Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Why the Demand for DNA Testing Is Increasing
The demand for DNA testing is rising because everyone is becoming more aware of the potential of DNA evidence to help solve cases.
Collecting and Analyzing Tribal Data
Creating a Sustainable and Effective Tribal Criminal Justice System
The CIRCLE Evaluation: How Can Federal Funds Best Assist Tribal Nations?
Sources of Crime Data: Uniform Crime Reports and the National Incident-Based Reporting System
Two major sources of crime statistics commonly used in the United States are the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
NIJ Journal Issue 264, November 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Debating DNA Collection
DNA helps law enforcement investigate and prosecute crime, but the new trend of preconviction DNA collection raises serious Fourth Amendment issues for the criminal justice community.