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Tag Archives: DOJ
Federal Efforts to Combat Elder Abuse
This Saturday is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s estimated that as many as 1 in 10 adults age 60 and older are abused each year in the United States. In today’s WatchBlog, we discuss the Department of Justice’s role in … Continue reading
Posted in Justice and Law Enforcement
Tagged Alzheimer’s, criminal justice, dementia, Department of Justice, DOJ, elder abuse, Elder Abuse Awareness Day, elder justice, elderly, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, financial scams, fraud, Gretta Goodwin, health care fraud, HSJ, Jenny Grover, lottery scams, neglect, older adults, physical abuse, romance scams, securities fraud, sexual abuse, tax fraud, tech support scams
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Criminal Restitution (infographic)
Did you know that criminals convicted of federal crimes are sometimes required to compensate their victims? This process, called criminal restitution, is usually used for crimes that have provable financial losses—like fraud.
Posted in Infographic
Tagged compensation, criminal restitution, criminals, Department of Justice, DOJ
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How Much Does Crime Cost?
Burglary, murder, identity theft—all crimes have costs for victims and society. The Department of Justice reported that federal, state, and local governments spent more than $280 billion in 2012 on criminal justice, including police protection, the court system, and prisons. … Continue reading
Domestic Abuse and Firearms
Today’s WatchBlog looks at another GAO report—in this case, regarding FBI’s firearm background check system and domestic violence records. We examined this issue at the request of Congress, and today we share some of what we found about the National … Continue reading
Posted in Business Regulation and Consumer Protection, Justice and Law Enforcement
Tagged ATF, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice, DOJ, domestic violence, FBI, firearms, Gretta L. Goodwin, guns, HSJ, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, NICS
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Fighting to Protect Wildlife
Today is World Wildlife Day. To commemorate, the WatchBlog takes a look at the illegal trafficking of animals—like elephants and rhinos—that are on the brink of extinction. What’s it worth? The trade in illegal wildlife brings in anywhere from $7 … Continue reading
Fragmented Data on Sexual Violence
Sexual violence has been in the headlines during the past year, including crimes involving college students, incarcerated people, and the military. Data collected by the federal government on sexual violence can help prioritize resources and design programs to prevent and … Continue reading
Smartphone Apps and Stalking
These days, wherever people go, their smartphones follow—often collecting location data along the way. You may choose to download an app to your phone to share this information. For example, an app can show your friend how far away you … Continue reading
Posted in Business Regulation and Consumer Protection, Information Security, Information Technology, Justice and Law Enforcement, Science and Technology
Tagged apps, Department of Justice, DOJ, geo-fencing, GPS, PI, privacy, smartphones, stalking, Stalking Awareness Month, tracking, wiretap
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Criminal Justice—Exploring Alternatives to Prison
The federal prison population has grown from about 25,000 in 1980 to approximately 193,000 in August 2016. This expansion comes with substantial associated costs: housing, food, security, and medical care for each prisoner can cost $66 to $101 per day, … Continue reading
Posted in Justice and Law Enforcement
Tagged alternatives to incarceration, BOP, Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, Diana Maurer, DOJ, halfway home, house arrest, HSJ, incarceration, inmates, pretrial diversion, prison costs, prison population, prisoners, recidivism, U.S. Attorney
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FBI Face Recognition Technology
In movies and television shows, law enforcement agencies use automated face recognition to find suspects and solve crimes. Does it work that way in real life? Not quite—as Diana Maurer, a director in our Homeland Security and Justice team, explains … Continue reading
Medical Examiners for Sexual Assault Cases (podcast)
Forensic medical examiners are among the first people that victims of sexual assault should see. These examiners can assess and treat a victim’s medical needs and collect evidence that could be used in legal proceedings. Studies have shown that more … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Justice and Law Enforcement, Podcast
Tagged assault, crime, Department of Justice, DOJ, HC, Katherine Iritani, prosecution, rape, rape kits, SAAM, victim services
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