Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies

Goal: Produce and share justice data for data-driven policy making. To produce and disseminate relevant, accurate, timely, reliable, and objective information about the justice system at the Federal, State, local, and tribal levels. These data are critical to federal, state, local, and tribal policymakers in addressing crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded. Collect and share justice data. Collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government; Adhere to rigorous principles and practices to support the quality of BJS�s statistical activities; and protect the privacy and confidentiality of respondents and the trust of data providers, and adhere to applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and other authorities that govern BJS data.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics is authorized to award grants and cooperative agreements to State and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, public nonprofit organizations, profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and qualified individuals. Applicants from the Territories of the United States and federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments are also eligible to participate in this program.