Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends
Hot spot policing drills down to the micro-level.
In Brief: Expanding Research by Sharing Data
NIJ makes data available for future research.
Minimizing the Risks of Hazardous Materials: The CBRN Standard
NIJ's new ensemble standard is designed to meet the special needs of law enforcement officers.
New Technologies Promise Better Future Results
Sidebar to the article Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases by Terry Taylor.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 267
Police Use of Force: The Impact of Less-Lethal Weapons and Tactics
Study suggests that less-lethal weapons decrease rates of injuries.
Solving the Problem of Untested Evidence in Sexual Assaults
NIJ's forthcoming special report, The Road Ahead: Unanalyzed Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases, looks into ways to move sexual assault kits forward.
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.