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NIJ Journal Issue 256, January 2007

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
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January 1, 2007

The NIJ Journal presents research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.

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Cover Story

Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains: The Nation’s Silent Mass Disaster
by Nancy Ritter

Features

Making Every Encounter Count: Building Trust and Confidence in the Police
by Jake Horowitz

Sexual Assault in Abusive Relationships
by Lauren R. Taylor with Nicole Gaskin-Laniyan

Online DNA Training Targets Lawyers, Judges
by Glenn R. Schmitt

Identifying Remains: Lessons Learned From 9/11
by Nancy Ritter

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Justice system Criminal justice systems Forensic sciences Research and development DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Sexual assault
Date Published: January 1, 2007