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Percentage of Homicides Linked to Substance Use
Percentage of Violent Crimes Linked to Substance Abuse
Number of drug arrests (federal, state, local)
Number of drug convictions (federal, state, local)
Inmates serving sentences on federal drug charges
Inmates serving sentences on state/local drug charges
Sentencing statistics
Juvenile arrests, convictions, sentencing
Costs of Drugs to the Criminal Justice System

General Information

	Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov Establishes policies, priorities and objectives for the nation's drug control program.
State and City Drug Profiles Includes information on drug trafficking and seizures, and drug-related crime, enforcement, courts and corrections for each state and various cities.
	Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Program (ADAM) http://www.adam-nij.net/ A National Institute of Justice program that tracks trends in the prevalence and types of drug use among booked arrestees in urban areas.
1999 Annual Report on Drug Use Among Adult and Juvenile Arrestees (June 2000) Reports trends in drug use testing among male and female adult and juvenile arrestees. Tracks cocaine, opiates, marijuana, and methamphetamine use. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, 2000 (2002) Data on all aspects of criminal justice, including information about drug offenders, drug use indicators, and public opinion on the risks and dangers of drug use.
Federal Drug Offenders (1999): With trends from 1984-99 (August 2001) Discusses the prosecution and sentencing of federal drug offenders. Also reviews the changes in federal sentencing laws during the 1980s and 90s. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Federal Criminal Case Processing (2000): With trends from 1982-2000 Contains statistics of federal criminal case processing, including arrests by offense, number and characteristics of court cases, sanctions imposed on those convicted and the number of offenders under correctional supervision.
Prisoners in 2001 (July 2002) Reports the number of State and Federal prisoners and estimates the number of sentenced prisoners by offense, gender, race, and Hispanic origin. Also includes data on incarceration rates for the States and rankings for selected characteristics, such as growth rate, number of prisoners held and incarceration rates. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Drug Use, Testing, and Treatment in Jails (May 2000) Describes the drug involvement of jail inmates, including their drug use history, criminal history, and participation in treatment since admission. Details the number of jurisdictions that conduct drug tests on jail inmates and staff, the criteria for testing, the percent of tests on jail inmates that are positive for drugs, policies and actions taken by jurisdictions in response to positive tests, and the type of treatment programs available.
Substance Abuse and Treatment of State and Federal Prisoners, 1997 (January 1999) Presents data concerning prisoners' use of alcohol and illegal drugs and the substance abuse treatment they received, along with the types of treatment and other substance abuse programs in prisons. Also includes information on the incidence of various alcohol/drug-related behaviors, such as domestic disputes and driving under the influence.
Drugs and Crime Facts (2001) See "Drug Use and Crime." Charts the percentage of drug-related homicides from 1987 to 2000. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Behind Bars: Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population (1998) Includes information on inmates involved with drugs and alcohol, substance abuse-related crime, and their cost to society. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Percentage of Homicides Linked to Substance Use

	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Drugs and Crime Facts: Drug Use and Crime Charts the percentage of drug-related homicides from 1986 to 1999.
Substance Abuse and Treatment of State and Federal Prisoners, 1997 (January 1999) Has information on the incidence of various alcohol/drug-related behaviors, including homicide.
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Behind Bars: Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population (1998) Includes information on inmates involved with drugs and alcohol, substance abuse-related crime, and their cost to society. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Percentage of Violent Crimes Linked to Substance Abuse

	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Drugs and Crime Facts: Drug Use and Crime Charts the percentage of drug-related homicides from 1986 to 1999.
Drugs and Crime Facts (2001) See "Drug Use and Crime." Has statistics on drug-related violent crime.(Adobe Acrobat File)
Substance Abuse and Treatment of State and Federal Prisoners, 1997 (January 1999) Includes information on the incidence of various alcohol/drug-related violent behaviors and crime.
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Behind Bars: Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population (1998) Includes information on inmates involved with drugs and alcohol, substance abuse-related crime, and their cost to society. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Number of drug arrests (federal, state, local)

	Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) http://www.fbi.gov/ The principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice.
Crime in the United States, 2000 (October 2001) See Section IV: Persons Arrested. Tracks the number of arrests made in the United States, including those involving drug abuse violations.
	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics, 2000 (August 2002) Information about federal criminal case processing from October 1999 through September 2000. Includes information about drug arrests.
Federal Criminal Case Processing (2000): With trends from 1982-2000 Contains statistics of federal criminal case processing, including arrests by offense.
Drugs and Crime Facts (2001) See "Drug Use and Crime." Has statistics on drug-related violent crime. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Behind Bars: Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population (1998) Includes information on inmates involved with drugs and alcohol, substance abuse-related crime, and their cost to society. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Number of drug convictions (federal, state, local)

	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics, 2000 (August 2002) Information about federal criminal case processing from October 1999 through September 2000. Includes information about drug arrests.
Crime in the United States, 2000 (October 2001) See Section IV: Persons Arrested. Tracks the number of arrests made in the United States, including those involving drug abuse violations.
Federal Drug Offenders (1999): With trends from 1984-99 (August 2001) Discusses the prosecution and sentencing of federal drug offenders. Also reviews the changes in federal sentencing laws during the 1980s and 90s. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Federal Criminal Case Processing (2000): With trends from 1982-2000 Contains statistics of federal criminal case processing, including arrests by offense, number and characteristics of court cases, sanctions imposed on those convicted and the number of offenders under correctional supervision.
Drugs and Crime Facts (2001) See "Pretrial, Prosecution and Adjudication." Presents data on criminal drug prosecutions/convictions. (Adobe Acrobat File)
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Behind Bars: Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population (1998) Includes information on inmates involved with drugs and alcohol, substance abuse-related crime, and their cost to society. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Inmates serving sentences on federal drug charges

	U.S. Sentencing Commission http://www.ussc.gov The U.S. Sentencing Commission duties include developing guidelines for sentencing in federal courts; collecting data about crime and sentencing; and serving as a resource to Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary on crime and sentencing policy.
U.S. Sentencing Commission's Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics (2002) Contains descriptive statistics on the application of federal sentencing guidelines and provides selected district, circuit and national sentencing data. Contains information on drug cases with detailed information about offenders.
	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics, 2000 (August 2002) Information about federal criminal case processing from October 1999 through September 2000. Includes information about drug arrests.
Federal Drug Offenders (1999): With trends from 1984-99 (August 2001) Discusses the prosecution and sentencing of federal drug offenders. Also reviews the changes in federal sentencing laws during the 1980s and 90s. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Federal Criminal Case Processing (2000): With trends from 1982-2000 Contains statistics of federal criminal case processing, including arrests by offense, number and characteristics of court cases, sanctions imposed on those convicted and the number of offenders under correctional supervision.
Drugs and Crime Facts (2001) See "Correctional Populations and Facilities." (Adobe Acrobat File)
Prisoners in 2000 Reports the total number of persons in Federal and State prisons.
Substance Abuse and Treatment of State and Federal Prisoners, 1997 (January 1999) Has information on federal prisoners/inmates serving sentences on drug-related charges.
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Inmates serving sentences on state/local drug charges

	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Drugs and Crime Facts (2001) See "Correctional Populations and Facilities." (Adobe Acrobat File)
Prisoners in 2000 Reports the total number of persons in Federal and State prisons.
Drug Use, Testing, and Treatment in Jails (May 2000) Describes the drug involvement of jail inmates.
Substance Abuse and Treatment of State and Federal Prisoners, 1997 (January 1999) Has information on state prisoners/inmates serving sentences on drug-related charges.
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Behind Bars: Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population (1998) Includes information on inmates involved with drugs and alcohol, substance abuse-related crime, and their cost to society. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Sentencing statistics

	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Drugs and Crime Facts (2001) See "Pretrial, Prosecution and Adjudication." Presents data on criminal drug prosecutions/convictions. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Federal Drug Offenders (1999): With trends from 1984-99 (August 2001) Discusses the prosecution and sentencing of federal drug offenders. Also reviews the changes in federal sentencing laws during the 1980s and 90s. (Adobe Acrobat File)
Federal Criminal Case Processing (2000): With trends from 1982-2000 Contains statistics of federal criminal case processing, including arrests by offense, number and characteristics of court cases, sanctions imposed on those convicted and the number of offenders under correctional supervision.
	The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) http://www.casacolumbia.org/ CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
Behind Bars: Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population (1998) Includes information on inmates involved with drugs and alcohol, substance abuse-related crime, and their cost to society. (Adobe Acrobat File)
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Juvenile arrests, convictions, sentencing

	Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/ Gives facts and figures on juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, and violence and victimization.
Juvenile Arrests, 1999 (December 2000)
Juvenile Court Statistics 1997 (May 2000) Examines the number and characteristics of juvenile delinquency cases, including defendant demographics (age, sex, race), detention, judicial decision and disposition.
	U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Profile of State Prisoners Under Age 18, 1985-97 (February 2000) Accounts for persons admitted to prison under the age of 18-describes their demographic characteristics, offenses (including drug-related crime), average sentence length, and expected time served.
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