Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases
New research offers hope for extending the timeline for collecting samples suitable for DNA profiling in sexual assault cases.
New Technologies Promise Better Future Results
Sidebar to the article Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases by Terry Taylor.
Solving the Problem of Untested Evidence in Sexual Assaults
NIJ's forthcoming special report, The Road Ahead: Unanalyzed Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases, looks into ways to move sexual assault kits forward.
What Is STR Analysis?
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Making Sense of DNA Backlogs - Myths vs. Reality
NIJ addresses the challenge of keeping up with an increasing volume of evidence.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 266
Untested Evidence: Not Just a Crime Lab Issue
A new study examines forensic evidence caseloads in law enforcement agencies.
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.
NIJ Journal Issue 264, November 2009
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.