Articles Published by NIJ

Researchers found that a complex and varied set of factors typically drives police technology acquisition decisions—but often the department’s policing philosophy or strategy is not one of them.

Multiple research initiatives sponsored by the National Institute of Justice under its Domestic Radicalization to Terrorism program are illuminating warning signs that may emerge when domestic extremists are preparing for possible terrorist acts.

Research on a risk screening program for victims of domestic violence shows that the program can increase help seeking and safety planning, and decrease violence. But it showed mixed results on predicting lethal violence.

In this study, NIJ-funded researchers examined how Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners can use a practitioner-oriented evaluation toolkit to assess the impact of their programs.

After analyzing individual blood droplets on inclined surfaces, researchers in this NIJ-funded project said measurements show the current standard method is accurate for drops that hit at right angles but has significant errors at shallow impact angles.

A new test for detecting and identifying illegal drugs in oral fluids may be superior to the current test widely used in the field by law enforcement, according to researchers in this study.

Researchers investigate the potential of using isotopes in specific amino acids in human hair as a forensic tool to provide information about an individual's age, sex, race, body mass, genetic disorders, health, and region of origin.

An NIJ-funded study explored injury and forensic evidence in sexual assault cases using data from different types of medical examiners, laboratories, and the police.

In this NIJ-funded study, the research team examined whether mediation identified and helped to address intimate partner violence and whether resulting agreements included safety provisions.

NIJ-funded study shows Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can help law enforcement investigate traffic accidents more quickly and efficiently.

Researchers conducted a systematic study of microcrystalline tests for emerging illicit drugs and then examined the infrared spectra of the microcrystals to create a database to mitigate subjectivity of the tests.

An NIJ-funded project provides a better understanding of the work stress and job satisfaction of individuals engaged in handling and collecting evidence.