Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Five Things About Reentry
The Overlooked Role of Jails in the Discussion of Legitimacy: Implications for Trust and Procedural Justice
Emerging Relevance of Neuroscience in Corrections
Helping Crime Victim Legal Clinics Help Their Clients by Defining and Measuring for Successful Outcomes
NIJ-backed research offers the first conceptual model for aligning victim legal services with desired results and assessing effectiveness in terms of actual client outcomes.
When DNA Samples Are Complicated: Calculating Variation in Mixed Samples Interpretation
NIJ-funded researchers create precision and accuracy statistics to assess variation in the interpretation of complex DNA mixtures.
Supporting Law Enforcement and Prosecution of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths
An Examination of Cuyahoga County’s Heroin Involved Death Investigation (HIDI) Protocol
Fast Screening of Gunshot Residue Aims to Modernize Practice
NIJ-funded researchers create unprecedented gunshot residue dataset to develop a quick, dual-detection method for gunshot residue detection.
School Safety: Large, Metropolitan District Tests Various School-Based Mental Health Services
An assessment of the relative benefits of expanded and enhanced mental health services yields mixed results, underscores implementation challenges.
Embracing Tribal Culture to Build Research Partnerships
NIJ-supported projects connect with tribal communities to plan future research.
A New View of Jails: Exploring Complexity in Jails-Based Research
The future of jails-based research lies in challenging traditional mental models of jails and building on system and complexity science.
Expungement: Criminal Records as Reentry Barriers
Experiences of Victimization Among Latinos: Studies Confirm Significant Victim Mental Health Impact and Mistrust of Authorities
Experiences of Victimization Among Latinos: Studies Confirm Significant Victim Mental Health Impact and Mistrust of Authorities