Which entity funds research and evaluates programs to improve crime control and justice administration?

• A. National Criminal Justice Reference Service
• B. National Institute of Justice
• C. Local control
• D. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer: (B)

Focusing on who provides funding for research and also evaluates programs to improve how crime is controlled and justice is administered, the National Institute of Justice fits best. It’s the research arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, dedicated to funding studies on policing, courts, corrections, victim services, and other justice system aspects, and to rigorously evaluating programs to see what works. This combination of financing research and conducting program evaluations helps translate findings into evidence-based policies and practices that enhance public safety and the effectiveness of the justice system.

The National Criminal Justice Reference Service, while a valuable repository of reports and information, mainly disseminates research and resources rather than serving as the primary funder and evaluator of programs. Local control refers to governance at the local level, not a funding or evaluation entity. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is a law enforcement agency focusing on investigations and national security, not primarily on funding research or evaluating broader justice programs.