Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 267
Toward a Better Way to Interview Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
A study tests interview protocols in the hope of getting better case outcomes.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Untested Evidence: Not Just a Crime Lab Issue
A new study examines forensic evidence caseloads in law enforcement agencies.
Why the Demand for DNA Testing Is Increasing
The demand for DNA testing is rising because everyone is becoming more aware of the potential of DNA evidence to help solve cases.
NIJ Journal Issue 264, November 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Debating DNA Collection
DNA helps law enforcement investigate and prosecute crime, but the new trend of preconviction DNA collection raises serious Fourth Amendment issues for the criminal justice community.
From Battlefield to Homefront: Mobile Laboratories Are Changing the Way We Respond to Crisis
Increasing Sexual Assault Prosecution Rates
Humane treatment shapes both the victims' recovery and the success of investigations.