Articles Published by NIJ

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Comparing Violent Extremism and Terrorism to Other Forms of Targeted Violence

The Fight Against Rampant Gun Violence: Data-Driven Scientific Research Will Light the Way

In North American Somali Communities, A Complex Mix of Factors Influence Gang Involvement, Violent Extremism

Date Published

September 8, 2021

NIJ-supported research points to the value of targeting multiple social conditions as a strategy for reducing radicalization.

Gangs vs. Extremists: Solutions for Gangs May Not Work Against Extremism

Functional Family Therapy–Gangs: Adapting an Evidence-Based Program To Reduce Gang Involvement

Changing Course: Preventing Gang Membership

Tailored Functional Family Therapy Program Shows Promise for Reducing Subsequent Criminal Activity in a Population at High Risk for Joining Gangs

Using Restrictive Housing to Manage Gangs in U.S. Prisons

Wrongful Convictions and DNA Exonerations: Understanding the Role of Forensic Science

Market Survey of Offender Tracking Technologies Gives Agencies a Snapshot of Available Products

Gangs and Sex Trafficking in San Diego

GPS Supervision in California: One Technology, Two Contrasting Goals

Helping At-Risk Youth Say "No" to Gangs

Changing Course: What's in the Book?

What Should Be Done in the Community to Prevent Gang-Joining?

Changing Course: Preventing Youth From Joining Gangs

Why Is Gang-Membership Prevention Important?

What Should Be Done in the Family to Prevent Gang Membership?

How Can We Prevent Girls From Joining Gangs?

Conclusion: An Invitation From NIJ and CDC to Contribute to Gang-Joining Prevention

What Is the Role of Police in Preventing Gang Membership?

What Can Schools Do to Help Prevent Gang-Joining?

Race and Ethnicity: What Are Their Roles in Gang Membership?

Program Evaluation: How Do We Know If We Are Preventing Gang Membership?

Changing Course: Preventing Gang Membership - An Overview