Articles Published by NIJ

Many factors can influence study design, particularly when evaluating intervention in the field. Although randomized controlled trials are considered the gold standard of evaluations, there are certain considerations that may exclude their use.

An NIJ-funded evaluation finds that a revised curriculum and greater attention to teacher training have resulted in an improved program for preventing gang membership and delinquency.

Challenges serve as an alternative to NIJ's traditional grant-making process and as a way to advance the cutting edge of research.

We need to better understand how wrongful convictions affect the original crime victims and improve systemic support available to them.