In December 2012, Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University, gave a seminar in NIJ's Research for the Real World series that brought together research on the neurobiology of trauma and the criminal justice response to sexual assault. Before the seminar, we sat down with Dr. Campbell for a three-part interview. In this segment, she covers: What is secondary victimization? Differences between victims who report and those who don't Benefits of understanding traumatic memory and victim behavior
In December 2012, Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University, gave a seminar in NIJ's Research for the Real World series that brought together research on the neurobiology of trauma and the criminal justice response to sexual assault. Before the seminar, we sat down with Dr. Campbell for a three-part interview. In this segment, she covers: Trauma versus lying: How can law enforcement tell the difference? How did you become interested in this type of work? What is the impact of this training on law enforcement?
Interview with Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., President and Director Vera Institute of Justice, in which Dr. Jacobson answers the following questions: What is the New Orleans Criminal Justice Leadership Alliance? How important is raw data in proposing criminal justice reforms in New Orleans? What are some of the new projects and initiatives that are currently being pursued? Are you optimistic for New Orleans' future?
Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., President and Director Vera Institute of Justice, discussed reforming the New Orleans justice system in NIJ's Research for the Real World Seminar series.
NIJ has funded an evaluation of the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification. The program, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, provides funds to states automate and improve how victims are notified about information surrounding their case. In this interview, Seri Irazola discusses the evaluation.
In this interview, Deanna Rivard discusses how agencies can get help funding body armor, work on improving the fit of body armor and the importance of wearing it.
Mary Louise Kelley, Director of the Family Violence Prevention Services program at the Department of Health and Human Services, is joined today by Anne Menard, Director of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, and Eleanor Lyon, the principal investigator on the research project Meeting Survivors' Needs Through Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services and Supports: Results of a Multi-State Study. This study focused on nonresidential domestic violence services because it is a growing segment of domestic violence services, and it was an opportunity to hear from people who might be less likely to access shelter services.
In this interview, the NIJ Visiting Fellow discusses The relationship between drug enforcement and violent crime Drugs and Crime: The Role of Law Enforcement On which theories he bases his research Race to the Bottom: Suppressing Drug Violence in Mexico The High Point Approach: Using Existing Resources to Break up Drug Markets Moving Forward: Turning Research Into Policy
Topics include What is Addiction? The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime, and Drug Abuse as a Chronic Condition
Geoffrey Alpert discusses use of force and conducted energy devices. Topics include: What Is Use of Force?, Proper Use of CEDs, Training Is Key to Knowing When to Use a CED, Lessons for Law Enforcement Executives About Use of Force
Phillip J. Cook, ITT/Sanford Professor of Public Policy, Professor of Economics and Sociology, Duke University
We now find ourselves in the midst of what some are calling a "golden age of research." That's certainly true in today's Justice Department. In fulfilling our most important responsibility -- that is protecting the American people -- we are committed to identifying and to implementing evidence-based solutions; an approach that allows us to be tough and smart on crime.
Plenary Panel at the 2011 NIJ Conference
Plenary Panel at the 2011 NIJ Conference
Keynote address at the 2011 NIJ Conference
Panel at the 2011 NIJ Conference
Panel at the 2011 NIJ Conference
Panel at the 2011 NIJ Conference