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- Control is not love, it's abuse – Gov. David A. Paterson has proclaimed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Read the Governor's proclamation and learn more by visiting the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence's website at www.opdv.state.ny.us
- “Rape kit” training video wins international recognition – A rape kit training video featuring advocate/ actor Mariska Hargitay of NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and designed to make the inherently intrusive sexual assault evidence exam less traumatic for victims and more productive for law enforcement has been honored with an international award. More>
- Forensic Science Commission Approves Regulations Governing “Partial-Match” DNA – The New York State Commission on Forensic Science on Friday approved modifications to regulations and the DNA Databank implementation plan that will allow forensic laboratories to provide potentially crucial information to law enforcement officials investigating a crime. More>
- DCJS Unveils New Rape Kit Video – DCJS recently revamped the New York State Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kit, often referred to as the “rape kit,” to reflect advances in DNA technology and to streamline an inevitably discomforting physical examination. The kit is provided free of charge by DCJS to all hospital emergency departments across the state and allows for a standardized evidence collection process in all sexual assault cases. In addition, DCJS has produced a training video for medical professionals on the use of the new kit. Press Release, Excerpt from training video (flash video).
- Domestic Homicide in New York State, 2008 – Domestic homicides in New York State increased 7.3 percent in 2008 while other homicides increased 2.6 percent, according to a new report by researchers at the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Press release, Report
- Hate Crimes in New York State – Governor Paterson’s Hate Crime Task Force has released a series of recommendations to address the scourge of bias-motivated crimes. Press Release, Report
- Hate Crimes in New York State: 2008 Annual Report – Reported hate crimes in 2008 were most frequently motivated by anti-Jewish (37 percent), anti-black (25 percent), anti-gay (11 percent) and anti-Hispanic (4 percent) bias. More >
- Cost-Effective Juvenile Justice Reform Strategies – DCJS hosted a symposium series this year on “enhancing community safety through cost effective juvenile justice reform.” Experts from Florida, Washington D.C., New Orleans and Missouri presented strategies for effectively addressing juvenile crime, from arrest through detention and placement. Dr. Alan Chartock, president and CEO of WAMC/ Northeast Public Radio, served as guest moderator for the series. More >