Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Advancing Justice for the Missing and Unidentified Through Research
Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Postmortem CT Scans Supplement and Replace Full Autopsies
As medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide face a severe shortage of forensic pathologists, New Mexico has pioneered the use of CT scans to reduce autopsy numbers and reduce costs.
Drugs and Crime Research Projects
Child Trauma: Determining Accidental Injury From Intentional Abuse
NIJ has funded academic institutions and medical examiners’ offices to research the determination of intentional versus accidental trauma in infants and children.
What’s That Drug? Fast Screening of Seized Drugs
NIJ-funded scientists from West Virginia University develop quick, easy, and accurate drug tests.
Is It an Accident or Abuse? Researchers Develop Predictive Models for Pediatric Head Injuries
NIJ-supported research has enabled biomechanical experts to improve predictive models of head injuries in children, helping physicians and law enforcement to better distinguish between accidental injury and abuse.