Articles Published by NIJ

Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice

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Comparing Violent Extremism and Terrorism to Other Forms of Targeted Violence

The Fight Against Rampant Gun Violence: Data-Driven Scientific Research Will Light the Way

In North American Somali Communities, A Complex Mix of Factors Influence Gang Involvement, Violent Extremism

Gangs vs. Extremists: Solutions for Gangs May Not Work Against Extremism

Functional Family Therapy–Gangs: Adapting an Evidence-Based Program To Reduce Gang Involvement

Date Published

March 5, 2020

NIJ-supported studies are examining whether an evidence-based delinquency prevention program can be modified to prevent gang involvement and reduce the criminal activities of gang members.

Changing Course: Preventing Gang Membership

Tailored Functional Family Therapy Program Shows Promise for Reducing Subsequent Criminal Activity in a Population at High Risk for Joining Gangs

Date Published

November 20, 2018

A rigorous trial application of Functional Family Therapy to youth at risk of gang involvement, or already involved, finds promising outcome and cost advantages.

Using Restrictive Housing to Manage Gangs in U.S. Prisons

Wrongful Convictions and DNA Exonerations: Understanding the Role of Forensic Science

Market Survey of Offender Tracking Technologies Gives Agencies a Snapshot of Available Products

Date Published

September 30, 2016

Law enforcement and corrections administrators tasked with implementing electronic monitoring programs can find information that may help them make procurement decisions in a study conducted with NIJ funding.