Articles Published by NIJ

A review of erroneous convictions that involved forensic science can help identify critical lessons for forensic scientists as they perform testing, interpret results, render conclusions, and testify in court.

Recommendations for a victim-centered approach in responding to sexual assault cases.

By touching a cell phone, car keys, or even a pen, you are leaving behind a chemical signature that can reveal much about how you live your daily life.

With support from the National Institute of Justice, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the state of Nevada teamed up to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault kits.

The National Institute of Justice, through the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, hosted Looking Ahead: The National Sexual Assault Policy Symposium on September 8-9, 2016, in Washington, DC.

The field finds itself in turmoil over how experts present their results in the courtroom.

Many jurisdictions across the country are looking at the issue of sexual assault evidence that has not been submitted to a crime lab for testing

One influential scientist reflects on the pivotal role that NIJ funding has played during his prolific career in forensic science.

NIJ-supported researchers are using oxygen and strontium isotopes to help law enforcement identify victims.

NIJ research and development projects hold promise for significantly improving forensic science disciplines.

In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.

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

NIJ funding helped the Boston Police Department solve a rape and murder case almost 50 years after the crime.