Articles Published by NIJ

Chapter 1 from "Building Evidence for Action: Innovative Research from NIJ LEADS"

The field is just beginning to acknowledge the unique need for a better scientific understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on forensic professionals.

Forensic investigators now have more information on the performance of identification technologies for biological fluids.

Researchers identified and described best practices for law enforcement interviewing of trafficking victims, based on the literature.

Researchers develop a more accurate picture of fentanyl use prevalence among people under court-ordered mandatory drug testing.

NIJ has funded academic institutions and medical examiners’ offices to research the determination of intentional versus accidental trauma in infants and children.

Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.

NIJ has funded research to address the challenges of detecting DFSA for several years. This research includes projects that examine ways to improve forensic hair testing and how drugs modify blood proteins.

NIJ-funded scientists from West Virginia University develop quick, easy, and accurate drug tests.

Multi-pronged approach of data integration, collaboration, and intelligence-led policing has helped reduce gun violence in New Jersey.