AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
The Interpersonal Conflict and Resolution (iCOR) Study, United States, 2016-2018

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files were zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed.
This study was designed to determine the nature, incidence, and coincidence of forms of interpersonal conflict and resulting conflict management styles, including physical violence, in an existing nationally-representative cohort of 18 to 32 year old adults between the years 2016 to 2018. Respondent reports of conflicts involving aggressive and violent behavior were distinguished for three relationship categories: intimate partner relationships, friends/acquaintances, and relatively unknown persons/strangers.
The research design covered questions about the nature and frequency of conflicts experienced irrespective of whether the incidents ended violently; conflict management style/tendencies (remedial actions, apologies, accounts); and differences between conflicts that turn violent and those that do not. Additional questions covered include the frequency of violence during the course of disputes, including experiences with physical victimization and the perpetration of violent acts was assessed.
Also elements that facilitate conflict escalation that are deemed important theoretical constructs in research on aggression, such as adverse childhood events, low self-control, negative affect, street code attitudes, routine activities/lifestyles, agreeableness, and alcohol and drug use, in addition to demographic and other person-level variables were investigated.


iCOR.Wave1.PRIME.sav (269 variables, 2284 cases)
iCOR.Wave2.PARTNER.sav (266 variables, 480 cases)
iCOR.Wave2.PRIME.sav (243 variables, 1629 cases)
iCOR.Wave3.PRIME.sav (243 variables, 1603 cases)
Poly-victimization & Resilience Portfolios: Advancing the Science of Resilience Following Children's Exposure to Violence, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, 2016-2018

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed.
The objective of this project was to use a mixed methods approach to expand the understanding of constructs important to resilience after children's exposure to violence (CEV), expand the range of outcomes examined, develop and refine measures appropriate for youth, and identify protective factors that could be targets for prevention and intervention. Eight focus groups and 24 cognitive interviews were conducted with parents and youth to explore resilience constructs. These were followed by a survey completed by 440 youth ages 10 to 21, recruited from youth-serving organizations. Key variables in this collection include demographics such as age, gender, and education; experience of violence; and physical and psychological well-being.
The data collection includes:

Survey data file, NCAC.CEVres.survey-data_Updated.sav, n=440, 208 variables
Focus group data file, NCAC.CEVres.Focus-group-transcripts.pdf, n=70
Cognitive interview data file, NCAC.CEVres.Cognitive-interview-transcripts_updated.pdf, n=24
The focus group and interview data files are not available at this time, even under restricted use.
The Impact of a Forensic Collaborative for Older Adults on Criminal Justice and Victim Outcomes: A Randomized-Control, Longitudinal Design, Denver, Colorado, 2014-2018

Initially funded in 2013 by the National Institute of Justice, the primary purpose of this project was to conduct a randomized-control test of the impact of a victim-focused, forensic collaborative relative to usual care (UC) on older adult victims' health, mental health, and criminal justice outcomes. During the course of the project, researchers responded to enrollment and consent challenges by implementing Arm 2 that focused on collecting caseworker and victim advocate perceptions of cases as well as administrative data from Adult Protective Services (APS).
This collection contains 6 datasets:

Arm 1 (DS1) contains survey results from victim-focused interviews of 40 older adults who were reported to be victims of abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation over 4 time points. Variables describe victim and case characteristics, service use/needs, risk factors for abuse, consequences of abuse and exploitation, and criminal justice process and outcomes.
Arm 2 (DS2) includes a survey of APS caseworkers reporting on a case of older adult abuse, such as client (older adult victim) and perpetrator demographics, mistreatment details (verbal abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and/or housing exploitation), and service use.
Collateral assessments (DS3) surveyed a trusted individual related to the older adult respondent in Arm 1. This included data on the perceptions of the older adult's functioning and use of services; and the quality of decision-making procedures, desired treatment, and outcomes in the criminal justice system. Of the 40 Arm 1 participants interviewed, 33 gave collateral contact information. Of those 33, 16 could not be reached, one failed the consent quiz, and two declined to participate. Of the 14 who participated in an initial interview, only three participated at the follow-up nine months later.
Revictimization and Prosecutorial Outcome Data (DS5) includes information on new incidents reported to law enforcement over the nine months following the original incident report and prosecution outcomes, gathered from publicly-accessible police reports and court information for Arm 1 and Arm 2 cases.
APS administrative data (DS6), such as the demographics of the older adult victim and the primary perpetrator, assessment scores for risk and safety, the alleged mistreatment type, whether mistreatment was substantiated, and APS case status. The data included overall risk/safety scores and summary scores for the domains of physical functioning, environmental context, financial resources, mental health, cognition, medical issues, and mistreatment.

Arm 1 demographic variables includes age, gender, education, employment status, marital status, household size, ethnic minority, and income source. Arm 2 surveys reported ethnicity, gender, age, education, marital status, and employment status; APS data reported age and gender.
Sex Trafficking of Minors: The Impact of Legislative Reform and Judicial Decision Making in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Communities, Kentucky, 2007-2018

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed.
This study includes data that was used to investigate the effect of legislative and judicial factors on system responses to sex trafficking of minors (STM) in metropolitan and non-metropolitan communities. To accomplish this, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of the immunity, protection, and rehabilitative elements of a state safe harbor law. This project was undertaken as a response to a growing push to pass state safe harbor laws to align governmental and community responses to the reframing of the issue of sex trafficking of minors that was ushered in with the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA).
This collection includes 4 SPSS files, 3 Excel data files, and 2 SPSS Syntax files:

Child-Welfare-Human-Trafficking-Reports-2013-2017-data.xlsx
Judicial-Interview-De-identified-Quantitative-Data-for-NACJD_REV_Oct2018.sav (n=82; 36 variables)
Judicial-online-survey-data-for-NACJD_REV_Dec2018.sav (n=55; 77 variables)
Juvenile-Justice-Screening-for-HT-2015-MU-MU-0009.xlsx
Post-implementation-survey-data-for-NACJD_REV_Dec2018.sav (n=365; 1029 variables)
Pre-implementation-survey-data-for-NACJD_REV_Dec2018.sav (n=323; 159 variables)
Recode-syntax-for-pre-implementation-survey-for-NACJD.sps
Statewide-juvenile-court-charges-2015-MU-MU-0009-to-NACJD.xlsx
Syntax-for-post-implementation-survey-data-to-NACJD.sps


Qualitative data from judicial interviews and agency open-ended responses to Post-Implementation of the Safe Harbor Law Survey are not available as part of this collection.
Addressing Under-reporting of Minor Victim Sex Trafficking, Florida, 2011-2017

This study addresses the underreporting of minor victim sex trafficking, by describing the number and characteristics of children with allegations of sex or labor trafficking investigated by Florida's Department of Children and Families (DCF).  Analyses conducted within the grant include descriptive work on how children with investigated allegations of human trafficking differ from others in the child welfare population, human trafficking allegations among children with missing from care episodes, and labor trafficking of children.  Analyses also use mixture models to describe risk profiles associated with trafficking victimization and the under-identification of trafficking.
Research on Facilitators of Transnational Organized Crime: Understanding Crime Networks' Logistical Support, United States, 2006-2014

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed.This study addressed the dearth of information about facilitators of transnational organized crime (TOC) by developing a method for identifying criminal facilitators of TOC within existing datasets and extend the available descriptive information about facilitators through analysis of pre-sentence investigation reports (PSRs). The study involved a two-step process: the first step involved the development of a methodology for identifying TOCFs; the second step involved screening PSRs to validate the methodology and systematically collect data on facilitators and their organizations. Our ultimate goal was to develop a predictive model which can be applied to identify TOC facilitators in the data efficiently.The collection contains 1 syntax text file (TOCF_Summary_Stats_NACJD.sas). No data is included in this collection.
Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse: A Partnership to Improve Outcomes, New England, 2009-2013

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigators if further information is needed.
This study conducted a retrospective analysis of how child sexual abuse cases referred for prosecution in several counties in one New England state over a five year period (2009-2013) progressed through the system. In particular, the study focused on the distribution of the cases' outcomes and factors associated with these outcomes.
The collection contains eight SPSS data files:

D1_General-Case-Details.sav (n=500; 103 variables)
D2_Background-Checks.sav (n=614; 9 variables)
D3_Trial-Information.sav (n=89; 123 variables)
D4_First-Victim-Details.sav (n=500; 289 variables)
D5_Add-Victim-Details.sav (n=54; 289 variables)
D6_First-Perp-Details.sav (n=500; 62 variables)
D7_Add-Perp-Details.sav (n=60; 62 variables)
D8_Medical-Information.sav (n=97; 35 variables)

Demographic variables include age, birth date (month and year), gender, race, ethnicity, living arrangements, number of siblings, immigration status and ability to speak English.
Longevity of American Terrorists: Factors Affecting Sustainability, [United States], 1980-2015

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator if further information is needed.
This study examined the longevity of individual terrorists using data from the American Terrorism Study (ATS).
Using these data, researchers examined the longevity of individual terrorists in relationship to five major factors: 1) the possible effects of changes in the Attorney General's Guidelines for terrorism investigations; 2) the impact of ideology, which may indirectly affect longevity through perpetrator and incident characteristics; 3) lone actors versus group participation; 4) the extent of participation in preparatory activity; and 5) the sophistication of the incidents in which the person participated.
Previous ATS research funded through National Institute of Justice (NIJ) by focusing on individual terrorists, instead of terrorist groups.
The collection includes 1 SPSS data file: ICPSR_Data_File_Edit.sav (n=346; 15 variables).
Evaluating the Impact of Alternative Placement Programs for Juveniles in a Southwestern State, 1983-1995: [United States]    

This study addressed the question of whether alternative
 correctional programs were more effective than traditional training
 schools in reducing recidivism among juvenile offenders. Alternative
 programs were defined as halfway homes, group homes, foster homes,
 ranches, camping programs, and specialized vocational programs, while
 training schools were defined as secure, restrictive custody programs
 in institutional settings. The goal of this study was to assess the
 impact of alternative program placements versus training school for a
 12-year period on 266 juvenile delinquents remanded to youth
 facilities in a southwestern state in 1983. Subjects chosen for the
 study were 298 youth who had been committed by a county court to a
 statewide juvenile corrections program between January 1, 1983, and
 July 1, 1983. The sample was representative of the youth commission's
 population of juvenile offenders in terms of age, race, and sex. All
 were first time commitments, and the original commitment offense for a
 majority of the youth was a nonviolent property crime, such as
 burglary or theft. From this original sample, 32 juveniles were
 eliminated from the study because they were not adequately exposed to
 either an institutional or alternative program. The final sample
 consisted of 266 juvenile offenders, of which 164 were placed in
 institutions and 102 were placed in alternative programs. Youth were
 not randomly assigned to programs. Juveniles with particular
 characteristics were automatically assigned to certain types of
 programs. All violent offenders were placed in institutions. The study
 was designed to include a lengthy follow-up period, a focus on subject
 by program interaction effects, and the use of survival analysis to
 examine the timing of recidivism as well as its incidence. Recidivism
 was defined as the first arrest or parole revocation that took place
 within the follow-up period. The follow-up period was approximately 12
 years, from the parole assignment until September 1, 1995. Data were
 collected primarily from the administrative records of the state youth
 commission. The commission also obtained additional follow-up data
 from the state Department of Public Safety and the state Department of
 Corrections. Additionally, family background data were collected from
 each youth's parole officer in response to a survey conducted
 specifically for this study in September 1994. Demographic variables
 include commitment age, race, and sex. Psychosocial variables include
 family environment and IQ. Other independent variables include
 program placement status, delinquency risk scales, and program
 adjustment measures. The dependent variable is recidivism, measured as
 both a discrete variable indicating whether an arrest occurred and
time until first arrest offense after parole.
Pathological Gambling in Arrestee Populations in Des Moines, Iowa, and Las Vegas, Nevada, 2000-2001

This study sought to examine the extent, nature, and
consequences of pathological gambling disorders in arrestee
populations. Five research questions were addressed: (1) What is the
prevalence of pathological gambling in arrestee populations? (2) What
is the profile of the pathological gambler arrested for felony and
misdemeanor offenses? (3) How does the nature and level of criminal
activity among pathological gamblers compare to that of non-
pathological gamblers? (4) What proportion of the crime committed by
offenders with pathological gambling disorders is linked to their
gambling activities (either to fund gambling or pay off gambling
debts)? and (5) How does substance abuse interact with pathological
gambling to affect the nature and extent of criminal activity? The
data for this research were collected in conjunction with the National
Institute of Justice's Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM)
programs. Arrestees in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Des Moines, Iowa, who had
completed the ADAM interview and provided a urine specimen were asked
if they would be willing to answer an additional set of questions
concerning their gambling behavior. Data from the ADAM interview and
drug screening were merged with data collected using the gambling
addendum, producing the dataset for this study. Variables from the
ADAM instruments were comprised of demographic data on each arrestee,
calendar of admissions to drug treatment-related programs, data on
dependence and abuse, drug market and use data, and urine test
results. The gambling addendum was used to collect data on five
topics: (1) past-year gambling activity, (2) the use of alcohol and
illegal drugs prior to and during gambling, (3) substance abuse and/or
self-reported gambling problems, (4) past-year criminal activity
(property, drug, and violent offending), and (5) motivations for
criminal activity (gambling or non-gambling related).
Process and Outcome Evaluation of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program at the Ozark Correctional Center, Missouri, 1994-1997

This data collection consists of a process and outcome
evaluation of the Ozark Correctional Center Drug Treatment Program
(OCCDTP), located in an all-male, 650-bed minimum security prison. For
the process evaluation, the principal investigators evaluated changes
in OCCDTP treatment activities, characteristics of OCCDTP
participants, utilization of aftercare, and participant ratings of the
program and aftercare. For the outcome evaluation the researchers
compared how well program graduates fared after program completion
with respect to relapse and recidivism compared to program dropouts,
as well as to a comparison group of inmates who did not participate in
the OCCDTP. Data were collected from the Missouri Department of
Corrections, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a psychosocial
assessment of clients entering the OCCDPT program, and three-month and
12-month follow-up surveys. Variables include background and
demographic information, such as race, marital status, religious
preference, and education level, as well as information on mental
health, substance abuse, criminal history, nature of offenses,
recidivism, clients' perceptions of the program, participation in
aftercare, and social and clinical data.
Survey of Prosecutorial Response to Bias-Motivated Crime in the United States, 1994-1995

This national survey of prosecutors was undertaken to
systematically gather information about the handling of bias or hate
crime prosecutions in the United States. The goal was to use this
information to identify needs and to enhance the ability of
prosecutors to respond effectively to hate crimes by promoting
effective practices. The survey aimed to address the following
research questions: (1) What was the present level of bias crime
prosecution in the United States? (2) What training had been provided
to prosecutors to assist them in prosecuting hate- and bias-motivated
crimes and what additional training would be beneficial? (3) What
types of bias offenses were prosecuted in 1994-1995? (4) How were bias
crime cases assigned and to what extent were bias crime cases given
priority? and (5) What factors or issues inhibited a prosecutor's
ability to prosecute bias crimes? In 1995, a national mail survey was
sent to a stratified sample of prosecutor offices in three phases to
solicit information about prosecutors' experiences with hate
crimes. Questions were asked about size of jurisdiction, number of
full-time staff, number of prosecutors and investigators assigned to
bias crimes, and number of bias cases prosecuted. Additional questions
measured training for bias-motivated crimes, such as whether staff
received specialized training, whether there existed a written policy
on bias crimes, how well prosecutors knew the bias statute, and
whether there was a handbook on bias crime. Information elicited on
case processing included the frequency with which certain criminal
acts were charged and sentenced as bias crimes, the existence of a
special bias unit, case tracking systems, preparation of witnesses,
jury selection, and case disposition. Other topics specifically
covered bias related to racial or ethnic differences, religious
differences, sexual orientation, and violence against women.