Criminal justice systems
Evaluation and Implementation of High Throughput Second Generation Sequencing for Mitochondrial DNA Testing in Missing Persons and Forensic Casework at the UNT Center for Human Identification
Structural Characterization of Emerging Synthetic Drugs
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Publications Catalog, Fourth Edition, 1985-1994
Remarks by The Honorable James K. Stewart, Director, National Institute of Justice, Before the Committee on DNA Technology in Forensic Science of the National Research Council's Commission on Life Sciences
NIJ Journal Issue No. 231
Wrongful convictions and claims of false or misleading forensic evidence
Considering domestic violence victims: Exploring victim-related factors in prosecutor case summaries
Understanding the Pathology of Homicidal Pediatric Blunt Neurotrauma through Correlation of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Images with Histopathology
It's a Marathon Not a Race: Exiting the Commercial Sex Trade
Juvenile Recidivism: An Examination of State Measurement Strategies
Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of Textile and Paper Fracture Characteristics in Forensic Comparative Analysis
Forensic Testimony Archaeology: Analysis of Exoneration Cases and its Implications for Forensic Science Testimony and Communications
A Longitudinal Examination of the Influence of Sex and Race on Sentencing Outcomes in Florida's Rural and Urban Counties
A Leg Up: NIJ's Graduate Research Fellowship Program
A Leg Up: NIJ’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program
NIJ Director Dr. Nancy La Vigne joins the show to interview Dr. Marie Garcia, Director of NIJ’s Criminal Justice Systems Division and a former NIJ graduate research fellow. They discuss the application process, Marie’s experience as a fellow while at Temple University, and advice for future applicants.
Reading and Resources from NIJ:
National Institute of Justice Annual Report 2020
National Institute of Justice Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report
21st Century Policing: Cross-Site, Multi-Stakeholder Sentinel Event Review Project
Reducing Deaths in Law Enforcement Custody: Identifying High-Priority Needs for the Criminal Justice System
Shedding Light on Assault
NIJ Awards Over $11 Million to Support Forensic Science Research and Development in 2022
On September 30, 2022, NIJ announced $11.6 million in funding to support 23 projects under the “NIJ FY22 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes” solicitation. Through its research and development grant funding, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the...