U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.

Violent crime

Scott Mourtgos

Title
Assistant Professor; 2020 NIJ LEADS Law Enforcement Officer

Juvenile Arrests, 2018

Date Published
June 2020
Agencies
NIJ, OJJDP
Publication Type
Youth-Oriented Material, Statistics, Report (Annual/Periodic)

NIJ Journal Issue 282: Violent Crime

NIJ Journal 282: Focus on Violent Crime

The NIJ Journal, published several times a year, 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.

Each issue of the NIJ Journal will now focus on a single theme, allowing the articles to dive into one specific topic from...

Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases

Date Published
June 15, 2020

Cold case investigations have revealed that, in many cases, those responsible also are responsible for multiple crimes. Therefore, prioritizing cold case investigations can assist in both resolving crimes and preventing future ones.