Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Studies of Mistreatment of Older Adults Offer Solutions to an Urgent and Growing Societal Problem
Aging populations face abuse in many forms, and the search for data-driven solutions has lagged. New NIJ-backed projects offer answers derived from other research areas.
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
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.
Postmortem CT Scans Supplement and Replace Full Autopsies
As medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide face a severe shortage of forensic pathologists, New Mexico has pioneered the use of CT scans to reduce autopsy numbers and reduce costs.
Drugs and Crime Research Projects
Evaluating Technology-Based Services for Victims of Crime
Three NIJ-funded evaluations enhance our understanding about the effectiveness of technology-based services for victims who experience crime and violence.
What’s That Drug? Fast Screening of Seized Drugs
NIJ-funded scientists from West Virginia University develop quick, easy, and accurate drug tests.
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.