Ensuring the Quality, Credibility, and Relevance of U.S. Justice Statistics

Abstract

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Abstract -- Summary -- 1 ntroduction -- 2 Measurement in the Justice System -- 3 Overview of Bureau of Justice Statistics Data Series -- 4 State and Local Partnerships -- 5 Principles and Practices: BJS as a Principal U.S. Federal Statistical Agency -- 6 Strategic Goals for the Bureau of Justice Statistics -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Findings and Recommendations -- Appendix B: Summary of Surveying Victims: Options for Conducting the National Crime Victimization Survey -- Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff -- COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL STATISTICS.