Bureau of Justice Statistics

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BJS recaps its March 2026 news and activities. Learn more at

BJS seeks applicants for the BJS FY25 National Prison Rape Statistics Program Assessment. The focus is to assess existing data collections and conduct methodological research, development, and testing to inform its future.

BJS has released PREA Data Collection Activities, 2025. This report describes BJS’s efforts to measure the incidence and prevalence of rape and sexual assault in adult correctional and juvenile justice facilities. #BJSstats #justicestatistics

BJS has released American Indian and Alaska Native Persons in the Federal Criminal Justice System, 2023. The report presents findings on how American Indian or Alaska Native persons are processed at each stage of the federal justice system. #BJSstats

The federal prison population decreased about 1% from yearend 2023 (155,972) to yearend 2024 (154,093). Learn more: #BJSstats #justicestatistics

BJS has released Hiring and Retention of State and Local Law Enforcement Officers, 2020 – Statistical Tables. The report presents statistics on law enforcement hiring, separations, and retention incentives based on a nationally representative survey.

BJS has released The Nation's Two Crime Measures, 2015–2024. The report presents rates of violent & property crime from the #NCVS and estimates based on law enforcement data collected from the #NIBRS Estimation Program. Read the report:

BJS has released Crime Known to Law Enforcement, 2024, which presents national and subnational estimates of crime offenses and victimizations for violent and property crimes based on law enforcement data. Read the report: #BJSstats #justicestatistics

BJS released Federal Prisoner Statistics Collected Under the First Step Act, 2025. The report provides statistics on federal prisoners, including demographics, education, medical conditions, and facility characteristics. Read the report: #BJSstats

The submission period for the FY25 Survey of Public Defenders notice of funding opportunity closes today. Apply now on JustGrants! #BJSfunding

The submission period for the FY25 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers notice of funding opportunity funding closes today. Apply now on JustGrants! #BJSfunding

The submission period for the FY25 National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP) National Prisoner Statistics (NPS) Program, Reference Years (RY) 2025-2029, notice of funding opportunity closes today. Apply now on JustGrants! #BJSfunding

The submission period for the FY25 Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program notice of funding opportunity funding closes today. Apply now on JustGrants! #BJSfunding

The submission period for FY25 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers notice of funding opportunity closes today. Apply now on #BJSfunding

The submission period for FY25 Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program notice of funding opportunity closes today. Apply now on #BJSfunding

The submission period for the FY25 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies notice of funding opportunity closes today. Apply now on JustGrants! #BJSfunding

The submission period for the FY25 National Victimization Statistical Support Program notice of funding opportunity closes today. Apply now on JustGrants! #BJSfunding

Funding applications are being accepted through the FY25 Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program. Apply now through the two-step process: on by February 24 (step 1) & on JustGrants by March 3 (step 2). Read more: