NIJ 1997 Annual Report to Congress summarizes NIJ's role, operation, and overall achievements during fiscal year 1997 in three parts. Part 1, NIJ in Brief, describes the Institute's organization, funding, and growth with the budget figures and an organizational chart. Part 2, Overview of the Year, uses broad brush strokes and brief examples to explain how NIJ accomplished its goals during the year. It contains a list of the Institute's strategic challenges, descriptions of partnership activities with Federal agencies and private foundations, and a reporting of outreach and dissemination efforts. Part 3, Selected Highlights, is a cross section of NIJ's research and development activities and presents 18 notable programs and projects in more depth.