Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative: The Basics
Applying Carbon-14 Dating to Recent Human Remains
Measuring carbon-14 levels in human tissue could help forensic scientists determine age and year of death in cases involving unidentified human remains.
Challenges of Conducting Research in Prisons
In Brief: Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert
A new course helps forensic specialists prepare for testifying in court.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 269
Study Raises Questions About Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement
A small study of administrative segregation surprised researchers with findings that were inconsistent with those from previous studies.
What Is Carbon Dating?
Improving NIJ's Peer Review Process: The Scientific Review Panel Pilot Project
NIJ is piloting a new grant application peer review process with standing panels designed to improve the consistency, fairness and transparency of peer review at the Institute.
10-Hour Shifts Offer Cost Savings and Other Benefits to Law Enforcement Agencies
Police executives can improve morale and reduce overtime costs by offering officers the option of working 10-hour shifts. Importantly, 10-hour shifts do not adversely affect performance, according to NIJ-funded research.