Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence
In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence
Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines: Technology Helps Reach Underserved Populations
Chat lines and text lines can be lifelines for victims of crime and trauma who need help.
Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis
NIJ-funded research reveals how long DNA is detectable on various surfaces under different conditions.
Addressing Contraband in Prisons and Jails as the Threat of Drone Deliveries Grows
Missing Native American Persons: Nebraska Study Details Scope of Problem, Urges Culturally Sensitive Research and Better Access to Justice
Building relationships between tribal and non-tribal law agencies is a key step for addressing high incidence of reported missing persons cases, NIJ-supported study finds.
The United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network of Institutes Interviews NIJ Director La Vigne
Five Things About Teen Dating Violence
Five Things About Reentry
The Overlooked Role of Jails in the Discussion of Legitimacy: Implications for Trust and Procedural Justice
Emerging Relevance of Neuroscience in Corrections
Assessing Risk of Terrorist Acts by Looking at Location Data and Demographic and Social Characteristics
A new NIJ-supported study combines two existing analytical tools—risk terrain modeling and conjunctive analysis—to link location and risk of terrorism. This approach identifies areas of high risk, providing opportunities for more effective interventions.
Helping Crime Victim Legal Clinics Help Their Clients by Defining and Measuring for Successful Outcomes
NIJ-backed research offers the first conceptual model for aligning victim legal services with desired results and assessing effectiveness in terms of actual client outcomes.
Director’s Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 284
Study Assesses the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Black box study of bloodstain pattern analysts finds contrasting conclusions due to terminology; highlights importance of establishing consensus standards.
Early-Career Forensic Toxicologists Take Home Top Awards for NIJ-Funded Research
Sara Walton, Laerissa Reveil, Tyson Baird, and Bailey Jones won prestigious awards at the Society of Forensic Toxicologists 2022 meeting.
When DNA Samples Are Complicated: Calculating Variation in Mixed Samples Interpretation
NIJ-funded researchers create precision and accuracy statistics to assess variation in the interpretation of complex DNA mixtures.
The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science
Greater investments in forensic research by a widening pool of scientists spark new methods despite resistance to change.
From the Director: Harnessing the Power of Data-Driven, Inclusive Research
Supporting Law Enforcement and Prosecution of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths
An Examination of Cuyahoga County’s Heroin Involved Death Investigation (HIDI) Protocol
Fast Screening of Gunshot Residue Aims to Modernize Practice
NIJ-funded researchers create unprecedented gunshot residue dataset to develop a quick, dual-detection method for gunshot residue detection.
Courtroom Communities: Criminal Case Processing and Sentencing Reform
The important and influential role of the courtroom community must be considered when developing and implementing future criminal justice reforms.
The Safe Communities Safe Schools Model: An Assessment of Model Implementation and Outcomes
The Safe Schools Safe Communities violence prevention framework helps promote school readiness to implement evidence-based practices, but evidence of its effectiveness remains to be seen.
School Safety: Large, Metropolitan District Tests Various School-Based Mental Health Services
An assessment of the relative benefits of expanded and enhanced mental health services yields mixed results, underscores implementation challenges.
Getting the Most Out of Research Partnerships
Inviting inclusive research that shares program implementation findings and informs improvements in correctional climates.
Embracing Tribal Culture to Build Research Partnerships
NIJ-supported projects connect with tribal communities to plan future research.