Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Understanding Domestic Radicalization and Terrorism
A National Issue Within a Global Context
Overview of Drug Courts
Insights on Adverse Effects of Elder Abuse
Strong social support is key in reversing the negative physical and mental effects of elder mistreatment, according to a recent NIJ-funded study.
Making Use of What’s Not Visible in Trace Evidence Examinations
Nanoparticles and other subvisible particles potentially present in nearly all trace evidence are often overlooked in forensic investigations. NIJ-supported researchers have characterized several types of particles and developed detection methods.
The Known Unknown: Research Needed To Plug Knowledge Gaps on Impact of Court Telepresence Technology
Courts face a technological balancing act: How best to use devices that allow individuals to appear in court remotely while preserving the right to a fair trial. A panel of court professionals examined the issue and recommended relevant research needs.
Implementing a School Tip Line? New Research Provides a Blueprint
Tip lines make possible confidential reporting of threats and problems and may benefit schools beset by safety and crime threats. More studies are needed on their effectiveness, but a new tip line toolkit instructs schools on how they work.
Reducing the Need for Victim Testimony in Human Trafficking Cases
Novel Technique Improves Analysis of Thermally Unstable Illicit Drugs
Analyzing illicit drugs such as methamphetamine is difficult because the drugs break down when heated in gas chromatographs. Investigators determined that a new method can avoid the heat issue and improve results.