Research and development
Using Technology to Prevent Violence in Schools
Uniting to Solve Sexual Assault Crimes
With support from the National Institute of Justice, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the state of Nevada teamed up to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
Research on Illegal Prescription Drug Market Interventions
Prediction of Drug Interactions With Methadone, Buprenorphine and Oxycodone From In Vitro Inhibition of Metabolism
Translational Criminology - Research and Public Policy: Final Summary Report
Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Analyses of Paper, Inks, and Soils
Measuring the Frequency Occurrence of Handwriting and Hand-Printing Characteristics, Report
Gunshot Residue in a Non-Firearm Detainee Population
Comparison of Microspectrophotometry and Room-Temperature Fluorescence Excitation-Emission Matrix Spectroscopy for Non-Destructive Forensic Fiber Examination
Development of a Mobile, Automated Tool Mark Characterization/Comparison System
Interpretation of Patterned Injuries in Medicolegal Death Investigation
Differential Sampling of Footwear To Separate Relevant Evidentiary Particles From Background Noise
Applied Research, Development, and Method Validation for a Statistically Based Comparison of Tool Marks Using GelSight-Based Three Dimensional Imaging and Novel Comparison Algorithms for Firearm Forensics
Roads Diverge: Long-Term Patterns of Relapse, Recidivism, and Desistance for a Cohort of Drug Involved Offenders
Forensic Optical Topography: Landscape Study
Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs: Policy Change, Law Enforcement Activity, and Diversion Tactics
Criminal Research Information Management Evaluation System (CRIMES): A Comprehensive Records Management System For Smaller Police
Hidden Consequences: The Impact of Incarceration on Dependent Children
Children of incarcerated parents face profound and complex threats to their emotional, physical, educational, and financial well-being.
Reflections on Colorado's Administrative Segregation Study
One researcher who specializes in corrections discusses the study's strengths and limitations, the impassioned response to its findings, and areas for further research.