Description
In a violent crime, a victim is harmed by or threatened with violence. Violent crimes include rape and sexual assault, robbery, assault and murder.
NIJ supports research that strives to understand and reduce the occurrence and impact of violent crimes. This includes describing the scope of these crimes, such as how and when they occur and their consequences. NIJ also supports evaluations of existing programs, practices and policies meant to prevent violent crime or to assist victims.
On this page, find links to articles, awards, events, publications, and multimedia related to violent crime.
Publications
- Lessons Learned on the Methodological Challenges in Studying Rare Violent Incidents
- Comparing Individuals Who Engage in Violent Extremism and Similar Acts: What Research Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice Tells Us
- Research and Practitioner Perspectives on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Violent Extremists
Find Programs and Practices addressing Violent Crime
The first step in knowing what to do is knowing what works … and what hasn’t.
