IN ORDER TO REALIZE ITS PURPOSE, THE CENTER UNDERTAKES FOUR BASIC FUNCTIONS - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WORKSHOPS, RESEARCH, AND PUBLICATIONS. CENTER ACTIVITIES IN EACH OF THESE AREAS DURING THE PERIOD MARCH 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1975, ARE BRIEFLY REPORTED, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES ASSISTED, DATES OF ASSISTANCE, AND THE TYPE OF ASSISTANCE RENDERED. THIS IS FOLLOWED BY A SUMMARY OF THE FULL 48 MONTHS OF CENTER OPERATIONS (SEPTEMBER 1, 1974 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1975). INCLUDED IS A LIST OF 87 AGENCIES RECEIVING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF IMPROVED MINORITY RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PRACTICES, IMPLEMENTATION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLANS, AND VALIDITY STUDIES OF ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS. CENTER PUBLICATIONS AND KEY CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS SPONSORED BY THE CENTER ARE ALSO LISTED.