Description
Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Expanding the Smokeless Powder Database
Date Published
December 3, 2017
Researchers expanded the National Center for Forensic Science Smokeless Powders Database from 100 to more than 800 entries.
Introducing Native American STEM Students to the World of Criminal Justice Research
Date Published
November 19, 2017
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation’s Missing
Date Published
November 19, 2017
As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.
Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence
Date Published
November 9, 2017
Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault crimes is much more complicated than simply performing DNA testing.
Creating a Portable System for Tool Mark Analysis
Date Published
October 15, 2017
Researchers claim they have developed a prototype system that could enable “low-cost, portable, objective analysis of tool marks.”
The Need for Mandatory Domestic Violence Training for Court-Appointed Custody Evaluators
Date Published
October 1, 2017
NIJ Journal Issue 267, Winter 2010
Date Published
October 1, 2017
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
A Hopeful Approach — Understanding the implications for the HOPE program
Date Published
September 30, 2017