Juvenile Residential Facility Census, 2004: Selected Findings
This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention bulletin presents information collected about the facilities in which juvenile offenders are held. The facilities report on characteristics such as their size, structure, type, ownership, and security arrangements. (NCJ 222721)

Criminal Victimization, 2007
This Bureau of Justice Statistics bulletin presents estimates of rates and levels of personal and property victimization for 2007 and describes the substantial fluctuations in the survey measures of the crime rates from 2005 through 2007. (NCJ 224390)

Agency Abstract with links to full text report.  

Making the Drug Problem Smaller, 2001-2008
This online Office on National Drug Control Policy publication, indentifies ways to reduce drug demand and usage and increase prevention and education. This report includes topics such as raising awareness of drug risks, student drug testing, involving the community, and improving drug treatment. (NCJ 225184)

Training Workshops Begin in February
The first 2009 Office for Victims of Crime training workshop, The Ultimate Trainer, will be held February 10-12 in Denver, Colorado. Sign up to receive the 2009 Training Schedule and all updates once they are announced.

New Blog Focuses on Environmental Issues for Corrections
The National Institute of Corrections has launched the Green Corrections blog to provide the corrections field with up-to-date information on developing and practicing environmentally friendly business practices. Green Corrections will increase environmental awareness in planning and constructing new and existing facilities, and investigate green-collar job readiness programs.

Reentry Partnerships: A Guide for States & Faith-Based and Community Organizations
This Bureau of Justice Assistance guide provides recommendations on how state government officials and community-based service providers can help individuals released from prisons and jails successfully rejoin communities and families. (NCJ 224916)

Full text of the report: PDF