NIJ Journal Issue 286: Victims of Crime

The NIJ Journal features articles to help criminal justice policymakers and practitioners stay informed about new developments. The NIJ Journal presents research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.

NIJ has begun releasing articles to appear in issue 286, which focuses on victims of crime.

Articles released:

• Evaluating Technology-Based Services for Victims of Crime, by Yunsoo Park and Erica Howell
• Building Knowledge About Victim Services, by Alexandra Thompson
• Examining Financial Fraud Against Older Adults, by Rachel E. Morgan and Susannah N. Tapp

Forthcoming articles:

• Violence and Victimization in Rural America
• Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services: Research To Support Practical Decisions
• How Sex Offender Registries Assist Prevention Efforts and Help Victims
• Studies of Mistreatment of Older People Offer Solutions to an Urgent and Growing Societal Problem
• Perspectives on COVID-19: Producing Research During a Pandemic 
• Advancing Situational and Developmental Approaches To Prevent Sexual Violence
• Using Telehealth Technology To Provide Sexual Assault Survivor Care