• Legal Training for Romanian Magistrates.

  International Judicial Academy (prime U.S. Department of State, Office of International Information Programs. $24,672 (2000). Jon Gould, principal investigator.

Romania is still emerging from its Communist era, and the training of new judges and prosecutors is fundamental to securing the rule of law. In conjunction with the International Judicial Academy and the US Department of State, George Mason's Center for Justice Leadership and Management conducted three one-week training programs for visiting Romanian jurists. The program introduced judges and prosecutors to advanced issues in administration of justice and rule of law, facilitated dialogue with American justice practitioners, and helped the Romanian jurists to develop links with each other and create a plan of action for their return home.

• Training for Egyptian Judges on Distance Learning.

  International Judicial Academy (prime US Department of State, Office of International Information Programs. $2,000 (2000). Jon Gould, principal investigator.

The Egyptian judiciary is experimenting with ways to train judges and court staff by distance instruction. George Mason University is a leader in distance learning, and GMU faculty and staff conducted a training session for visiting Egyptian judges on the advantages and challenges of distance instruction.

• The Public Perception of the Police Image.

  International Association of Chiefs of Police. $34,987 (2000-2001). Stephen Mastrofski, principal investigator.

A summary of over 30 years of national public opinion surveys on the image of police. Includes discussions of the general image of the police, public assessments and expectations of specific police practices and outcomes, and recommendations for improving the image of the police.

Ongoing

• Patterns of Community Policing: Tracking Organizational Change Undertaken with COPS Funding, Phase 3.
  

  US Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice. $313,339 (2000-2002). Stephen Mastrofski, principal investigator.

An assessment of the impact of community policing on the structure and practices of municipal police organizations in the United States. Based on a national survey of police organizations and a content analysis of leading police professional journals.

• Changes in Individuals' Victimization Risk Factors.

  American Statistical Association. $21,395 (2000-2002). Catherine Gallagher, principal investigator.

Examines the relationship between risk of victimization and individual characteristics over time, focusing on how changes in resources, family structure, and routine activities alter subsequent victimization risk. Uses data from the National Crime Victimization Survey that follows victims and nonvictims over a three year period.

• Safe Schools, Law Enforcement, and Corrections Research.

US Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice. $249,846 (2000-2003). Stephen D. Mastrofski, principal investigator.

Provides research support to the National Institute of Justice's Office of Science and Technology in the areas of school safety, law enforcement and corrections. Includes investigation and review of advanced and emerging technologies with potential application in schools, law enforcement and corrections, collection and dissemination of data, preparation of presentation materials, participation in the editorial process for publications, liaison with academic, governmental, and community organizations, planning of seminars and meetings, and other administrative initiatives as required.

• Development of a Census and Survey of Juvenile Probation.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, US Department of Justice. $978,064 (2001-2004). Catherine Gallagher, principal investigator.

There is currently no standardized information about kids on probation, the largest population of juveniles under control of the justice system. To address this gap, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has initiated this study to examine the feasibility of creating a national data collection on aspects of juvenile probation, such as the types of kids, the number of officers, the services provided and ongoing partnerships with the community and other agencies. The resulting information will be disseminated to policy makers, probation practitioners, and researchers.

• How Police Organizations Implement Community Policing.
  

  US Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice. $108,687 (2001-2002). Edward Maguire, principal investigator.

  In this study, a team of police researchers and practitioners is visiting 12 police agencies to explore the reforms being implemented under the banner of community policing. The research will result in a book on community policing written primarily for a police audience.
  

• New Technologies in Criminal Justice.

U. S. Navy, Space and Warfare Command. $24,982 (2001-2002). Jon Gould, principal investigator.

In coordination with the National Institute of Justice, Office of Science & Technology, as well as a US District Court, researchers are evaluating the use of technology in criminal investigations and prosecutions, investigating whether there are improvements and upgrades that would make the process more efficient and secure convictions.

• NIDA Strengthening Washington, DC Families
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University of Utah (prime Public Health Services/National Institutes of Health). $13,756 (2001-2003). David Wilson, principal investigator.

This project is a multi-year evaluation of a Strengthening Families program designed to prevent future drug use, delinquent behaviors, and other negative outcomes for high risk youths. The program involves both parents and children in a group setting and lasts 14 weeks. Evaluations in other cities have shown it to be effective.

• Test and Evaluation Plan for Biometrics Tracking Technology in Correctional and School Environments

U. S. Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. $50,000 (2002). Stephen D. Mastrofski, principal investigator; David B. Wilson, co-principal investigator.

Researchers are evaluating the impact of a new biometrics tracking system in a naval brig and a civilian corrections institution. Researchers are also exploring the feasibility of conducting a test and evaluation of a biometrics tracking system in several public school systems.

• Domestic Preparedness Management and Execution Support

U. S. Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. $443,588 (2002-2004). Stephen D. Mastrofski, principal investigator.

Dr. Peter Nacci, Research Professor, will develop, manage, and implement a domestic preparedness program that includes training, technical assistance, administrative and management support for dealing with threats associated with terrorist activities. Work will be coordinated with the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice.