Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Developing the Next Generation of Law Enforcement Leaders
Using Research to Move Policing Forward
A 2014 LEADS scholar explains how his agency uses evidence-based research to reduce crime and better help the public
NIJ Funding: Supporting Emerging Scientists, Building Our Future
One influential scientist reflects on the pivotal role that NIJ funding has played during his prolific career in forensic science.
Evaluating the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center
NIJ-funded evaluations show that the multidisciplinary model refers more elder abuse cases to the district attorney and the Office of the Public Guardian.
Tracking Movements With Isotopes
NIJ-supported researchers are using oxygen and strontium isotopes to help law enforcement identify victims.
Successful Models for Change and Challenges for the Criminal Justice System
A Glimpse at Ongoing Sentinel Event Review Research Projects
Testing a Concept and Beyond: Can the Criminal Justice System Adopt a Nonblaming Practice?
NIJ's Sentinel Events Initiative explores how a culture-changing review of errors could improve the criminal justice system.
Overview of Controlled Substances
Looking for the Link: The Impact of Foreclosures on Neighborhood Crime Rates
Three NIJ-funded studies can help community stakeholders better understand the complex relationship between foreclosures and crime levels in neighborhoods.
Fighting Crime With Science
NIJ research and development projects hold promise for significantly improving forensic science disciplines.
Recreational Research: Analyzing 'Designer Drugs' at Miami’s Premier Electronic Music Festival
Working With Institutional Review Boards
GPS Supervision in California: One Technology, Two Contrasting Goals
Two NIJ-supported studies with very different results show that GPS technology may be used to help prevent crime in various ways.