Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Advancing Justice for the Missing and Unidentified Through Research
Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
30 Years of the Violence Against Women Act: Endurance, Expansion, and the Next Era
Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Direct Comparison of Body Fluid Identification Technologies
Forensic investigators now have more information on the performance of identification technologies for biological fluids.
Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group: Operational Requirements
Highlighting Significant NIJ Forensic Science Investments: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Site Visit
Police Crime Lab Accreditation Initiative
Improving Analysis of “Trace DNA” Evidence
Researchers try a new way to maximize DNA in low-yield situations and reduce costs.
Understanding Forensic Intelligence: The NIJ Framework
Embodying Evidence to Action: Tracking the Impact of Three Key NIJ Research Investments
Summary of the Opening Plenary at the 2023 NIJ Research Conference
Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis
NIJ-funded research reveals how long DNA is detectable on various surfaces under different conditions.
Scientist Wins Prestigious Charles Mann Award for NIJ-Supported Research
Igor Lednev, a SUNY chemistry professor, and several of his students, won top awards for their Raman spectroscopy research at the recent SCIX conference.
Best Practices for DNA Laboratory Efficiency
Introduction to the National Best Practices for Improving DNA Laboratory Process Efficiency
A Century of Ballistics Comparison Giving Way to Virtual 3D Methods
New systems allow high-definition scans of bullets and cartridge cases to be shared and compared virtually.
How Prevalent is Violence in Missing and Unidentified Persons Cases?
For cases in which violence is a contributing factor, new research presents the importance of characterizing the NamUs database.