Programs that meet the minimum requirements for rating are placed into a queue and prioritized for review based on existing resources and agency priorities. Those that are not immediately prioritized for review are placed on hold for future consideration. See the list of programs on hold for future consideration.
Practitioners can use the platform to identify evidence-based interventions in their field, compare effectiveness across similar programs, gain insight into implementation and resource requirements, and make informed decisions about resource allocation. CrimeSolutions can be used when planning for new programs, updating existing programs, and to learn about innovative collaborations used in other jurisdictions.
Policymakers can use CrimeSolutions to prioritize funding for effective intervention approaches, inform policy development using evidence-based data, and support the implementation of proven strategies in their jurisdiction.
Researchers can use CrimeSolutions to identify gaps in evidence, focus on Promising programs to build stronger evidence, and consult evidence standards to strengthen evaluation designs.
Media should accurately represent the ratings as displayed on CrimeSolutions, avoiding characterizing ratings as NIJ’s approval or disapproval of intentions. The ratings reflect the quality and consistency of the evidence, not just program popularity. The program ratings are for interventions implemented in specific settings, which may have varying results in other jurisdictions based on resources, implementation, and focus.
