Annotated list of sources and references
Dinkes, Rachel et al.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2007
(Annual. NCES 2008-021/NCJ 219553. Washington: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, 2007. 221 pages, 43 tables, 41 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for 1992-2006. SOURCEBOOK tables 3.61.2005.
This report presents data from multiple data sources. Included are data from the School Survey on Crime and Safety and the National Schools and Staffing Survey, conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The National and State School-Based Youth Risk Behavior Surveys from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Crime Victimization Survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and the School Crime Supplement jointly produced by the NCES and BJS, also contribute data used in this report. This edition also presents data from the School-Associated Violent Deaths Surveillance Study developed by CDC in conjunction with BJS and the U.S. Department of Education; the Supplementary Homicide Reports, part of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System, from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
The report is comprised of six sections. The first section presents data on homicides and suicides of students at school and away from school. The second section deals with nonfatal student and teacher victimization, including the prevalence of being victimized at school and being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property. Information on the school environment is presented in section three. This includes data on violent incidents and thefts reported to police by public schools as well as students' reports of gangs, hate-related behavior, bullying, and drug availability at school. Section four includes data on physical fights, possession of weapons, use of alcohol or drugs on school property and elsewhere. The fifth section focuses on student perceptions of personal safety and student avoidance of certain activities or locations due to fear. The final section deals with disciplinary actions and security measures taken by public schools. The appendices include technical notes on the data sources, statistical procedures, and a glossary of terms used in the report.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2009
(Annual. NCES 2010-012/NCJ 2228478. Washington: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, 2009. 173 pages, 46 tables, 44 figures, 2 appendices.)
Presents data for 1992-2008. SOURCEBOOK tables 2.6.2007, 3.60.2007, 3.61.2007.
This report presents data from multiple data sources. Included are data from the School Survey on Crime and Safety and the National Schools and Staffing Survey, conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The National and State School-Based Youth Risk Behavior Surveys from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Crime Victimization Survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and the School Crime Supplement jointly produced by the NCES and BJS, also contribute data used in this report. This edition also presents data from the School-Associated Violent Deaths Surveillance Study developed by CDC in conjunction with BJS and the U.S. Department of Education; the Supplementary Homicide Reports, part of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System, from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
The report is comprised of six sections. The first section presents data on homicides and suicides of students at school and away from school. The second section deals with nonfatal student and teacher victimization, including the prevalence of being victimized at school and being threatened or injured with a weapon on school property. Information on the school environment is presented in section three. This includes data on violent incidents and thefts reported to police by public schools as well as students' reports of gangs, hate-related behavior, bullying, and drug availability at school. Section four includes data on physical fights, possession of weapons, use of alcohol or drugs on school property and elsewhere. The fifth section focuses on student perceptions of personal safety and student avoidance of certain activities or locations due to fear. The final section deals with disciplinary actions and security measures taken by public schools. Numerous supplemental tables are included providing further detail for the above listed topics. The appendices include technical notes on the data sources, statistical procedures, and a glossary of terms used in the report.
Eaton, Danice K. et al.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance--United States, 2005
(CDC Surveillance Summaries. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 55 No. SS-5. Washington: USGPO, June 9, 2006. 108 pages, 73 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 2005. SOURCEBOOK tables 3.56.2005, 3.57.2005, 3.62.2005.
This report presents the results of the 2005 national school-based survey conducted as part of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data on the prevalence and incidence of numerous health risk behaviors among high school students are presented. These include students reporting use of safety belts; use of bicycle helmets; riding with a driver who had been drinking; driving after drinking; carrying a weapon; engaging in physical fights; dating violence; school-related violence; thoughts and attempts of suicide; tobacco, alcohol, and drug use; and risk-related sexual behaviors. Other topics covered are students' dietary behaviors and physical activities.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance--United States, 2007
(CDC Surveillance Summaries. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 57 No. SS-4. Washington: USGPO, June 6, 2008. 131 pages, 96 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 2007. SOURCEBOOK tables 3.55.2007-3.57.2007, 3.62.2007.
This report presents the results of the 2007 national school-based survey conducted as part of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data on the prevalence and incidence of numerous health risk behaviors among high school students are presented. These include students reporting use of safety belts; use of bicycle helmets; riding with a driver who had been drinking; driving after drinking; carrying a weapon; engaging in physical fights; dating violence; school-related violence; thoughts and attempts of suicide; tobacco, alcohol, and drug use; and risk-related sexual behaviors. Other topics covered are students' dietary behaviors and physical activities.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance--United States, 2009
(CDC Surveillance Summaries. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 59 No. SS-5. Washington: USGPO, June 4, 2010. 142 pages, 104 tables, 1 figure.)
Presents data for 2009. SOURCEBOOK tables 3.55.2009-3.57.2009, 3.62.2009.
This report presents the results of the 2009 national school-based survey conducted as part of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The YRBSS measures the prevalence of selected health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults in the following categories: behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and HIV infection; unhealthy dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity. In addition, YRBSS includes a national school-based Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) also conducted by CDC in conjunction with State and local education and health agencies. This report summarizes results from the 2009 YRBS national survey, 42 State surveys, and 20 local surveys conducted among students in grades 9 through 12.
Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget
The Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2005
(Annual. [CD-ROM]. Washington: USGPO, 2004.)
Presents data for fiscal 2003-2009 and trend data for fiscal 1946-2004. SOURCEBOOK table 1.12.
This CD-ROM includes six files that comprise the primary sections of the budget. The first, entitled Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2005 contains the budget message of the President, information on the President's budget and management priorities, and budget overviews organized by agency. The second presents a Budget Appendix, which includes detailed budget estimates by agency. The third, entitled Historical Tables provides data on budget receipts, outlays, surpluses or deficits, Federal debt, and Federal employment from 1940. Next, is a Program Assessment Rating Tool Summary File showing key performance measures for each agency. The fifth file, Analytical Perspectives, highlights specific subject areas and provides other significant presentations of budget data that place the budget in perspective including economic and accounting analyses; information on Federal receipts and collections; analyses of Federal spending; detailed information on Federal borrowing and debt; baseline or current services estimates; and other technical presentations. Finally, Analytical Perspectives CD-ROM Tables that do not appear in the printed budget document are shown here. Also included are numerous additional files and spreadsheets for other topics and selected data tables. Included among the spreadsheets are figures on economic assumptions and Federal aid to State and local governments. Among the various additional files are discussions of the budget system and concepts, and Federal borrowing and debt.
Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy
National Drug Control Strategy: FY 2012 Budget Summary
(Annual. Washington: Executive Office of the President, 2011. 282 pages, 86 tables.)
Presents data for fiscal 2012 and trend data for fiscal 2004-2012. SOURCEBOOK tables 1.14.2012, 1.0011.2012.
This report presents detailed information on the budget and objectives of the National Drug Control Strategy developed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Executive Summary highlights the significant restructuring of the drug control budget that was initiated in 2010. The next section includes overview tables showing breakdowns of Federal drug control funding by function and agency. Section three presents detailed agency-by-agency summaries of specific drug control programs, agency budgets organized by strategic goals, program accomplishments, and tables presenting fiscal 2010 final, fiscal 2011 enacted, and fiscal 2012 requested budget authorities. The appendix includes a glossary of terms used in the report.
Gallup, Inc.
The Gallup Poll
(Princeton, NJ: The Gallup Organization, Inc. Periodicity, contents, and dates of data presented: See below. Available: http://www.gallup.com/poll/topics.aspx.)
Presents data for 1977-2011. SOURCEBOOK tables too numerous to list.
The results of public opinion research conducted by The Gallup Organization, Inc. are released regularly by Gallup Poll, Inc. Topics examined include business and the economy, politics and elections, social issues and policy, and lifestyles. Also available through Gallup's Web site are additional analyses on finance, government and public affairs, healthcare, international affairs, religion and values, and education and youth.