Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Identifying At-Risk Officers: Can It Be Done in Corrections?
A collaboration between researchers and a corrections agency shows both the promise and the challenges of conducting research in the real world.
How NIJ Is Advancing Technology in Corrections
Programs and Legislation Targeting Justice-Involved Young Adults
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and Men
An NIJ-funded study shows that American Indian and Alaska Native women and men suffer violence at alarmingly high rates.
Rated Programs and Practices on CrimeSolutions Incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Services for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: Encouraging Stronger Research Methods to Produce More Valid Results
Using rigorous research methods like randomized controlled trials can help increase confidence in evaluation findings.
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.
Officer Work Hours, Stress and Fatigue
Preventing Children's Exposure to Violence: The Defending Childhood Initiative
An NIJ-funded evaluation takes a close look at communities developing strategies to address childhood exposure to violence.
NIJ Journal Issue 270, June 2012
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
10-Hour Shifts Offer Cost Savings and Other Benefits to Law Enforcement Agencies
Police executives can improve morale and reduce overtime costs by offering officers the option of working 10-hour shifts. Importantly, 10-hour shifts do not adversely affect performance, according to NIJ-funded research.
Preventing Future Crime With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
One form of psychotherapy stands out in the criminal justice system.