Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Criminal Justice Reforms
NIJ's Multisite Adult Drug Court Evaluation highlights important considerations when analyzing the costs and benefits of crime interventions.
Ending Modern-Day Slavery: Using Research to Inform U.S. Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
NIJ study examines the challenges facing the criminal justice system when combating human trafficking.
Evaluating Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs
New tool helps programs understand how they affect the prosecution of sexual assault cases in their communities.
Forensic Science Research and Development — More Than DNA
History of GPS Monitoring Policies in California
Kristen M. Zgoba Wins the Peter P. Lejins Research Award
NIJ congratulates Kristen M. Zgoba, winner of the 2013 Peter P. Lejins Research Award, for her steadfast commitment to criminal justice research.
New Orleans Sexual Assault Evidence Project: Results and Recommendations
NIJ-sponsored project contributes to the growing body of evidence on how to handle untested sexual assault kits.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 271
NIJ's Innovative Research Spans Variety of Forensic Fields
NIJ-funded research is helping to strengthen the foundations of forensic science.
Partners in Research: Lessons Learned in Los Angeles
Practitioners and researchers discuss the benefits and challenges of working together.
Predicting Recidivism Risk: New Tool in Philadelphia Shows Great Promise
Tool uses random forest modeling to identify probationers likely to reoffend within two years of returning to the community.
Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships
Individuals Convicted of a Sex Offense Who Are Monitored by GPS Found to Commit Fewer Crimes
An NIJ-sponsored research project examines the impact that GPS monitoring has on the recidivism rates of those committing sex offenses in California.