Heather Gomez-Bendaña

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conducts background investigations for federal personnel. It collects criminal history record information (CHRI) from federal and state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and criminal justice agencies that may be unaware of DCSA's role, responsibilities, and authorities. This report presents research and materials to promote more effective and efficient CHRI sharing.

The educational outcomes of youth in foster care are far worse than those of other students, in part because of fragmentation within and misalignment between the education and child welfare systems. In this report, the authors examine these barriers, along with opportunities to promote cross-system collaboration. High staff turnover, limited preservice training on educational stability, and geographical dispersion were identified as common challenges.