At the North American Institute of Criminal Justice, we're working to create an active community of people who are seriously interested in crime research. Our main focus is to really understand what causes people to commit crimes, and we look at all sorts of angles to find real solutions.
We envision a place where anyone can easily find solid research, start interesting conversations, and share ideas. By doing this, we hope to develop a much clearer idea of what crime really is and ways that it affects the people and groups in our society.
One of the most important goals at NAICJ is to do detailed, thorough research on a wide variety of subjects having to do with crime and the justice system. For instance, we take a close look at how police departments are structured and how well they do their jobs (or don't). We try to untangle the often confusing legal questions that come up during criminal trials. And we examine the strategies that local, state, and national governments use to deal with crime.
Our true aim is to understand the many factors that can change crime rates, as well as any new, innovative ways to prevent crime and handle it when it occurs. Our hope is that by working together, we can encourage honest conversations and lead to meaningful changes in the way we study crime. This understanding can then be used to improve our communities and reduce the harm caused by crime.