Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 268
NIJ Journal Issue 263, June 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Using Technology to Make Prisons and Jails Safer
Recidivism Is a Core Criminal Justice Concern
Recidivism is one of the most fundamental concepts in criminal justice. It refers to a person's relapse into criminal behavior, often after the person receives sanctions or undergoes intervention for a previous crime.