Articles Published by NIJ

Researchers identified and described best practices for law enforcement interviewing of trafficking victims, based on the literature.

Multi-pronged approach of data integration, collaboration, and intelligence-led policing has helped reduce gun violence in New Jersey.

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

To increase knowledge and aid prevention efforts, the research community must develop a strategy to source, code, check, and analyze the data surrounding rare violent incidents.

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.

Social scientists and data scientists use a powerful machine learning algorithm to conduct a novel criminal justice process study.

NIJ has released an updated body armor standard to keep up with evolving weapons, improve female officer safety.

NIJ-supported researchers developed a free web tool to help forensic investigators and others interested in bone identification.

Findings and Implications From a Study To Detect Bruising on Victims With Dark Skin