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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Preventing Children's Exposure to Violence: The Defending Childhood Initiative
Date Published
June 14, 2012
An NIJ-funded evaluation takes a close look at communities developing strategies to address childhood exposure to violence.
Case Characteristics of Untested Sexual Assault Kits in Los Angeles
Date Published
June 14, 2012
Sleep Disorders, Work Shifts and Officer Wellness
Date Published
June 14, 2012
Two recent studies examined the impact of sleep and work schedules on the health and safety of law enforcement officers.
How Conducted Energy Devices Work
Date Published
November 2, 2011
Anti-Gang Strategies
Date Published
October 31, 2011
In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends
Date Published
March 2, 2011
Hot spot policing drills down to the micro-level.
Minimizing the Risks of Hazardous Materials: The CBRN Standard
Date Published
March 2, 2011
NIJ's new ensemble standard is designed to meet the special needs of law enforcement officers.
Police Use of Force: The Impact of Less-Lethal Weapons and Tactics
Date Published
March 2, 2011
Study suggests that less-lethal weapons decrease rates of injuries.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Date Published
February 15, 2011
Calming Down: Could Sedative Drugs Be a Less-Lethal Option?
Date Published
June 22, 2010
Elder Abuse Emerges From the Shadows of Public Consciousness
Date Published
June 7, 2010
Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.
Keeping Officers Safe on the Road
Date Published
May 28, 2010
Several reports highlight visibility issues for law enforcement and safety personnel responding to roadside incidents.