Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Sexual Violence Against Alaska Women: Village Public Safety Officers Having Some Impact
Village public safety officers, Alaska paraprofessional first-responders serving tribal communities, have significantly affected law enforcement’s response to reported cases of sexual abuse of minors, according to NIJ-supported research.
Understanding the Impact of Ventilation on Burn Patterns Can Aid Arson Investigations
In response to a National Academy of Sciences report calling for more research on the variability of burn patterns, Underwriters Laboratories scientists conducted studies on how ventilation affects fire patterns in residential structures.
Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism
A National Issue Within a Global Context
Gaps in Reporting Human Trafficking Incidents Result in Significant Undercounting
Deficient data on the incidence of human trafficking offenses reflect pervasive issues with incident identification and reporting, a study combining stakeholder interviews and data analysis shows.
The IMPACTT of a Patrol Officer: Evaluating Productivity Metrics
Video Games Designed To Address Sexual Assault on Campus
NIJ-funded research assessing video games designed to reduce sexual assault on campus yielded some positive results, but showed a lack of sustained benefits on key metrics.
Reducing the Need for Victim Testimony in Human Trafficking Cases
Effect of High-Visibility Enforcement on Motor Vehicle Crashes
Taking on the Dark Web: Law Enforcement Experts ID Investigative Needs
An expert workshop on a hidden hub of crime on the internet identified priority investigative needs, including demystifying the “dark web”, training investigators to identify dark web evidence and activity, and building cross-jurisdictional partnerships.