Articles Published by NIJ

Chapter 1 from "Building Evidence for Action: Innovative Research from NIJ LEADS"

The field is just beginning to acknowledge the unique need for a better scientific understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on forensic professionals.

Researchers identified and described best practices for law enforcement interviewing of trafficking victims, based on the literature.

Researchers develop a more accurate picture of fentanyl use prevalence among people under court-ordered mandatory drug testing.

Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.

Multi-pronged approach of data integration, collaboration, and intelligence-led policing has helped reduce gun violence in New Jersey.

Scientific study finds that many widely recognized indicators of trafficking in online escort ads are likely not reliable. Research also produces new practice guide.

NIJ-supported research has enabled biomechanical experts to improve predictive models of head injuries in children, helping physicians and law enforcement to better distinguish between accidental injury and abuse.

Social scientists and data scientists use a powerful machine learning algorithm to conduct a novel criminal justice process study.

Two NIJ-funded studies examine new ways to analyze trace evidence in the aftermath of an explosion or bombing.

NIJ-funded research projects have led to a better understanding of the processes that result in violent action, factors that increase the risk of radicalizing to violence, and how best to prevent and respond to violent extremism.

NIJ has released an updated body armor standard to keep up with evolving weapons, improve female officer safety.