Articles Published by NIJ

The field is just beginning to acknowledge the unique need for a better scientific understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on forensic professionals.

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

Scientific study finds that many widely recognized indicators of trafficking in online escort ads are likely not reliable. Research also produces new practice guide.

After a five-year fact-finding mission, a multi-agency working group has identified a host of problems in the U.S. medical examiner/coroner system, but solutions remain elusive.

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.

Two NIJ-funded studies examine new ways to analyze trace evidence in the aftermath of an explosion or bombing.

In an NIJ podcast, LEADS Scholars from three police departments discuss how they worked with community organizations and used evidence-based policing to reduce gun violence