Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.
Five Things About Sexual Assault Kits
Marie Garcia Talks About NIJ's Graduate Research Fellowship
Addressing the Impact of Wrongful Convictions on Crime Victims
We need to better understand how wrongful convictions affect the original crime victims and improve systemic support available to them.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 273
Sentinel Events Initiative: Looking Back to Look Forward
Can — and should — the criminal justice system implement a non-blaming, forward-thinking, all-stakeholders approach to improving criminal justice outcomes?
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Convicted Offender and Arrestee Samples
Five Things Law Enforcement Executives Can Do to Make a Difference
The Grant Progress Assessment Program: Looking Back on Success and Moving Forward
The NIJ program helped educate grantees on how to properly administer their grants
The Partners in the Sexual Assault Kit Project
NIJ's Innovative Research Spans Variety of Forensic Fields
NIJ-funded research is helping to strengthen the foundations of forensic science.
New Orleans Sexual Assault Evidence Project: Results and Recommendations
NIJ-sponsored project contributes to the growing body of evidence on how to handle untested sexual assault kits.