From the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)

Urge Congress to Sign Dear Colleague Letter for NIJ and BJS Funding 

"As Congressional appropriators prepare to draft legislation that will determine next year’s funding for the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), please write to your House Representatives urging them to sign a letter of support for robust funding.
 
"NIJ and BJS serve as the research and statistical branches of the U.S. Department of Justice, playing a vital role in the development and application of science-driven strategies for crime reduction and management. It is imperative that our local communities, law enforcement agencies, and corrections facilities are guided by best practices that advance public safety, crime prevention, and effective rehabilitation and reintegration. The need for robust criminal justice research and data analysis is essential for crafting fair and effective policies. Funding for these critical areas has gradually declined. Funding for BJS is at its lowest level since 2005 and NIJ to its 1990 level, without adjusting for inflation."

See the complete alert and respond through the COSSA Action Center