Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
How Effective Are Lethality Assessment Programs for Addressing Intimate Partner Violence?
Research on a risk screening program for victims of domestic violence shows that the program can increase help seeking and safety planning, and decrease violence. But it showed mixed results on predicting lethal violence.
Lessons Learned from the Second Chance Act: Moving Forward to Strengthen Reentry
Rapid and Reliable On-Site Drug Detection Using Aptamer-based Sensors
A new test for detecting and identifying illegal drugs in oral fluids may be superior to the current test widely used in the field by law enforcement, according to researchers in this study.
Using Isotopes in Human Hair to Reveal Personal Characteristics for Forensic Investigations
Researchers investigate the potential of using isotopes in specific amino acids in human hair as a forensic tool to provide information about an individual's age, sex, race, body mass, genetic disorders, health, and region of origin.
Notes from the Field: Lessons Learned From the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Can Support Law Enforcement in Crash Scene Reconstruction
NIJ-funded study shows Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can help law enforcement investigate traffic accidents more quickly and efficiently.