Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Evaluation of Swab Materials in Forensic DNA Testing: A Systematic Review
Studies of Mistreatment of Older Adults Offer Solutions to an Urgent and Growing Societal Problem
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.
Insights Into Mail Fraud Come From Scammers’ Own Records
An analysis of fraudsters’ own databases shed light on mass marketing victimization, showing that older adults are harmed disproportionately.
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.
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.
What’s That Drug? Fast Screening of Seized Drugs
NIJ-funded scientists from West Virginia University develop quick, easy, and accurate drug tests.
New Screening Method to Detect Drugs and Poisons Postmortem
The Miami-Dade medical examiner’s office has developed a quick method to screen fluids for hundreds of drugs simultaneously, improving workflow.