The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) is excited to announce the launch of our new Virtual Data Enclave (VDE)!
The VDE is a cutting-edge research server, hosted by the University of Michigan, providing users secure, remote access to our curated microdata. Our data products are recognized as the gold standard of harmonized and integrated criminal justice administrative records and now include 200+ million criminal justice events, covering >84% of the U.S. population.
VDE Highlights:
- Simplified and expedited proposal review (<30 days, not 12-18 months)
- Remote access from home or office
- Support for integrating your own records
- Fast statistical disclosure turnarounds (<10 business days)
- Free trial access through the end of 2025
Whether you’re interested in advancing research, informing policy, or supporting evidence-based decision-making, now is the perfect time to explore the platform’s robust features and comprehensive data holdings. To learn more, please visit https://cjars.org/vde or reach out to us with your questions at cjars-vde-users@umich.edu.
