Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Restoring Promise
Positive research results from a program that aims to transform correctional culture.
Emerging Relevance of Neuroscience in Corrections
Advancing the Collection of Juvenile Justice Data
The National Institute of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are working to improve data on juvenile residential placement facilities and the youth they hold.
NIJ-Funded Research Examines What Works for Successful Reentry
Caring for Those In Custody
Identifying high-priority needs to reduce mortality in correctional facilities
Contraband Detection Technology: A Market Survey
Using Restrictive Housing to Manage Gangs in U.S. Prisons
Correctional Officer Safety and Wellness — What We Learned from the Research Literature
A new NIJ-supported paper identifies risks officers confront, assesses officers’ perspectives on workplace risk, notes key limitations in the research literature, and recommends policies designed to enhance officer well-being.
Hidden Consequences: The Impact of Incarceration on Dependent Children
Children of incarcerated parents face profound and complex threats to their emotional, physical, educational, and financial well-being.