BJS?s 2023 year in review

As we continue to advance our mission in 2024, here are some highlights from 2023. BJS wishes you the very best in this new year.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice is the principal federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating reliable statistics on crime and criminal justice in the United States. Kevin M. Scott, PhD, is the acting director.

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