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2008 National Drug Control Strategy(ONDCP March, 2008)
This research brief summarizes findings on what is known about substance abuse treatment as it relates to public safety and the use of incarceration. The research suggests that increased investments in drug treatment can have a positive public safety benefit, according to this report. |
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International
Narcotics Control
Strategy Report
Volume I
Drug and Chemical Control
March 2008
The Department of State’s International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), published in two volumes, addresses the reporting requirements of the FAA, and provides the factual basis for the designations contained in the President’s report to Congress on the major drug-transit or major illicit drug producing countries. |
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, Vol. II: Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
Volume II of the INCSR highlights continuing threats and vulnerabilities posed by money laundering and terrorist financing to U.S. national security as well as to the stability of the global financial system. It also reflects current and latest trends used by criminals and terrorists to launder, move, and store the profits gained by such illicit activities. |
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Substance Abuse Treatment and Public Safety (Justice Policy Institute January, 2008)
This research brief summarizes findings on what is known about substance abuse treatment as it relates to public safety and the use of incarceration. The research suggests that increased investments in drug treatment can have a positive public safety benefit, according to this report. |
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Federal Prosecution of Child Sex
Exploitation Offenders, 2006
Although child sex offenses were among the fastest growing offenses of the Federal criminal caseload from 1994 to 2006, child sex offenses constituted a relatively small share of the Federal criminal caseload. Child pornography matters accounted for 82% of the growth in sex exploitation matters referred from 1994 to 2006 (table 1). Sex transportation referrals accounted for 17% and sex abuse accounted for 1% of the growth over this period. |
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Report to the President on Issues Raised by the Virginia Tech Tragedy (Joint Report of the U.S. Departments of Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services, June 13, 2007)
On April 21, 2007, in response to the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, President George W. Bush directed Secretaries Michael Leavitt and Margaret Spellings and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to travel to communities across our nation and to meet with educators, mental health experts, law enforcement and state and local officials to discuss the broader issues raised by this tragedy. This report includes critical steps state and local leaders identified to address school violence and mental illness at the community level. It also includes recommended actions the federal government can take to support state and local communities and to ensure that the federal government and federal law are not obstacles to achieving these goals. |
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Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000: Trafficking in Persons Report (United States Department of State 2007)
The Department of State is required by law to submit a Report each year to the U.S. Congress on foreign governments' efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons. This Report is the seventh annual TIP Report. It is intended to raise global awareness, to highlight efforts of the international community, and to encourage foreign governments to take effective actions to counter all forms of trafficking in persons. |
Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan (President’s Identity Theft Task Force April 2007)
 The strategic plan is the result of an unprecedented federal effort to formulate a comprehensive and fully coordinated plan to attack this widespread and destructive crime. The plan focuses on ways to improve the effectiveness of criminal prosecutions of identity theft; enhance data protection for sensitive consumer information maintained by the public sector, private sector, and consumers; provide more comprehensive and effective guidance for consumers and the business community; and improve recovery and assistance for consumers.
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Digital Evidence in the Courtroom: A Guide for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors (NIJ 2007).
Now essential to modern life, computers have also become increasingly important to criminals, who steal information, commit fraud, and stalk victims online. Even if a crime was not committed online, law enforcement may discover critical evidence from an offenders' digital media. For this evidence to be admissible, however, police must demonstrate proper collection and handling. In the courtroom, prosecutors must overcome the twin barriers of skepticism and lack of technical understanding. To help navigate this complex process, NIJ's technical working group of national experts prepared this special report. |
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Investigations Involving the Internet and Computer Networks (NIJ January 2007).
This NIJ Special Report is intended as a resource for individuals responsible for investigations involving the use of the Internet and other computer networks. Any crime could involve devices that communicate through the Internet or through a network. Criminals may use the Internet for numerous reasons, including trading/sharing information (e.g., documents, photographs), concealing their identity, and gathering information on victims. The report is among a series of guides on investigating electronic crime. |
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Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2006 National Report (OJJDP 2006).
Published by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the report draws on reliable data and relevant research to provide a comprehensive and insightful view of juvenile crime and the justice system's response. |
USA PATRIOT
Improvement and Reauthorization Act
 On March 9, 2006, President Bush signed an updated version of the USA PATRIOT Act, making permanent provisions that had been passed on a temporary basis after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Visit the special White House website describing changes in the law.
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