Articles Published by NIJ

Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference

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

Research shows that a substantial proportion of teachers experience victimization from their students & are often dissatisfied by the school’s response. Teachers tended to be more satisfied with that response if the environment fosters procedural justice.

Growing evidence supports using situational and developmental crime prevention approaches to complement traditional law enforcement and criminal justice interventions to combat sexual violence.

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

NIJ has funded research to address the challenges of detecting DFSA for several years. This research includes projects that examine ways to improve forensic hair testing and how drugs modify blood proteins.

Three NIJ-funded evaluations enhance our understanding about the effectiveness of technology-based services for victims who experience crime and violence.

These five findings provide insights into the nature, scope, and context of youth and delinquency.

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

Data from the National Crime Victimization Survey showcase trends in victim service use and how the Bureau of Justice Statistics is addressing gaps in understanding around victim services and their providers.

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.

An Overview of NIJ's Research Portfolio

New tool for DNA extraction improves workflow without sacrificing quality.

Findings and Implications From a Study To Detect Bruising on Victims With Dark Skin

NIJ-funded research challenges some common assumptions about what motivates young people to engage in violent extremism.

In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence

Building relationships between tribal and non-tribal law agencies is a key step for addressing high incidence of reported missing persons cases, NIJ-supported study finds.