Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
'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.
Guidance to Employers and Job Seekers on the Use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Process
Challenges of Conducting Research in Prisons
What Is Administrative Segregation?
Suicide Watch Technologies Could Improve Monitoring, Reduce Staff Time
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.
NIJ Journal Issue 263, June 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Using Technology to Make Prisons and Jails Safer
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.