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NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Aug 31

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we highlight a study that uses wastewater epidemiology to track stimulant trends in Kentucky (2019–2023), helping inform prevention efforts. Data here: myumi.ch/dg6VN

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NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Aug 21

August 21 is the International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. The American Terrorism Study (1980–2002) documents terrorism cases investigated by the FBI, helping researchers understand patterns and impacts. Explore the data: myumi.ch/Qwdzb

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Aug 20

Data can help keep our roads safe. This Traffic Awareness Month, explore National Crime Victimization Survey data to see how experiences on the road are measured: myumi.ch/R3d9G #TrafficAwarenessMonth #CrimeData #RoadSafety

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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Gallup finds U.S. drinking at a record low. U-M’s @meganepatrick.bsky.social says this reflects trends tracked by Monitoring the Future.

A shift in alcohol perceptions may be underway.

Read more in The New York Times: myumi.ch/VVnq5

#Science #Alcohol #Newdata #UofM #NYT

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NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Aug 18

As we get ready for school doors to reopen, NACJD data helps us better understand school safety. "Understanding School Safety & the Use of SROs in Understudied Settings" sheds light on how Southern schools address safety concerns. See the data: myumi.ch/D8Xzx

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Aug 14

August is National Dog Month! Researchers used NACJD data to examine Florida prison dog training programs & their impact on recidivism. Explore the findings: myumi.ch/xw9mg #CriminalJusticeData #NationalDogMonth

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Aug 12

Aug 10 marked Prisoners’ Justice Day, a day for honoring those who have died in custody & advocating for prisoner rights. Explore NIJ-funded research on how restrictive housing affects inmate behavior, mental health, & recidivism. myumi.ch/4mNJW #PrisonersJusticeDay

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Aug 8

This June and July, NACJD released 19 new studies, including new data from the Capital Punishment in the US series. Newly released data cover topics such as police-community relations, crime mapping, sexual assault, and more. Explore the data: myumi.ch/15ME1

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 28

If you’ve ever wanted to share your qualitative data but weren’t sure where to start, check out our Guide for Sharing Qualitative Data at ICPSR! It highlights the value of qualitative data and outlines steps PIs can take to support sharing and reuse. myumi.ch/XyXjR

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 25

This Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we spotlight research from the AORDP study, which asked if reentering individuals received schizophrenia treatment. Recovery is possible and support matters. Explore the data: myumi.ch/mRJNZ

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 21

Sink your teeth into data during Shark Week! The American National Election Survey (ANES) asked Americans whether they'd ever been bitten by a shark. Check out the responses: myumi.ch/y1myX #SharkWeek #ElectionData

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 18

It's National Picnic Month! The Evaluation of the SAFEChildren program asked how often children were taken on outings such as going to the park or on a picnic. Dive into the data: myumi.ch/61p7E

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 17

The International Criminal Court was created as a result of a treaty adopted on July 17, 1998. In honor of the World Day for International Justice, NACJD encourages you to explore international data: "Correlates of Crime: A Study of 52 Nations." myumi.ch/9pbWb

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 15

New #data now at NACJD. Researchers conduct a formative evaluation and evaluability assessment of the Love146 Survivor Care program designed for youth who experience commercial sexual exploitation. myumi.ch/5kn46 #DataDriven #CrimeData #CTData

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 11

In July, we celebrate the work of disability rights activists in education, employment, health care, and public life. See how NACJD data appear in Disability and Health Journal publications: myumi.ch/g3MPP #DisabilityRights #DisabilityPride

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 10

NACJD data spotlight: A new study used AAU Campus Climate survey data to examine how gender identity and sexual orientation impact students' risk of sexual misconduct and likelihood of reporting it. Browse the data and related studies: myumi.ch/9p4rA #CriminalJustice

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jul 7

July 5th was Research Appreciation Day! To every researcher working behind the scenes to strengthen forensic science, we thank you. Browse @OJPNIJ sponsored forensic data on the NACJD website: myumi.ch/kPrjQ #ResearchAppreciationDay #DataMatters

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 30

NACJD data in the spotlight: A new Health Economics study finds that opioid prescription monitoring laws may also reduce domestic violence. Researchers used NIBRS data to track the impact. myumi.ch/79JGQ #CriminalJusticeData #DomesticViolence #OpioidResearch

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 27

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. This study of Second Chance Act reentry programs asks: Did participants receive care for PTSD after release? Explore how trauma and treatment intersect with reentry outcomes: myumi.ch/e37J2 #PTSD #Reentry #JusticeData

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NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 19

On Juneteenth, we invite you to explore data resources that preserve the history and experiences of former enslaved people and their descendents. View ICPSR's Juneteenth Data Resource Guide: myumi.ch/e37d2 #Juneteenth #DataDriven

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 17

It's Drowning Prevention Week. Explore how researchers used the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data series to examine pediatric drownings, helping to inform updated safety guidelines: myumi.ch/rAwxd #WaterSafety #DrowningPreventionWeek #DataDriven

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 15

Today is Father's Day! Show some love to the dads who listen, support, and understand. The Pathways to Desistance study asked young people how supportive their dads were. Dig into the data: myumi.ch/QwMAw #FathersDay #CriminalJusticeData

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 11

This May, NACJD released 12 new studies, including new data from the Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA) series. Other newly released data cover topics such as recidivism, police officers, mental health, and more. Explore the studies: myumi.ch/QwMWX

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NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 10

It's National Safety Month! The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System tracks ER visits for falls, crashes, poisonings, and other nonfatal injuries. Use this data to inform prevention and protect communities: myumi.ch/Xy8kr #NationalSafetyMonth #PublicHealth

NACJD at ICPSR @nackjaydee.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day. Reducing gun violence takes more than enforcement - it takes information. This NIJ study shows how integrating forensic data across agencies can help understand gun crimes in New Jersey: myumi.ch/mRVeN #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

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