Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Attorney General's Reentry Council
Preventing Children's Exposure to Violence: The Defending Childhood Initiative
An NIJ-funded evaluation takes a close look at communities developing strategies to address childhood exposure to violence.
Case Characteristics of Untested Sexual Assault Kits in Los Angeles
Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons
Interim data from an Urban Institute study provide a detailed look at state arrestee DNA collection laws
To Err is Human: Using Science to Reduce Mistaken Eyewitness Identifications Through Police Lineups
Researchers take police lineup studies from the laboratory to the field.
Being Smart on Crime With Evidence-based Policing
A former police chief reflects on how law enforcement agencies can do a better job of using science to reduce crime.
How Conducted Energy Devices Work
Anti-Gang Strategies
Impact of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on Research Agenda
Minimizing the Risks of Hazardous Materials: The CBRN Standard
NIJ's new ensemble standard is designed to meet the special needs of law enforcement officers.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes
Calming Down: Could Sedative Drugs Be a Less-Lethal Option?
Elder Abuse Emerges From the Shadows of Public Consciousness
Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.
Keeping Officers Safe on the Road
Several reports highlight visibility issues for law enforcement and safety personnel responding to roadside incidents.
Organizational Learning and Islamic Militancy
Law enforcement may be able to exploit terrorists' inexperience to deter attacks.