Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
NIJ Listening Sessions With Victims and Exonerees of Wrongful Conviction
Wrongful Convictions and DNA Exonerations: Understanding the Role of Forensic Science
A review of erroneous convictions that involved forensic science can help identify critical lessons for forensic scientists as they perform testing, interpret results, render conclusions, and testify in court.
National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Recommendations for a victim-centered approach in responding to sexual assault cases.
Using Innovative Technology to Investigate Targeted Mass Violence: What the Future Holds
Who Loaded the Gun? Recovering DNA from Bullet Casings
Forensic Science: A Time of Transformation
The field finds itself in turmoil over how experts present their results in the courtroom.
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.
Tracking Movements With Isotopes
NIJ-supported researchers are using oxygen and strontium isotopes to help law enforcement identify victims.
Defining a Face: What Can DNA Phenotyping Really Tell Us About An Unknown Sample?
Five Things About Sexual Assault Kits
Marie Garcia Talks About NIJ's Graduate Research Fellowship
Addressing the Impact of Wrongful Convictions on Crime Victims
We need to better understand how wrongful convictions affect the original crime victims and improve systemic support available to them.