Articles Published by NIJ

Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference

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.

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 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.

Three NIJ-funded evaluations enhance our understanding about the effectiveness of technology-based services for victims who experience crime and violence.

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

Positive research results from a program that aims to transform correctional culture.