The oldest criminal justice research organization in America, NCCD promotes effective, humane, fair, and economically sound solutions to family, community, and justice problems.

NCCD conducts research, promotes reform initiatives, and seeks to work with individuals, public and private organizations, and the media to prevent and reduce crime and delinquency.
WHAT'S NEW AT NCCD
Accelerated Release: A Literature Review
A review of 13 separate evaluations of accelerated release programs across the nation over the last 2 decades, with attention to impacts on public safety.
 

A Division of NCCD, The Children's Research Center (CRC) helps child welfare agencies reduce child abuse and neglect in two ways:

Developing structured case management systems
Conducting research that improves service delivery to children and families
WHAT'S NEW AT CRC
SDM News
The January 2008 issue of the newsletter is now available. Contents include information on the Breakthrough Series Collaborative on Safety and Risk Assessments, Los Angeles County Observes Improvement, the SDM® Model in the District of Columbia, and New Hampshire's SDM® System for Adult Protective Services. Also in January 2008 newsletter are SafeMeasure® Analytics.