Research programs
Exposing School Employee Sexual Abuse and Misconduct: Shedding Light on a Sensitive Issue
Delinquency, Victimization, and the Developing Brain: Results from the ABCD-Social Development Study
The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development – Social Development Study (ABCD-SD) is a longitudinal study on the relationship between the developing brain and delinquency and victimization. Supplementing ABCD brain and cognitive development measures, ABCD-SD protocol measures a wide array of delinquency- and victimization-related risks, protective factors and outcomes. These presentations will describe early adolescent findings from ABCD-SD on delinquency and victimization.
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Advancing Understanding, and Informing Prevention of Public Mass Shootings: Findings from NIJ Funded Studies, Part 2
In recent years, NIJ invested in several research projects to advance understanding and inform prevention of public mass shootings.
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Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories
Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories
Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories
Interagency Collaboration to Support Forensic Science Research
Expanding Research to Examine the Impacts of Forensic Science on the Criminal Justice System
In 2004, the National Institute of Justice created the social science research on forensic sciences (SSRFS) research program to explore the impact of forensic sciences on the criminal justice system and the administration of justice. Much of the early research from the SSRFS program focused on DNA processing and the use of DNA in investigations and prosecutions.
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Webinar: Research Assistantship Program, Academic Year 2021-2022
Perspectives on Research and Evidence-Based Policing: Articles From NIJs LEADS Scholars
Expanding Social Science Research to Examine the Impacts of Forensic Science on the Criminal Justice System
NIJ’s Research Assistantship Program (RAP), Academic Year 2021 – 2022
Statistical Infrastructure for the Use of Error Rate Studies in the Interpretation of Forensic Evidence
Demo of Shielded Micro Jamming (SMJ) in a Vacant Inmate Building
Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism: A National Issue Within a Global Context
A Comprehensive School Safety Framework: Report to the Committees on Appropriations
TECHBeat, December 2017
Video: Reducing Traffic Fatalities: NIJ LEADS Scholar Spotlight
Law Enforcement and Research Partnerships
Cory Haberman, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, discusses his work as an NIJ LEADS Academic and the value of having training researchers working directly with law enforcement agencies.
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Reducing Traffic Fatalities – NIJ LEADS Scholar Spotlight
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