Articles Published by NIJ

NIJ-funded researchers develop a new approach to address a long-standing problem in toxicology.

Scientific study finds that many widely recognized indicators of trafficking in online escort ads are likely not reliable. Research also produces new practice guide.

To increase knowledge and aid prevention efforts, the research community must develop a strategy to source, code, check, and analyze the data surrounding rare violent incidents.

Researchers have developed a tool that uses dental remains to accurately determine the age-at-death of the young and very young.

Partnering with NIJ, the Successful Transition and Reentry Together program of the Eastern District of Wisconsin undertook a Sentinel Event Review process to systematically review near-misses and unsuccessful cases of reentry.

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.

NIJ-funded researchers address the need for simple, cost-effective ways to differentiate hemp from marijuana.

Researchers try a new way to maximize DNA in low-yield situations and reduce costs.

Winners from NIJ’s Recidivism Forecasting Challenge share their approaches to employing risk assessments and recommendations for practitioners and scientists.