Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Through Their Eyes: How Prisoners Make Sense of Their Incarceration
The penal consciousness framework offers a new way to understand the experiences of punishment.
National Study of Prison Closings
Prison Rape Elimination Act
'Cultural Shift' Is Among Findings of Second Chance Act Evaluation
The first phase of an NIJ-funded evaluation finds that re-entry programs are moving toward a rehabilitative philosophy and an acceptance of evidence-based practices.
Overview of Reentry
History of GPS Monitoring Policies in California
Individuals Convicted of a Sex Offense Who Are Monitored by GPS Found to Commit Fewer Crimes
An NIJ-sponsored research project examines the impact that GPS monitoring has on the recidivism rates of those committing sex offenses in California.
Using GPS to Monitor Persons Convicted of Sex Offenses
Guidance to Employers and Job Seekers on the Use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Process
Challenges of Conducting Research in Prisons
Study Raises Questions About Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement
A small study of administrative segregation surprised researchers with findings that were inconsistent with those from previous studies.
What Is Administrative Segregation?
Suicide Watch Technologies Could Improve Monitoring, Reduce Staff Time
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 268
Beyond the Prison Bubble
For decades, America's chief answer to crime has been to put more persons behind bars for longer. That expensive strategy is yielding diminishing returns. It's time for a closer look at ways of helping individuals steer away from crime.
Impact of Prison Experience on Recidivism
Conviction Status Impacts the Employment Prospects of Young Men
Potential for Redemption in Employment in an Era of Widespread Criminal Background Checks
Preventing Future Crime With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
One form of psychotherapy stands out in the criminal justice system.