Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
No Bully System in Oakland (CA) Elementary Schools Shows Limited Benefits
A program to reduce bullying in elementary schools by providing adult and peer support activities shows limited potential, a randomized controlled trial found – with the caveat that the program faced implementation challenges that affected the results.
Specialized Smartphones Could Keep Released Persons on Track for Successful Reentry
A new line of research envisions mobile devices tapping into artificial intelligence to make reentry more efficient and more likely to succeed for those reentering supervisors, their supervisors, and communities.
Navigating the Wild Wild West of Emerging Technologies for Public Safety
The North Carolina First Responder Emerging Technologies Program collaborates with the State’s first responder agencies to navigate the rapidly-changing technology landscape by helping to identify the problems to be addressed and leveraging relationships.
Functional Family Therapy–Gangs: Adapting an Evidence-Based Program To Reduce Gang Involvement
NIJ-supported studies are examining whether an evidence-based delinquency prevention program can be modified to prevent gang involvement and reduce the criminal activities of gang members.
Algorithms that Mimic the Brain’s Processing Networks Preferred for Some Functions of Face Detection and Recognition Technology
Recently completed research supported by NIJ, closely comparing different types of facial analysis algorithms — including a long-time law enforcement workhorse — reveals that high-powered, deep neural networks can deliver improved performance.
Proper Planning Is Critical for School Safety
Chiefs’ Panel Points to Top Issues and Related Innovation Needs Facing Law Enforcement
Local law enforcement agencies may be absorbed in their own particular challenges, but connecting themes emerge when chiefs from all corners of the country convene to identify critical challenges confronting law enforcement collectively.