BJS summarizes October 2024 news and activities 

In October, BJS announced new publication releases, participated in the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology’s Annual Research and Policy Conference, and held the inaugural Student Research Expo. Visit the October 2024 Month in Review webpage for more information about these and other activities at BJS. 

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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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