Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
What Is STR Analysis?
Toward a Better Way to Interview Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
A study tests interview protocols in the hope of getting better case outcomes.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Cell Phones in Prisons
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 261
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 260
Victims and the Individuals Who Commit Sexual Violence
Overview of Rape and Sexual Violence
Reporting of Sexual Violence Incidents
Backlogs of Forensic DNA Evidence
Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes
Making Sense of DNA Backlogs - Myths vs. Reality
NIJ addresses the challenge of keeping up with an increasing volume of evidence.
Police Roadside Safety: Tools to Increase Visibility
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 266
Calming Down: Could Sedative Drugs Be a Less-Lethal Option?
In Brief: Hawaii HOPE
Predictive Policing: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Law enforcement explores ways to anticipate and prevent crime.
About School Crime and Safety
Elder Abuse Emerges From the Shadows of Public Consciousness
Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.
Preventing, Preparing for Critical Incidents in Schools
Evaluating Gun Violence as an Illicit Supply-and-Demand Marketplace
In Brief: Indian Country Research
The Comprehensive Indian Resources for Community and Law Enforcement Project Evaluation
Keeping Officers Safe on the Road
Several reports highlight visibility issues for law enforcement and safety personnel responding to roadside incidents.
Organizational Learning and Islamic Militancy
Law enforcement may be able to exploit terrorists' inexperience to deter attacks.
Preventing Future Crime With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
One form of psychotherapy stands out in the criminal justice system.