 2014.