Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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.
Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence
Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault crimes is much more complicated than simply performing DNA testing.
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.
The Most Important Features for an Effective Sexual Assault Response Team
Sexual Assault Response Teams hold the promise of improving victim experiences, increasing prosecution rates, and reducing sexual assaults. To understand how effective SARTs work, researchers studied the structure and operations of SARTS across the U.S.
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.
What Can We Learn From the Similarities and Differences Between Lone Wolf Terrorists and Mass Murderers?
Lone actor terrorists are broadcasting what they’re doing; we need to listen.
Dating Violence Among Latino Teenagers
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and Men
An NIJ-funded study shows that American Indian and Alaska Native women and men suffer violence at alarmingly high rates.