Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism
An Overview of NIJ's Research Portfolio
The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions
Research has found key areas within forensic science that are associated with higher rates of wrongful convictions. Addressing them should strengthen trust in our criminal justice system.
OsteoID: A New Forensic Tool to Help Identify the Species of Skeletal Remains
NIJ-supported researchers developed a free web tool to help forensic investigators and others interested in bone identification.
Understanding Forensic Intelligence: The NIJ Framework
Detecting Drug Exposure Long After the Fact: New Method Proves Effective
NIJ-funded researchers develop a novel blood protein modification assay to detect drug exposure long after the limits of traditional urine or blood tests.
What Works in De-Escalation Training
Implementation Lessons and Taking It to Scale
Research Rooted in Machine Learning Challenges Conventional Thinking About the Pathways to Violent Extremism
NIJ-funded research challenges some common assumptions about what motivates young people to engage in violent extremism.
Police Use Science and Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence
In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence
Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines: Technology Helps Reach Underserved Populations
Chat lines and text lines can be lifelines for victims of crime and trauma who need help.