Articles Published by NIJ

A new course helps forensic specialists prepare for testifying in court.

NIJ is piloting a new grant application peer review process with standing panels designed to improve the consistency, fairness and transparency of peer review at the Institute.

NIJ endorses the basic principles laid out in the National Research Council's evaluation of the Institute and has already started to implement policies and procedures that address many of the recommendations.

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.

The death investigation community searches for solutions for a fragmented system

New research offers hope for extending the timeline for collecting samples suitable for DNA profiling in sexual assault cases.

A study tests interview protocols in the hope of getting better case outcomes.

NIJ addresses the challenge of keeping up with an increasing volume of evidence.

Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.