The report highlights the Institute's major activities and summarizes some of the findings in key areas of interest. These include studies that examine ways to achieve the purposes of the justice system, such as swift and certain apprehension of criminals, fair and speedy trials, appropriate punishments and concern for crime victims. Chapter headings include: (1) Rethinking Justice (finding new ways to help the criminal justice system ensure fair, efficient, and effective outcomes; (2)Understanding the Nexus (exploring and verifying the linkages between criminal activity and other social phenomena); (3) Breaking the Cycle of Crime (encouraging researchers and practitioners to experiment with pragmatic solutions to recurring criminal justice problems); (4) Creating the Tools (assisting State and local criminal justice agencies develop the resources to evaluate and implement new practices and technologies); (5) Expanding the Horizons (awareness of new crime trends); and (6) Sharing Information (disseminate findings to State and local agencies). Appendixes