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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Topic: Justice system reform,
Subtopic: Justice system reform
The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions
Date Published
November 28, 2023
Research has found key areas within forensic science that are associated with higher rates of wrongful convictions. Addressing them should strengthen trust in our criminal justice system.
Notes from the Field: Prison Reform Reducing Restrictive Housing for Improved Prison Outcomes
Date Published
February 15, 2019
Investing in People: Improving Corrections Staff Health and Wellness
Date Published
August 28, 2018
What Criminal Justice Can Learn From Its Bad Outcomes
Date Published
February 4, 2018
Reviews of 'sentinel events' can shift the emphasis away from blame and toward risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
Empowering Local Communities to Advance Justice: NIJ and BJA Launch Sentinel Events Initiative National Demonstration Collaborations
Date Published
September 28, 2017
Police Integrity and How to Improve It
Date Published
June 26, 2016
Successful Models for Change and Challenges for the Criminal Justice System
Date Published
December 13, 2015
Addressing the Impact of Wrongful Convictions on Crime Victims
Date Published
October 1, 2014
We need to better understand how wrongful convictions affect the original crime victims and improve systemic support available to them.
Beyond the Sentence - Understanding Collateral Consequences
Date Published
February 26, 2013
NIJ-funded database provides interactive resource on federal and state collateral consequences.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Criminal Justice Reforms
Date Published
February 26, 2013
NIJ's Multisite Adult Drug Court Evaluation highlights important considerations when analyzing the costs and benefits of crime interventions.
Wrongfully Convicted: One Lawyer's Perspective
Date Published
March 8, 2009
Wrongfully Convicted: One Man's Story
Date Published
March 8, 2009