Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Functional Family Therapy–Gangs: Adapting an Evidence-Based Program To Reduce Gang Involvement
NIJ-supported studies are examining whether an evidence-based delinquency prevention program can be modified to prevent gang involvement and reduce the criminal activities of gang members.
Notes From the Field: Using Evidence-Based Policing To Combat Violent Crime
The Evolution and Impact of Electronic Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes, first introduced in the U.S. market in 2006, have evolved from nicotine delivery systems to sophisticated, customizable devices that can deliver a range of illicit drugs.
Determining the Age of a Sample Using RNA Sequencing
The forensic power of DNA is clear, but biological evidence also contains RNA, another potential source of information. Because RNA decomposes quickly, its utility is considered limited. Could this decomposition provide information about a sample’s age?
Creating the ‘Connected Cop’ Through a Broadband Network
Workforce Issues in Corrections
Skin Microbe Colonies Used for Human Identification
Humans transfer trace signatures of unique colonies of microbes on our skin to objects we touch. The tiny size of that signature make it difficult for investigators to identify an individual. Research now has made that identification more likely.