Social and Behavioral Science
Evaluation of Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Aerial Remote Sensing with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Forensic Crime-Scene Reconstruction
Police response to same-sex intimate partner violence in the marriage equality era
Advancing Knowledge To Reduce Gangs and Gang Violence: Perspectives From Researchers and Practitioners
Data-Informed Jails: Challenges and Opportunities
The Overlap Between Those Committing Offenses Who Also Are Victims: One Class of Crime Victim Rarely Seeks or Receives Available Services
First responders can help those who commit offenses who also become crime victims connect with services, but an NIJ- sponsored study reveals scant progress against systemic barriers.
Just Science Podcast: Just Building Policy from the Ground Up
NIJ Virtual Conference on School Safety 2021 - Recording
Just Science Podcast: Just Alternative Crisis Response: One Community's Experience
Study Revealed Safe Harbor Laws Increased Protections for Sex-Trafficked Youth, Identified Needs for Agency Support and Judicial Training
A study of Kentucky’s safe harbor laws revealed they have helped decriminalize sex-trafficked youth. However, the study also highlighted a lack of resources and training for child welfare personnel and judges who work with these youth.
The Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: Process Evaluation and System Reform Assessment Report
The Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: Final Report
Database Provides a Foundation for Product Counterfeiting Research
Program for Improving Relations and Promoting Healing Between Communities and Police Not Yet Ready for Outcome Evaluation
Advancing the Collection of Juvenile Justice Data
The National Institute of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are working to improve data on juvenile residential placement facilities and the youth they hold.