Description
Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Public Mass Shootings: Database Amasses Details of a Half Century of U.S. Mass Shootings with Firearms, Generating Psychosocial Histories
Date Published
February 3, 2022
A troubled past and leaked plans are common to those who take part in mass shootings. Most use handguns, NIJ-supported research shows.
Crime Scene Documentation: Weighing the Merits of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning
Date Published
January 17, 2022
The reliability, interpretability, and cost-benefit of three-dimensional laser-scanned images for crime scene documentation is assessed.
Research on Body-Worn Cameras and Law Enforcement
Date Published
January 7, 2022
Improving the Collection of Digital Evidence
Date Published
December 16, 2021
Two NIJ-funded projects introduce new methods and tools for collecting and processing digital evidence in cases involving child sexual abuse materials and large-scale computer networks.
The Fight Against Rampant Gun Violence: Data-Driven Scientific Research Will Light the Way
Date Published
December 2, 2021
Five Things About School-Based Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs
Date Published
November 29, 2021
Student Suspensions Have Negative Consequences, According to NYC Study
Date Published
November 12, 2021
Comprehensive study also found that schools can be safe places for students even if the surrounding neighborhood is relatively unsafe.
Pathways to Desistance From Crime Among Juveniles and Adults: Applications to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
Date Published
November 8, 2021
Executive Summary
International Perspectives and Lessons Learned on Desistance
Date Published
November 1, 2021
Executive Summary
Biosocial Factors and Their Influence on Desistance
Date Published
October 12, 2021
Executive Summary