Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Safeguarding Forensic Science Professionals
The field is just beginning to acknowledge the unique need for a better scientific understanding of the impact of trauma exposure on forensic professionals.
A Practical Guide to Interviewing Potential Human Trafficking Victims
Researchers identified and described best practices for law enforcement interviewing of trafficking victims, based on the literature.
From the Director: Body Armor Standards Updated to Better Protect Those in the Line of Fire
Advancing Situational and Developmental Approaches To Prevent Sexual Violence
Growing evidence supports using situational and developmental crime prevention approaches to complement traditional law enforcement and criminal justice interventions to combat sexual violence.
Detecting Fentanyl Use Through Court-Ordered Mandatory Drug Testing
Researchers develop a more accurate picture of fentanyl use prevalence among people under court-ordered mandatory drug testing.
Improving Sexual Assault Kit Outcomes
Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.
Reducing Gun Violence Through Integrated Forensic Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Sharing
Multi-pronged approach of data integration, collaboration, and intelligence-led policing has helped reduce gun violence in New Jersey.
The Daunting Task of Strengthening Medical Examiner and Coroner Investigations Across Hundreds of Jurisdictions
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.
Examining Financial Fraud Against Older Adults
Analyzing data from a nationally representative sample of adults can shed light on financial fraud victimization committed against adults age 60 or older.
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.
Attitudes of Reporting Officers Extracted From Incident Reports Can Affect Rape Case Outcomes
Social scientists and data scientists use a powerful machine learning algorithm to conduct a novel criminal justice process study.
Five Things About Community-Based Terrorism Prevention Programs
Five Things About Protecting Against Mass Attacks
Five Things About Vaping and E-Cigarettes
Using Science To Enhance Equity
Findings and Implications From a Study To Detect Bruising on Victims With Dark Skin