The following is a representative list of sources of information on the topics covered in the safety section of the Community Indicators. The list includes resources that were used for the Community Indicators data, as well as others that may be of interest to those seeking data on safety. Data sources identified in the Population Links may also include information on safety.

This is not intended to be a complete list, and CRP welcomes information about additional safety resources. Inclusion on this list does not imply that CRP endorses an organization or has verified the accuracy of its information.

National Sources

Bureau of Justice Statistics
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs
This site provides extensive data and reports about crime and victims, law enforcement, courts and corrections. It also includes links to state and federal law enforcement information, including the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports, juvenile justice statistics, family violence studies and other data related to crime and safety.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
www.fbi.gov
This site provides access to data and reports from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, a nationwide statistical effort of nearly 17,000 city, county and state agencies voluntarily reporting data on crimes in their jurisdictions. The site also includes access to publications on crime and law enforcement.

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
www.calib.com/nccanch
This site provides access to publications, fact sheets and statistics on child abuse and neglect and child welfare at the national level.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
www.usdoj.gov/dea
This site provides national drug and drug law enforcement statistics, including data on selected metropolitan areas.

State Sources

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
www.drc.state.oh.us
The ODRC site includes a database with information on past and present incarcerations in the state prison system. The department also produces reports with county data on the demographics and offenses of persons committed to state prison. The Bureau of
Research undertakes research on issues related to incarceration.

Ohio Department of Youth Services
www.dys.state.oh.us
The ODYS site includes provides Ohio youthful offender statistics as well as data on facilities in the county and local youth corrections systems. The Ohio Adjudication Report includes data by county on the age, sex, race and felony of juveniles in the criminal justice system.

Local Sources

Columbus Division of Police
www.columbuspolice.org
This site provides reports, online forms, community crime statistics for Columbus and city precincts, and other information related to services provided by the department.

Franklin County Children Services
www.co.franklin.oh.us/Children_Services
Franklin County Children Services serves abused, neglected, dependent and troubled children and their families through direct services provided by the agency’s professional staff and through community- based services. The agency’s website provides information on prevention, protection, placement and permanency services for children.
The agency’s annual report provides statistics on investigations, findings, caseloads and services provided.

Annual Reports of Franklin County
Justice System Agencies
www.co.franklin.oh.us
The annual reports of the following agencies provide service statistics, caseload data, profiles of populations served and trend data on safety issues. Contact information for these agencies can be found on the Franklin County web site.

• Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch
• Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
• Franklin County Municipal Court
• Franklin County Sheriff’s Office