Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Restoring Promise
Positive research results from a program that aims to transform correctional culture.
Transforming Correctional Culture and Climate
Borrowing from innovations abroad, U.S. correctional facilities are piloting more humane living environments that are grounded in principles of restorative justice to support rehabilitation and enhance safety for all who work and reside in them.
Addressing Contraband in Prisons and Jails as the Threat of Drone Deliveries Grows
Five Things About Reentry
Getting the Most Out of Research Partnerships
Inviting inclusive research that shares program implementation findings and informs improvements in correctional climates.
NIJ’s Role Under the First Step Act
NIJ-Funded Research Examines What Works for Successful Reentry
Notes from the Field: Prison Reform Reducing Restrictive Housing for Improved Prison Outcomes
Contraband Detection Technology: A Market Survey
Using Restrictive Housing to Manage Gangs in U.S. Prisons
Managed Access Systems Can Prevent Contraband Cellphone Use
If contraband cellphones make it into a facility, managed access systems can prevent their use.
Correctional Officer Safety and Wellness — What We Learned from the Research Literature
A new NIJ-supported paper identifies risks officers confront, assesses officers’ perspectives on workplace risk, notes key limitations in the research literature, and recommends policies designed to enhance officer well-being.
Contraband Detection Devices, What the Market Has to Offer
A new report summarizes vendor-provided information.
New Paper Looks at the Use and Impact of Correctional Programming for Inmates on Pre- and Post-Release Outcomes
State and federal prisons have long provided programming to inmates during their confinement. These programs aim to improve prisoner behavior, both before and after their release from prison.