Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Criminal Justice Reforms
NIJ's Multisite Adult Drug Court Evaluation highlights important considerations when analyzing the costs and benefits of crime interventions.
History of GPS Monitoring Policies in California
Predicting Recidivism Risk: New Tool in Philadelphia Shows Great Promise
Tool uses random forest modeling to identify probationers likely to reoffend within two years of returning to the community.
What Is Random Forest Modeling?
Individuals Convicted of a Sex Offense Who Are Monitored by GPS Found to Commit Fewer Crimes
An NIJ-sponsored research project examines the impact that GPS monitoring has on the recidivism rates of those committing sex offenses in California.
Ending Modern-Day Slavery: Using Research to Inform U.S. Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
NIJ study examines the challenges facing the criminal justice system when combating human trafficking.
NIJ's Innovative Research Spans Variety of Forensic Fields
NIJ-funded research is helping to strengthen the foundations of forensic science.
History of Tribal Crime and Justice Research
Crime Prevention and Tribal Justice Systems
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women: Secondary Data Analysis
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women: Section 904 Task Force
Tribal Crime and Justice: Social and Legal Contexts
Tribal Crime and Justice Research
The Role of Ethics in Statistical Forecasting
NIJ Journal 271, February 2013
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.