Articles Published by NIJ

Positive research results from a program that aims to transform correctional culture.

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

To increase knowledge and aid prevention efforts, the research community must develop a strategy to source, code, check, and analyze the data surrounding rare violent incidents.

After a five-year fact-finding mission, a multi-agency working group has identified a host of problems in the U.S. medical examiner/coroner system, but solutions remain elusive.

NIJ-supported research shows that trauma exposure and mental health issues can have a significant yet varied impact across the violence prevention spectrum.

Partnering with NIJ, the Successful Transition and Reentry Together program of the Eastern District of Wisconsin undertook a Sentinel Event Review process to systematically review near-misses and unsuccessful cases of reentry.

Analyzing data from a nationally representative sample of adults can shed light on financial fraud victimization committed against adults age 60 or older.

NIJ-supported research has enabled biomechanical experts to improve predictive models of head injuries in children, helping physicians and law enforcement to better distinguish between accidental injury and abuse.

Two NIJ-funded studies examine new ways to analyze trace evidence in the aftermath of an explosion or bombing.

NIJ-funded researchers address the need for simple, cost-effective ways to differentiate hemp from marijuana.

Winners from NIJ’s Recidivism Forecasting Challenge share their approaches to employing risk assessments and recommendations for practitioners and scientists.