Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Improving Forensic Death Investigation
The death investigation community searches for solutions for a fragmented system
Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases
New research offers hope for extending the timeline for collecting samples suitable for DNA profiling in sexual assault cases.
In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends
Hot spot policing drills down to the micro-level.
In Brief: Expanding Research by Sharing Data
NIJ makes data available for future research.
Minimizing the Risks of Hazardous Materials: The CBRN Standard
NIJ's new ensemble standard is designed to meet the special needs of law enforcement officers.
New Technologies Promise Better Future Results
Sidebar to the article Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases by Terry Taylor.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 267
What Is STR Analysis?
Tailoring the Interview for Special Populations
Toward a Better Way to Interview Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
A study tests interview protocols in the hope of getting better case outcomes.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Overview of Rape and Sexual Violence
Backlogs of Forensic DNA Evidence
Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes
Making Sense of DNA Backlogs - Myths vs. Reality
NIJ addresses the challenge of keeping up with an increasing volume of evidence.