Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Courtroom Communities: Criminal Case Processing and Sentencing Reform
The important and influential role of the courtroom community must be considered when developing and implementing future criminal justice reforms.
The History and Legacy of the Latent Fingerprint Black Box Study
The FBI's black box study on latent prints continues to influence the criminal justice system's understanding of the validity and reliability of forensic testimony.
NIJ's Research on Videoconferencing Pretrial Release Hearings
Identifying protocols that improve practices and maximize return on investment using videoconferencing to expedite pretrial release hearings for defendants who are being held in jail awaiting trial.
Reentry Court Evaluation
Problem-Solving Courts: Fighting Crime by Treating the Offender
Due Process and the Role of Judges
Overview of Indigent Defense
What Criminal Justice Can Learn From Its Bad Outcomes
Reviews of 'sentinel events' can shift the emphasis away from blame and toward risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
The History of "Reasonable Degree of Certainty"
Teen Dating Violence Victimization in an Urban Sample of Early Adolescents
An NIJ-funded study looked at teen dating violence perpetration and victimization among urban middle-school aged kids.
The Implementation and Impact of Indigent Defense Standards
Beyond the Sentence - Understanding Collateral Consequences
NIJ-funded database provides interactive resource on federal and state collateral consequences.