Articles Published by NIJ

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Comparing Violent Extremism and Terrorism to Other Forms of Targeted Violence

The Fight Against Rampant Gun Violence: Data-Driven Scientific Research Will Light the Way

In North American Somali Communities, A Complex Mix of Factors Influence Gang Involvement, Violent Extremism

Gangs vs. Extremists: Solutions for Gangs May Not Work Against Extremism

Functional Family Therapy–Gangs: Adapting an Evidence-Based Program To Reduce Gang Involvement

Changing Course: Preventing Gang Membership

Tailored Functional Family Therapy Program Shows Promise for Reducing Subsequent Criminal Activity in a Population at High Risk for Joining Gangs

Date Published

November 20, 2018

A rigorous trial application of Functional Family Therapy to youth at risk of gang involvement, or already involved, finds promising outcome and cost advantages.

Using Restrictive Housing to Manage Gangs in U.S. Prisons

Wrongful Convictions and DNA Exonerations: Understanding the Role of Forensic Science

Date Published

September 7, 2017

A review of erroneous convictions that involved forensic science can help identify critical lessons for forensic scientists as they perform testing, interpret results, render conclusions, and testify in court.