Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Prison Rape Elimination Act
Overview of Reentry
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.
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.
Suicide Watch Technologies Could Improve Monitoring, Reduce Staff Time
Developing the Risk Instrument
Impact of Prison Experience on Recidivism
Conviction Status Impacts the Employment Prospects of Young Men
Preventing Future Crime With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
One form of psychotherapy stands out in the criminal justice system.
Evaluation of Getting Ready
Recidivism Is a Core Criminal Justice Concern
Recidivism is one of the most fundamental concepts in criminal justice. It refers to a person's relapse into criminal behavior, often after the person receives sanctions or undergoes intervention for a previous crime.
NIJ Journal Issue 261, October 2008
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.