Articles Published by NIJ

Growing evidence supports using situational and developmental crime prevention approaches to complement traditional law enforcement and criminal justice interventions to combat sexual violence.

Scientific study finds that many widely recognized indicators of trafficking in online escort ads are likely not reliable. Research also produces new practice guide.

NIJ-funded research projects have led to a better understanding of the processes that result in violent action, factors that increase the risk of radicalizing to violence, and how best to prevent and respond to violent extremism.

NIJ-backed research offers the first conceptual model for aligning victim legal services with desired results and assessing effectiveness in terms of actual client outcomes.

NIJ-supported study by START Consortium points to need for flexible approaches to monitoring and rehabilitating hate crime actors

Researchers counsel caution on interpreting probationer cognitions — thoughts and thought patterns — as predictors of desistance from crime.

First responders can help those who commit offenses who also become crime victims connect with services, but an NIJ- sponsored study reveals scant progress against systemic barriers.

Integrating forensic evidence into the intelligence process is an evolutionary next step in reducing, disrupting, and preventing violent crime.