Tag:criminal justice

DOJ Report Shows Decline in Prosecutions, Convictions Between 2019, 2020 Fiscal Years

The Department of Justice released its findings on the federal response to crime and criminal justice in the 2020 fiscal year.

NIJ Funds Two New Projects to Improve Collection of Digital Evidence

The National Institute of Justice funded two projects to assist law enforcement with the collection and processing of digital evidence in cases involving child sexual abuse materials and large-scale computer networks, the agency announced.

DOJ Unveils Initiative to Streamline Criminal Justice System Data

The U.S. Department of Justice created a new tool that it hopes will improve access, understanding and quality of criminal justice system data.

Study Details Racial Differences in Outcomes of Denver Prosecutions

Black and Hispanic felony defendants face a “persistent set of disadvantages” compared to white defendants, according to a new report