Articles Published by NIJ

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.

Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.

Researchers try a new way to maximize DNA in low-yield situations and reduce costs.

National Research Conference Returns After 12 Years

Summary of the Opening Plenary at the 2023 NIJ Research Conference

NIJ-funded researchers create precision and accuracy statistics to assess variation in the interpretation of complex DNA mixtures.

Greater investments in forensic research by a widening pool of scientists spark new methods despite resistance to change.

The FBI's black box study on latent prints continues to influence the criminal justice system's understanding of the validity and reliability of forensic testimony.

Introduction to the National Best Practices for Improving DNA Laboratory Process Efficiency

For cases in which violence is a contributing factor, new research presents the importance of characterizing the NamUs database.

NIJ’s evaluation of veterans treatment courts is a recent example of applied research under its Courts Research Portfolio, which examines pretrial, prosecution, and sentencing policies; problem-solving courts, and other alternatives to incarceration.