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
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
The reliability, interpretability, and cost-benefit of three-dimensional laser-scanned images for crime scene documentation is assessed.
The Effects of Temperature on Blowfly Colonization of Decomposing Human Bodies
Development of blowflies on a body is a standard forensic measure of time since death, but temperature variations can alter that development and mislead investigators.
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
Five Things About School-Based Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs
CrimeSolutions - The Evidence-Based Guide for Justice Agencies in Search of Practices and Programs that Really Work
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.
But What Does It Mean? Defining, Measuring, and Analyzing Desistance From Crime in Criminal Justice
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Role of Human Services During Community Supervision
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