Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
What Are Predictors of School Violence? What Are Its Consequences?
Crime Scene Documentation: Weighing the Merits of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning
The reliability, interpretability, and cost-benefit of three-dimensional laser-scanned images for crime scene documentation is assessed.
Five Things About Substance Use Interventions
Research on Body-Worn Cameras and Law Enforcement
Improving Bruise Detection with Alternate Light
Improving the Collection of Digital Evidence
Two NIJ-funded projects introduce new methods and tools for collecting and processing digital evidence in cases involving child sexual abuse materials and large-scale computer networks.
Scientists Seek Connection Between Toxin-causing Bacterium and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Researchers believe a bacterium that causes food poisoning and other diseases may underlie some SIDS cases.
Five Things About School-Based Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs
Pathways to Desistance From Crime Among Juveniles and Adults: Applications to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
Executive Summary
International Perspectives and Lessons Learned on Desistance
Executive Summary
NIJ’s Courts Research: Examining Alternatives to Incarceration for Veterans and Other Policy Innovation
NIJ’s evaluation of veterans treatment courts is a recent example of applied research under its Courts Research Portfolio, which examines pretrial, prosecution, and sentencing policies; problem-solving courts, and other alternatives to incarceration.
Desistance from Crime: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice
A six chapter volume discussing key themes on desistance from crime.