Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Public Mass Shootings: Database Amasses Details of a Half Century of U.S. Mass Shootings with Firearms, Generating Psychosocial Histories
A troubled past and leaked plans are common to those who take part in mass shootings. Most use handguns, NIJ-supported research shows.
Crime Scene Documentation: Weighing the Merits of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning
The reliability, interpretability, and cost-benefit of three-dimensional laser-scanned images for crime scene documentation is assessed.
The Effects of Temperature on Blowfly Colonization of Decomposing Human Bodies
Development of blowflies on a body is a standard forensic measure of time since death, but temperature variations can alter that development and mislead investigators.
Five Things About Substance Use Interventions
Research on Body-Worn Cameras and Law Enforcement
Federally Backed Human Trafficking Task Force Model Yields Progress, and Opportunities for Continued Growth
Evaluation of state-based task forces using “Enhanced Collaborative Model” reveals steady gains but recommends improvements, such as a more balanced approach to sex and labor trafficking.
Improving Bruise Detection with Alternate Light
Improving the Collection of Digital Evidence
Two NIJ-funded projects introduce new methods and tools for collecting and processing digital evidence in cases involving child sexual abuse materials and large-scale computer networks.
Scientists Seek Connection Between Toxin-causing Bacterium and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Researchers believe a bacterium that causes food poisoning and other diseases may underlie some SIDS cases.
The Fight Against Rampant Gun Violence: Data-Driven Scientific Research Will Light the Way
Five Things About School-Based Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs
CrimeSolutions - The Evidence-Based Guide for Justice Agencies in Search of Practices and Programs that Really Work
Student Suspensions Have Negative Consequences, According to NYC Study
Comprehensive study also found that schools can be safe places for students even if the surrounding neighborhood is relatively unsafe.
Pathways to Desistance From Crime Among Juveniles and Adults: Applications to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
Executive Summary
International Perspectives and Lessons Learned on Desistance
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NIJ’s Courts Research: Examining Alternatives to Incarceration for Veterans and Other Policy Innovation
NIJ’s evaluation of veterans treatment courts is a recent example of applied research under its Courts Research Portfolio, which examines pretrial, prosecution, and sentencing policies; problem-solving courts, and other alternatives to incarceration.
Desistance from Crime: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice
A six chapter volume discussing key themes on desistance from crime.
Desistance-Focused Criminal Justice Practice
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The Impact of Incarceration on the Desistance Process Among Individuals Who Chronically Engage in Criminal Activity
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Biosocial Factors and Their Influence on Desistance
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But What Does It Mean? Defining, Measuring, and Analyzing Desistance From Crime in Criminal Justice
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Evaluating Aerial Systems for Crime-Scene Reconstruction
New drone-mounted remote sensing technologies could complement conventional ground-based laser scanning in efficiently recreating crime scenes for forensic analysis.
Role of Human Services During Community Supervision
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The Search for a Microbial Death Clock
Criminal investigators use physiological changes and insect development to determine how long a body has been dead, but scientists are using the trillions of microbes involved in human decomposition to find more accurate postmortem intervals.