Men Who Murder Their Families: What the Research Tells Us
NIJ hosts a forum to discuss the problem and the warning signs that foreshadow these events.
Perspectives on Civil Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases: The Rural and Urban Divide
Civil protective orders can be an effective tool for domestic violence prevention.
Research in Practice: When a Researcher-Practitioner Partnership Works
The National Institute of Justice Commemorates the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Untested Evidence: Not Just a Crime Lab Issue
A new study examines forensic evidence caseloads in law enforcement agencies.
Voices From the Field: Stalking
Stalking often goes undetected, so how can the victims be protected?
How to Identify Hot Spots and Read a Crime Map
Solving Missing Persons Cases
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System has helped agencies solve cases and allowed families to find resolution.
NIJ Journal Issue 266, May 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Finding Safe and Effective Alternatives to the Highway Flare
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 265
The Long View of Crime
Information collected over time provides valuable insight into criminal behavior.
The Prevalence of Elder Abuse
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Drug Court Performance Measures, Program Evaluation and Cost Efficiency – Logic Model for Adult Drug Courts
Why the Demand for DNA Testing Is Increasing
The demand for DNA testing is rising because everyone is becoming more aware of the potential of DNA evidence to help solve cases.