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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice

Date Published

December 1, 2023

NIJ has released an updated body armor standard to keep up with evolving weapons, improve female officer safety.

Looking Beyond Recidivism: New Research on Well-Being in Prisons and Jails From the National Institute of Justice

The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions

Gideon at 60

OsteoID: A New Forensic Tool to Help Identify the Species of Skeletal Remains

Five Things About Protecting Against Mass Attacks

Understanding Forensic Intelligence: The NIJ Framework

Detecting Drug Exposure Long After the Fact: New Method Proves Effective

Fighting the Uphill War Against Illicit Drugs and Overdose Deaths: Detecting Emerging Designer Drugs and Opioid Analogs

Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency

Date Published

September 6, 2023

New tool for DNA extraction improves workflow without sacrificing quality.

Five Things About Vaping and E-Cigarettes

Embodying Evidence to Action: Tracking the Impact of Three Key NIJ Research Investments

Date Published

August 21, 2023

Summary of the Opening Plenary at the 2023 NIJ Research Conference

Using Science To Enhance Equity

What Works in De-Escalation Training

The Emerging Field of Firearms Audio Forensics

What Has Longitudinal Research on Teen Dating Violence Taught Us?

Research Rooted in Machine Learning Challenges Conventional Thinking About the Pathways to Violent Extremism

Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines: Technology Helps Reach Underserved Populations

Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis

Date Published

June 5, 2023

NIJ-funded research reveals how long DNA is detectable on various surfaces under different conditions.

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Five Things About the Role of the Internet and Social Media in Domestic Radicalization

Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs

Five Things About the Role of Social Networks in Domestic Radicalization

Updated Body Armor Standard Takes Aim at New Challenges

Looking Beyond Recidivism: New Research on Well-Being in Prisons and Jails From the National Institute of Justice

The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions

Gideon at 60

OsteoID: A New Forensic Tool to Help Identify the Species of Skeletal Remains

Five Things About Protecting Against Mass Attacks

Understanding Forensic Intelligence: The NIJ Framework

Detecting Drug Exposure Long After the Fact: New Method Proves Effective

Fighting the Uphill War Against Illicit Drugs and Overdose Deaths: Detecting Emerging Designer Drugs and Opioid Analogs

Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency

Five Things About Vaping and E-Cigarettes

Embodying Evidence to Action: Tracking the Impact of Three Key NIJ Research Investments

Using Science To Enhance Equity

What Works in De-Escalation Training

The Emerging Field of Firearms Audio Forensics

What Has Longitudinal Research on Teen Dating Violence Taught Us?

Research Rooted in Machine Learning Challenges Conventional Thinking About the Pathways to Violent Extremism

Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines: Technology Helps Reach Underserved Populations

Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis

Addressing Contraband in Prisons and Jails as the Threat of Drone Deliveries Grows

Missing Native American Persons: Nebraska Study Details Scope of Problem, Urges Culturally Sensitive Research and Better Access to Justice

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