Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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.
Many Teachers are Victimized by Students and the School’s Response Matters for Their Well-Being
Research shows that a substantial proportion of teachers experience victimization from their students & are often dissatisfied by the school’s response. Teachers tended to be more satisfied with that response if the environment fosters procedural justice.
From the Director: Body Armor Standards Updated to Better Protect Those in the Line of Fire
Drugs and Crime Research Projects
Advancing Situational and Developmental Approaches To Prevent Sexual Violence
Growing evidence supports using situational and developmental crime prevention approaches to complement traditional law enforcement and criminal justice interventions to combat sexual violence.
Detecting Fentanyl Use Through Court-Ordered Mandatory Drug Testing
Researchers develop a more accurate picture of fentanyl use prevalence among people under court-ordered mandatory drug testing.
Undocumented Immigrant Offending Rate Lower Than U.S.-Born Citizen Rate
Analysis of Texas arrest records indicates a consistent trend across violent, drug, property, and traffic offenses between 2012 and 2018.
Child Trauma: Determining Accidental Injury From Intentional Abuse
NIJ has funded academic institutions and medical examiners’ offices to research the determination of intentional versus accidental trauma in infants and children.
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.
Addressing the Challenges of Detecting Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
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.
Alternative Traffic Enforcement: Identifying Areas for Future Research
An overview of the current state of alternative traffic enforcement practice and discusses opportunities for future research.
Patents Generated by NIJ-Sponsored 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.
Five Things About Youth and Delinquency
These five findings provide insights into the nature, scope, and context of youth and delinquency.
Improving Assault Victim Contact: From Evidence to Action
How Research Is Improving Assault Victim Contact and Case Closure Rates
Reducing Gun Violence Through Integrated Forensic Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Sharing
Multi-pronged approach of data integration, collaboration, and intelligence-led policing has helped reduce gun violence in New Jersey.
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.
Restoring Promise
Positive research results from a program that aims to transform correctional culture.
Detecting Drugs in Hair: Is It Drug Use or Environmental Contamination?
NIJ-funded researchers develop a new approach to address a long-standing problem in toxicology.