Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
NIJ Issues a Revised Bomb Suit Equipment Standard
The revised standard provides updated test methods and requirements for the protective ensembles worn by public safety bomb technicians.
Collective Efficacy: Taking Action to Improve Neighborhoods
In neighborhoods with collective efficacy, neighbors agree on what is acceptable behavior and reinforce it in each other.
Lessons Learned from Research on Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits — Four Brochures to Help You Address the Issues in Your Jurisdictions
Untested Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Many jurisdictions across the country are looking at the issue of sexual assault evidence that has not been submitted to a crime lab for testing
Neighborhoods and Crime: Collective Efficacy and Social Cohesion in Miami-Dade County
Identifying Technology Needs and Innovations to Advance Corrections
NIJ and a team led by the RAND Corporation are examining how technology could help corrections agencies relieve staff and facility limitations and improve training, policies, and practices
NIJ Journal 276: Director's Message
Developing the Next Generation of Law Enforcement Leaders
Using Research to Move Policing Forward
A 2014 LEADS scholar explains how his agency uses evidence-based research to reduce crime and better help the public
NIJ Funding: Supporting Emerging Scientists, Building Our Future
One influential scientist reflects on the pivotal role that NIJ funding has played during his prolific career in forensic science.
The NIJ-FBI Sexual Assault Kit Partnership — A Research Initiative for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits
A Glimpse at Ongoing Sentinel Event Review Research Projects
Evaluating the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center
NIJ-funded evaluations show that the multidisciplinary model refers more elder abuse cases to the district attorney and the Office of the Public Guardian.
Successful Models for Change and Challenges for the Criminal Justice System
Tracking Movements With Isotopes
NIJ-supported researchers are using oxygen and strontium isotopes to help law enforcement identify victims.
Testing a Concept and Beyond: Can the Criminal Justice System Adopt a Nonblaming Practice?
NIJ's Sentinel Events Initiative explores how a culture-changing review of errors could improve the criminal justice system.
Forensic DNA Research and Development
Overview of Controlled Substances
Looking for the Link: The Impact of Foreclosures on Neighborhood Crime Rates
Three NIJ-funded studies can help community stakeholders better understand the complex relationship between foreclosures and crime levels in neighborhoods.
Fighting Crime With Science
NIJ research and development projects hold promise for significantly improving forensic science disciplines.
My "Federal Semester" Intern Experience at the National Institute of Justice
Recreational Research: Analyzing 'Designer Drugs' at Miami’s Premier Electronic Music Festival
Sexual Assault Kits - Using Science to Find Solutions
An Inside Look at Creating Standards for Equipment
NIJ sat down with Chris Tillery, Office Director for NIJ's Office of Science and Technology, to examine the standards development process at NIJ.