Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
DNA Testing: Techniques and Results in the Los Angeles Study
Sidebar to the article Solving Sexual Assaults: Finding Answers Through Research
The Case for Testing All Sexual Assault Kits
NIJ Journal Issue 270, June 2012
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases
New research offers hope for extending the timeline for collecting samples suitable for DNA profiling in sexual assault cases.
What Is STR Analysis?
New Technologies Promise Better Future Results
Sidebar to the article Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases by Terry Taylor.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 261
Backlogs of Forensic DNA Evidence
Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes
Making Sense of DNA Backlogs - Myths vs. Reality
NIJ addresses the challenge of keeping up with an increasing volume of evidence.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 266
Solving Missing Persons Cases
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System has helped agencies solve cases and allowed families to find resolution.
Why the Demand for DNA Testing Is Increasing
The demand for DNA testing is rising because everyone is becoming more aware of the potential of DNA evidence to help solve cases.