Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Role of Equipment Performance Standards in Correctional Settings
To help improve criminal justice policy and practice, NIJ develops performance standards for the unique equipment used by corrections agencies
Automated Kiosks Can help Community Supervision Agencies Manage High caseloads of Low-risk Clients
Automated kiosks can provide cost-efficient, effective support in managing those at low risk for offending.
How NIJ Is Advancing Technology in Corrections
Identifying Technology Needs and Innovations to Advance Corrections
NIJ and a team led by the RAND Corporation are examining how technology could help corrections agencies relieve staff and facility limitations and improve training, policies, and practices
National Study of Prison Closings
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.
History of GPS Monitoring Policies in California
The Economist's Guide to Crime Busting
The old divide between hard and soft strategies is breaking down under a wave of new thinking about how to control crime.
Guidance to Employers and Job Seekers on the Use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Process
Improving Access to Services for Females Returning to the Community
An evaluation of re-entry services for females shows that increasing access can lead to modest improvements in key areas
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.