Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
New Technologies Promise Better Future Results
Sidebar to the article Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases by Terry Taylor.
In Brief: Expanding Research by Sharing Data
NIJ makes data available for future research.
In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends
Hot spot policing drills down to the micro-level.
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.
Toward a Better Way to Interview Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
A study tests interview protocols in the hope of getting better case outcomes.
What Is STR Analysis?
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
Reporting of Sexual Violence Incidents
Overview of Rape and Sexual Violence
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
Predictive Policing: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Law enforcement explores ways to anticipate and prevent crime.
Calming Down: Could Sedative Drugs Be a Less-Lethal Option?
In Brief: Hawaii HOPE
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
Preventing Future Crime With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
One form of psychotherapy stands out in the criminal justice system.