 Bureau of Justice Statistics

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is a principal agency within the United States Department of Justice. It is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information about crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of the justice system at all levels. Established in 1979, the BJS aims to provide reliable statistics that help policymakers, researchers, and the public better understand crime trends and the functioning of the justice system.