Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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
Forensic DNA Research and Development
Overview of Controlled Substances
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
Sexual Assault Kits - Using Science to Find Solutions
Working With Institutional Review Boards
Defining a Face: What Can DNA Phenotyping Really Tell Us About An Unknown Sample?
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.
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.