Articles Published by NIJ

A former police chief reflects on how law enforcement agencies can do a better job of using science to reduce crime.

A small study of administrative segregation surprised researchers with findings that were inconsistent with those from previous studies.

Domestic and international researchers, policymakers, practitioners and advocates explore promising international programs and identify research priorities in the hopes of improving of indigent defense in the United States

For decades, America's chief answer to crime has been to put more persons behind bars for longer. That expensive strategy is yielding diminishing returns. It's time for a closer look at ways of helping individuals steer away from crime.