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Report Calls for Creation of National Information Clearinghouse for Cybercrime Data; Urges FBI to Adopt New System for Categorizing Cybercrimes
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There is an acute need for the U.S. to address its lack of overall governance and coordination of cybercrime statistics. A new National Academies report recommends the creation of a national information clearinghouse to bring together data and help establish connections to assist in criminal investigations.
Recidivism Is Inadequate Measure of Success After Prison; New Measurements and National Standards Are Needed, Says New Report
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Recidivism is an inadequate measurement of a person’s success after release from prison. Researchers should develop supplementary measures that evaluate multiple areas of a person’s life — including employment, housing, health, social support, and personal well-being — and that examine interactions with the criminal justice system with more nuance.
