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NIJ Journal Issue 269, March 2012

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
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Date Published
March 1, 2012

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

Cover Story

Study Raises Questions About Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinementby Philip Bulman, Marie Garcia and Jolene Hernon

Features

Applying Carbon Dating to Recent Human Remains
by Philip Bulman with Danielle McLeod-Henning

Being Smart on Crime With Evidence-based Policing
by Chief Jim Bueermann (Ret.)

HOPE: A Swift and Certain Process for Probationers
by Kevin McEvoy

Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
by Marie Garcia with Nancy Ritter

Also in this issue:

In Brief: Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert
by Doris Wells

Solving Crime Problems With Research

Date Published: March 1, 2012