Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Evaluation of Swab Materials in Forensic DNA Testing: A Systematic Review
Results of a systematic literature review and analysis to determine which swab types work best for collecting biological evidence
Forensic Science Strategic Research Plan, 2022-2026 (Version 1.1)
30 Years of the Violence Against Women Act: Endurance, Expansion, and the Next Era
Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Insights Into Mail Fraud Come From Scammers’ Own Records
An analysis of fraudsters’ own databases shed light on mass marketing victimization, showing that older adults are harmed disproportionately.
Direct Comparison of Body Fluid Identification Technologies
Forensic investigators now have more information on the performance of identification technologies for biological fluids.
A Practical Guide to Interviewing Potential Human Trafficking Victims
Researchers identified and described best practices for law enforcement interviewing of trafficking victims, based on the literature.
Drugs and Crime Research Projects
Improving Sexual Assault Kit Outcomes
Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.
Five Things About Youth and Delinquency
These five findings provide insights into the nature, scope, and context of youth and delinquency.
Tip Lines Can Lower Violence Exposure in Schools
Anonymous reporting systems only work if the whole school community learns when and how to use them.