Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Stress of an On-The-Job Killing
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 280
Risk Factors in Pre- and Mid-Adolescence May Help Predict Dating Violence in Young Adulthood
Youth in foster care with a history of early maltreatment are at high risk for experiencing dating violence in young adulthood, and certain risk and protective factors across the developmental trajectory play important roles.
Domestic Radicalization Research Yields Possible Keys to Identifying Extremists on the Path to Terrorism
Multiple research initiatives sponsored by the National Institute of Justice under its Domestic Radicalization to Terrorism program are illuminating warning signs that may emerge when domestic extremists are preparing for possible terrorist acts.
Conditions Affecting Forensic Scientists’ Workplace Productivity and Occupational Stress
An NIJ-funded project provides a better understanding of the work stress and job satisfaction of individuals engaged in handling and collecting evidence.
Safety, Health, and Wellness Strategic Research Plan
NIJ’s Comprehensive School Safety Initiative
Relationship Abuse During the Transition From Adolescence to Young Adulthood
NIJ-funded researchers help gain a better understanding of the consequences of adolescent relationship abuse and its impact on the transition to adulthood.
Correctional Officer Safety and Wellness — What We Learned from the Research Literature
A new NIJ-supported paper identifies risks officers confront, assesses officers’ perspectives on workplace risk, notes key limitations in the research literature, and recommends policies designed to enhance officer well-being.
New Paper Looks at the Use and Impact of Correctional Programming for Inmates on Pre- and Post-Release Outcomes
State and federal prisons have long provided programming to inmates during their confinement. These programs aim to improve prisoner behavior, both before and after their release from prison.
Letter from the Office Directors - NIJ Journal Issue No. 278
Family Context Is an Important Element in the Development of Teen Dating Violence and Should Be Considered in Prevention and Intervention
Researchers looked at developmental pathways of teen dating violence in a high-risk sample.
Hidden Consequences: The Impact of Incarceration on Dependent Children
Children of incarcerated parents face profound and complex threats to their emotional, physical, educational, and financial well-being.
Reflections on Colorado's Administrative Segregation Study
One researcher who specializes in corrections discusses the study's strengths and limitations, the impassioned response to its findings, and areas for further research.