Articles Published by NIJ

NIJ-supported research indicates that although there is no single, clear-cut overlap between individuals who engage in these types of violence, there are important and sometimes unexpected similarities.

Can the wealth of existing research on criminal gang members point to better solutions to violent extremism in the United States? A study finds only limited parallels.

An NIJ-funded evaluation finds that a revised curriculum and greater attention to teacher training have resulted in an improved program for preventing gang membership and delinquency.