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.

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

NIJ-funded research challenges some common assumptions about what motivates young people to engage in violent extremism.

NIJ is committed to promoting rigorous research on how best to successfully integrate individuals returning from jail or prison.

Advanced Technology to Prevent Crime and Support Reentry

A new line of research envisions mobile devices tapping into artificial intelligence to make reentry more efficient and more likely to succeed for those reentering supervisors, their supervisors, and communities.

Recently completed research supported by NIJ, closely comparing different types of facial analysis algorithms — including a long-time law enforcement workhorse — reveals that high-powered, deep neural networks can deliver improved performance.

A Study of Health, Wellness, and Safety of American Indian and Alaska Native Women Living in Tribal Communities

NIJ is committed to realizing the full potential of artificial intelligence to promote public safety and reduce crime.