Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Safeguarding Forensic Science Professionals
The field is just beginning to acknowledge the unique need for a better scientific understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on forensic professionals.
Comparing Violent Extremism and Terrorism to Other Forms of Targeted Violence
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.
Attitudes of Reporting Officers Extracted From Incident Reports Can Affect Rape Case Outcomes
Social scientists and data scientists use a powerful machine learning algorithm to conduct a novel criminal justice process study.
Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs
Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency
New tool for DNA extraction improves workflow without sacrificing quality.
Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence
In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence
Domestic Extremists and Social Media: Study Finds Similarities, Differences in Web Habits of Those Engaged in Hate Crimes Vs. Violent Extremism
NIJ-sponsored study, bridging two leading databases on extremist hate and violence, found that individuals in both have been influenced by social media, and their web platform choices may mirror those of the general population.
The Fight Against Rampant Gun Violence: Data-Driven Scientific Research Will Light the Way
In North American Somali Communities, A Complex Mix of Factors Influence Gang Involvement, Violent Extremism
NIJ-supported research points to the value of targeting multiple social conditions as a strategy for reducing radicalization.