Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Reducing the Need for Victim Testimony in Human Trafficking Cases
Notes From the Field: Collaboration Is Key in Human Trafficking Investigations
The Importance of Community Policing in Preventing Terrorism
Notes From the Field: Using Evidence-Based Policing To Combat Violent Crime
CrimeStat: Spatial Statistics Program for the Analysis of Crime Incident Locations
Notes From the Field: Connection to Combat Terrorism
Study Finds Agencies Can React More Supportively Than Family and Friends to Victims’ Disclosures of Sexual Assault
Women victimized by sexual assault often are victimized again by negative reactions of others when they first share the news they have been assaulted.
Domestic Radicalization Research Yields Possible Keys to Identifying Extremists on the Path to Terrorism
Multiple research initiatives sponsored by the National Institute of Justice under its Domestic Radicalization to Terrorism program are illuminating warning signs that may emerge when domestic extremists are preparing for possible terrorist acts.
Forensic Evidence and Criminal Justice Outcomes in Sexual Assault Cases
An NIJ-funded study explored injury and forensic evidence in sexual assault cases using data from different types of medical examiners, laboratories, and the police.
Assessment of BJA’s State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program
The State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program provides training to local law enforcement agencies to detect, prevent, and investigate terrorism. NIJ funded an assessment to identify program strengths and areas of improvement.
The Role of Social Media in the Evolution of Al-Qaeda-Inspired Terrorism
NIJ-sponsored analysis compares online networks that mobilize and direct Americans for jihadist action.
National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Recommendations for a victim-centered approach in responding to sexual assault cases.
The Many Challenges Facing Sexual Assault Survivors With Disabilities
For survivors with a disability, seeking justice often takes a backseat to fulfilling their everyday needs.
Looking Ahead: The National Sexual Assault Policy Symposium
The National Institute of Justice, through the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, hosted Looking Ahead: The National Sexual Assault Policy Symposium on September 8-9, 2016, in Washington, DC.