Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Addressing the Challenges of Detecting Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
NIJ has funded research to address the challenges of detecting DFSA for several years. This research includes projects that examine ways to improve forensic hair testing and how drugs modify blood proteins.
New Approaches to Policing High-Risk Intimate Partner Victims and Those Committing the Crimes
Risks in Adolescence That Lead to Intimate Partner Violence in Young Adulthood
NIJ-funded study examined the developmental and familial pathways to intimate partner violence involvement in young adulthood and identify partner influences on intimate partner violence.
The Need for Mandatory Domestic Violence Training for Court-Appointed Custody Evaluators
Evaluating What Works for Victims and Those Committing Offenses: The Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative
Differences Between Two National Surveys
Research Designs in the Real World: Testing the Effectiveness of an Intimate Partner Violence Intervention
Many factors can influence study design, particularly when evaluating intervention in the field. Although randomized controlled trials are considered the gold standard of evaluations, there are certain considerations that may exclude their use.
Services for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: Encouraging Stronger Research Methods to Produce More Valid Results
Using rigorous research methods like randomized controlled trials can help increase confidence in evaluation findings.
Domestic Violence Courts: Batterer Programs, Monitoring, and Assessments
Evaluating a Program to Reduce Child Maltreatment and Intimate Partner Violence
Measuring Intimate Partner (Domestic) Violence
Domestic Violence Shelters Meet Survivor's Needs
Domestic violence shelters are meeting the needs of abuse survivors and their children, providing services like housing, mental health counseling, and legal assistance.