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
December 2020
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
November 2020
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
2013-DNR-5042
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
$492,500
Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories
2013-DNR-5042
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
$625,000
Enhancing the Capacity, Capabilities, and Validity of U.S. Forensic Laboratories
2013-DNR-5042
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
$344,000
Interagency Collaboration to Support Forensic Science Research
2014-DNR-4918
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2014
$1,000,000
Expanding Research to Examine the Impacts of Forensic Science on the Criminal Justice System
December 2020
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
Date Published
Agencies
NIJ
Expanding Social Science Research to Examine the Impacts of Forensic Science on the Criminal Justice System
–
Eastern
Online
Webinar
Not Required
NIJ’s Research Assistantship Program (RAP), Academic Year 2021 – 2022
–
Eastern
Online
Webinar
Forthcoming
Statistical Infrastructure for the Use of Error Rate Studies in the Interpretation of Forensic Evidence
2018-DU-BX-4228
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$87,206
Demo of Shielded Micro Jamming (SMJ) in a Vacant Inmate Building
2018-75-CX-K004
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$50,000
Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism: A National Issue Within a Global Context
Date Published
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Policy,
Issue Overview
Agencies
NIJ
A Comprehensive School Safety Framework: Report to the Committees on Appropriations
Date Published
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ
TECHBeat, December 2017
Date Published
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Report (Annual/Periodic),
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Video: Reducing Traffic Fatalities: NIJ LEADS Scholar Spotlight
Date Published
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ
Law Enforcement and Research Partnerships
March 2020
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
March 2020
Sergeant James Williams of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and NIJ LEADS Scholar, discusses traffic fatalities, the focus of his research while participating in the NIJ LEADS program. Sergeant Williams also addresses how the LEADS Program has benefited his career growth.
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Forensic Science Technology Working Group Operational Requirements
Date Published
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ
Just Science Podcast: Just a Profile in Forensic R and D Innovations
Date Published
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Interview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Just Science Podcast: Just the Organization of Scientific Area Committees
Date Published
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description,
Interview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
NIJ LEADS Program Increases Research Capabilities of Law Enforcement Officers
Date Published
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ