Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Solving Sexual Assaults: Finding Answers Through Research
Research on DNA testing sexual assault kits reveals a complex picture.
The Case for Testing All Sexual Assault Kits
Understanding DNA Testing in Sexual Assaults: NIJ's Ongoing Work in Massachusetts
Sidebar to the article Solving Sexual Assaults: Finding Answers Through Research
Impact of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on Research Agenda
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.
New Technologies Promise Better Future Results
Sidebar to the article Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases by Terry Taylor.
Solving the Problem of Untested Evidence in Sexual Assaults
NIJ's forthcoming special report, The Road Ahead: Unanalyzed Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases, looks into ways to move sexual assault kits forward.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Backlogs of Forensic DNA Evidence
Untested Evidence: Not Just a Crime Lab Issue
A new study examines forensic evidence caseloads in law enforcement agencies.
NIJ Journal Issue 266, May 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
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.