ANNUAL JRSA AND BJS AWARDS

Douglas Yearwood National Publication Award

The Douglas Yearwood National Publication Award recognizes outstanding efforts by Statistical Analysis Centers to apply empirical analysis to criminal justice policy-making in the states. The National Publication Award was established in 1986 and was renamed the following year in memory of Phillip Hoke, the first Louisiana SAC director and one of the founders of JRSA. The award was renamed this year in memory of longtime North Carolina SAC Director, and former JRSA President, Douglas Yearwood.

The award is given in two categories related to type of publication: Statistical/Management and Research/Policy Analysis. Two awards are given within each of those categories--one for small SACs, those with fewer than five full-time staff; and one for large SACs.

Statistical/Management
Reports in this category present statistical data that identify and describe one or more justice-related issues. This type of report usually includes tables and graphs, with some text that explains and summarizes the data depicted.

2012 Award

West Virginia Statistical Analysis Center
Assessing the Validity of Hate Crime Reporting: An Analysis of NIBRS Data
Stephen M. Haas, James J. Nolan, Erica Turley, and Jake Stump
(Large SAC)

Minnesota Statistical Analysis Center
Youth in Minnesota Correctional Facilities and the Effects of Trauma: Responses to the 2010 Minnesota Student Survey
Dana Swayze and Danette Buskovick
(Small SAC - tie)

Utah Statistical Analysis Center
Utah Crime Survey 2010: Victimization & Perceptions
Ben Peterson
(Small SAC - tie)

Research/Policy Analysis
Reports in this category pose one or more specific research or evaluation questions and typically employ a specific research design to address the issues raised. They usually involve the collection and analysis of data (either quantitative or qualitative), summarize findings, and offer conclusions and recommendations.

2012 Award

West Virginia Statistical Analysis Center
Helping Others Pursue Excellence in Public Schools: Assessing the Impact of Hope CDC's Mentoring Program
Stephen M. Haas and Erica Turley
(Large SAC)

New Mexico Statistical Analysis Center
New Mexico's Transition from Prison to Community Initiative: A Gaps Analysis
Kristine Denman, Lisa Broidy, Ashley Gonzales, Tomas Segovia, and Dale Willits
(Small SAC)

Past National Publication Award winners

JRSA Technical Excellence Awards
BJS Special Award for State Justice Statistics Achievement

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