Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Looking Beyond Recidivism: New Research on Well-Being in Prisons and Jails From the National Institute of Justice
Five Things About Reentry
Emerging Relevance of Neuroscience in Corrections
Advancing the Collection of Juvenile Justice Data
The National Institute of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are working to improve data on juvenile residential placement facilities and the youth they hold.
Understanding the Impacts of Corrections Officer Suicide
NIJ-Funded Research Examines What Works for Successful Reentry
Caring for Those In Custody
Identifying high-priority needs to reduce mortality in correctional facilities
Notes from the Field: Prison Reform Reducing Restrictive Housing for Improved Prison Outcomes
Notes from the Field: Evidence-Based Practice - Research as Responsible Practice
Contraband Detection Technology: A Market Survey
Officer Safety Part 2 of 2 in a Series on Correctional Officer Wellness
Risky Business: Part 1 of 2 in a Series on Correctional Officer Wellness
Managed Access Systems Can Prevent Contraband Cellphone Use
If contraband cellphones make it into a facility, managed access systems can prevent their use.
Correctional Officer Safety and Wellness — What We Learned from the Research Literature
A new NIJ-supported paper identifies risks officers confront, assesses officers’ perspectives on workplace risk, notes key limitations in the research literature, and recommends policies designed to enhance officer well-being.
Contraband Detection Devices, What the Market Has to Offer
A new report summarizes vendor-provided information.
New Paper Looks at the Use and Impact of Correctional Programming for Inmates on Pre- and Post-Release Outcomes
State and federal prisons have long provided programming to inmates during their confinement. These programs aim to improve prisoner behavior, both before and after their release from prison.
Hidden Consequences: The Impact of Incarceration on Dependent Children
Children of incarcerated parents face profound and complex threats to their emotional, physical, educational, and financial well-being.