Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
How Things Burn: Developing Realistic Models of How Materials Combust and Degrade in a Fire
Researchers have created a more accurate methodology for predicting how things burn
Crime Scene Documentation: Weighing the Merits of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning
The reliability, interpretability, and cost-benefit of three-dimensional laser-scanned images for crime scene documentation is assessed.
Federally Backed Human Trafficking Task Force Model Yields Progress, and Opportunities for Continued Growth
Evaluation of state-based task forces using “Enhanced Collaborative Model” reveals steady gains but recommends improvements, such as a more balanced approach to sex and labor trafficking.
Improving Bruise Detection with Alternate Light
Improving the Collection of Digital Evidence
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.
Five Things About School-Based Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs
Pathways to Desistance From Crime Among Juveniles and Adults: Applications to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
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International Perspectives and Lessons Learned on Desistance
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NIJ’s Courts Research: Examining Alternatives to Incarceration for Veterans and Other Policy Innovation
NIJ’s evaluation of veterans treatment courts is a recent example of applied research under its Courts Research Portfolio, which examines pretrial, prosecution, and sentencing policies; problem-solving courts, and other alternatives to incarceration.
The Impact of Incarceration on the Desistance Process Among Individuals Who Chronically Engage in Criminal Activity
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But What Does It Mean? Defining, Measuring, and Analyzing Desistance From Crime in Criminal Justice
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Evaluating Aerial Systems for Crime-Scene Reconstruction
New drone-mounted remote sensing technologies could complement conventional ground-based laser scanning in efficiently recreating crime scenes for forensic analysis.