Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Introducing Native American STEM Students to the World of Criminal Justice Research
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation’s Missing
As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.
Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence
Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault crimes is much more complicated than simply performing DNA testing.
Body Fluid Identification
What You Can't See Might Solve the Case
Sidebar to the article Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Sentinel Events Initiative
National Institute of Justice Sentinel Events Initiative All-Stakeholder Forum
Creating a Portable System for Tool Mark Analysis
Researchers claim they have developed a prototype system that could enable “low-cost, portable, objective analysis of tool marks.”
Risks in Adolescence That Lead to Intimate Partner Violence in Young Adulthood
NIJ-funded study examined the developmental and familial pathways to intimate partner violence involvement in young adulthood and identify partner influences on intimate partner violence.
Pathways Between Child Maltreatment and Adult Criminal Involvement
Child abuse and neglect have been shown to increase the risk of later forms of antisocial behavior, including violence perpetration and crime in adulthood.
The Need for Mandatory Domestic Violence Training for Court-Appointed Custody Evaluators
NIJ Journal Issue 267, Winter 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Empowering Local Communities to Advance Justice: NIJ and BJA Launch Sentinel Events Initiative National Demonstration Collaborations
Meeting on Leveraging Technology to Improve Treatment Outcomes for Criminal Justice Populations
Solving Crimes With Soil Bacteria
Mobile Broadband Data Access Has Positive Impact on Police Operations
NIJ funded study explores the impact of dedicated mobile broadband technology on police operations and provides guidance for implementation and practice within the field.
Wrongful Convictions and DNA Exonerations: Understanding the Role of Forensic Science
A review of erroneous convictions that involved forensic science can help identify critical lessons for forensic scientists as they perform testing, interpret results, render conclusions, and testify in court.
NIJ Listening Sessions With Victims and Exonerees of Wrongful Conviction
The Role of Social Media in the Evolution of Al-Qaeda-Inspired Terrorism
NIJ-sponsored analysis compares online networks that mobilize and direct Americans for jihadist action.
Relationship Abuse During the Transition From Adolescence to Young Adulthood
NIJ-funded researchers help gain a better understanding of the consequences of adolescent relationship abuse and its impact on the transition to adulthood.
Using School Health Center to Promote Healthy Relationships in Adolescents
A team of NIJ-funded researchers conducted a study that examines the effectiveness of the School Health Center Healthy Adolescent Relationship Program.
National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Recommendations for a victim-centered approach in responding to sexual assault cases.
Managed Access Systems Can Prevent Contraband Cellphone Use
If contraband cellphones make it into a facility, managed access systems can prevent their use.
Correctional Officer Safety and Wellness — What We Learned from the Research Literature
A new NIJ-supported paper identifies risks officers confront, assesses officers’ perspectives on workplace risk, notes key limitations in the research literature, and recommends policies designed to enhance officer well-being.