Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Helping Labs Increase Capacity and Reduce Backlogs
Seven Research Articles Resulting from NIJ Grants Make Forensic Chemistry's List of 25 Most Cited Papers
Building a Culture of Interagency Cooperation: NIJ as Catalyst
Using Artificial Intelligence to Address Criminal Justice Needs
NIJ is committed to realizing the full potential of artificial intelligence to promote public safety and reduce crime.
NIJ Marks 50 Years of Helping Criminal Justice Community
Using Isotopes in Human Hair to Reveal Personal Characteristics for Forensic Investigations
Researchers investigate the potential of using isotopes in specific amino acids in human hair as a forensic tool to provide information about an individual's age, sex, race, body mass, genetic disorders, health, and region of origin.
Funding for Forensic Research and Development, DNA Analysis, Capacity Enhancement and Other Activities
Forensic Evidence and Criminal Justice Outcomes in Sexual Assault Cases
An NIJ-funded study explored injury and forensic evidence in sexual assault cases using data from different types of medical examiners, laboratories, and the police.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 279
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Forensic Sciences
To strengthen the forensic sciences, we must engage people from a broad array of scientific disciplines and backgrounds to help provide innovative solutions to complex criminal justice issues.
Uncertainty Ahead: A Shift in How Federal Scientific Experts Can Testify
Study of Juror Judgments
Using Advanced Imaging Technologies to Enhance Autopsy Practices
Making imaging technologies available to forensic pathologists as common practice — although not without challenges — will help improve medicolegal death investigations in the United States.
The Next Generation of Crime Tools and Challenges: 3D Printing
3D printing technology both supports and challenges criminal investigation.
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation’s Missing
As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.