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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Algorithm Quantifies What Experts See When They Examine Skeletons
Date Published
August 16, 2021
Researchers created an open-access computer program for estimating the age of skeletal remains that outperforms current methods. The algorithm is based on 20 age-related skeletal changes identified by experienced forensic anthropologists.
Redesigning Risk and Need Assessment in Corrections
Date Published
July 19, 2021
Student Threat Assessment: Virginia Study Finds Progress, Areas To Improve
Date Published
May 12, 2021
Research finds that school-initiated threat assessments are a good alternative to zero-tolerance policies for keeping students safe, but better data and assessment team resources are needed.
Drug-Impaired Driving: NIJ-Sponsored Panel Points to Priority Needs for Addressing Complex Enforcement Challenges
Date Published
April 15, 2021
As more states legalize marijuana, the search for better methods of proving and preventing drug impairment on the road accelerates.