Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Correctional Officer Safety and Wellness — What We Learned from the Research Literature
A new NIJ-supported paper identifies risks officers confront, assesses officers’ perspectives on workplace risk, notes key limitations in the research literature, and recommends policies designed to enhance officer well-being.
New Paper Looks at the Use and Impact of Correctional Programming for Inmates on Pre- and Post-Release Outcomes
State and federal prisons have long provided programming to inmates during their confinement. These programs aim to improve prisoner behavior, both before and after their release from prison.
Identifying At-Risk Officers: Can It Be Done in Corrections?
A collaboration between researchers and a corrections agency shows both the promise and the challenges of conducting research in the real world.
Harnessing the Power of Technology in Institutional Corrections
One researcher reflects on the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing and evaluating criminal justice technologies.
Exploring the Use of Restrictive Housing in the U.S. Issues, Challenges, and Future Directions
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Criminal Justice Reforms
NIJ's Multisite Adult Drug Court Evaluation highlights important considerations when analyzing the costs and benefits of crime interventions.
Improving Access to Services for Females Returning to the Community
An evaluation of re-entry services for females shows that increasing access can lead to modest improvements in key areas
What Is Administrative Segregation?
Study Raises Questions About Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement
A small study of administrative segregation surprised researchers with findings that were inconsistent with those from previous studies.