Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Insights Into Mail Fraud Come From Scammers’ Own Records
An analysis of fraudsters’ own databases shed light on mass marketing victimization, showing that older adults are harmed disproportionately.
Advancing Situational and Developmental Approaches To Prevent Sexual Violence
Growing evidence supports using situational and developmental crime prevention approaches to complement traditional law enforcement and criminal justice interventions to combat sexual violence.
Reducing Gun Violence Through Integrated Forensic Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Sharing
Multi-pronged approach of data integration, collaboration, and intelligence-led policing has helped reduce gun violence in New Jersey.
Is It an Accident or Abuse? Researchers Develop Predictive Models for Pediatric Head Injuries
NIJ-supported research has enabled biomechanical experts to improve predictive models of head injuries in children, helping physicians and law enforcement to better distinguish between accidental injury and abuse.
Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism
An Overview of NIJ's Research Portfolio
Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency
New tool for DNA extraction improves workflow without sacrificing quality.
Research Rooted in Machine Learning Challenges Conventional Thinking About the Pathways to Violent Extremism
NIJ-funded research challenges some common assumptions about what motivates young people to engage in violent extremism.
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.
Crime and Desistance: Probing How Probationers' Thoughts on Crime May Inform Their Conduct
Researchers counsel caution on interpreting probationer cognitions — thoughts and thought patterns — as predictors of desistance from crime.