Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs
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
Research has found key areas within forensic science that are associated with higher rates of wrongful convictions. Addressing them should strengthen trust in our criminal justice system.
Gideon at 60
Summarizing A Snapshot of State Public Defense Systems and Paths to System Reform
OsteoID: A New Forensic Tool to Help Identify the Species of Skeletal Remains
NIJ-supported researchers developed a free web tool to help forensic investigators and others interested in bone identification.
Understanding Forensic Intelligence: The NIJ Framework
Detecting Drug Exposure Long After the Fact: New Method Proves Effective
NIJ-funded researchers develop a novel blood protein modification assay to detect drug exposure long after the limits of traditional urine or blood tests.
Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency
New tool for DNA extraction improves workflow without sacrificing quality.
Five Things About Vaping and E-Cigarettes
Using Science To Enhance Equity
Findings and Implications From a Study To Detect Bruising on Victims With Dark Skin
What Works in De-Escalation Training
Implementation Lessons and Taking It to Scale
The Emerging Field of Firearms Audio Forensics
NIJ grantee Robert Maher is changing the field of audio forensics with novel techniques to document and interpret gunshot recordings.
Research Rooted in Machine Learning Challenges Conventional Thinking About the Pathways to Violent Extremism
NIJ-funded research challenges some common assumptions about what motivates young people to engage in violent extremism.
Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence
In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence
Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines: Technology Helps Reach Underserved Populations
Chat lines and text lines can be lifelines for victims of crime and trauma who need help.
Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis
NIJ-funded research reveals how long DNA is detectable on various surfaces under different conditions.