Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Advancing Justice for the Missing and Unidentified Through Research
Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Direct Comparison of Body Fluid Identification Technologies
Forensic investigators now have more information on the performance of identification technologies for biological fluids.
Addressing the Challenges of Detecting Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
NIJ has funded research to address the challenges of detecting DFSA for several years. This research includes projects that examine ways to improve forensic hair testing and how drugs modify blood proteins.
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.
Detecting Drugs in Hair: Is It Drug Use or Environmental Contamination?
NIJ-funded researchers develop a new approach to address a long-standing problem in toxicology.
Determining the Age-At-Death of Infants, Children, and Teens
Researchers have developed a tool that uses dental remains to accurately determine the age-at-death of the young and very young.
Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group: Operational Requirements
Patents Generated by NIJ-Sponsored Projects
Highlighting Significant NIJ Forensic Science Investments: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Site Visit
Police Crime Lab Accreditation Initiative
Understanding Forensic Intelligence: The NIJ Framework
Detecting Drug Exposure Long After the Fact: New Method Proves Effective
NIJ-funded researchers develop a novel blood protein modification assay to detect drug exposure long after the limits of traditional urine or blood tests.
Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency
New tool for DNA extraction improves workflow without sacrificing quality.
Embodying Evidence to Action: Tracking the Impact of Three Key NIJ Research Investments
Summary of the Opening Plenary at the 2023 NIJ Research Conference
Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis
NIJ-funded research reveals how long DNA is detectable on various surfaces under different conditions.
When DNA Samples Are Complicated: Calculating Variation in Mixed Samples Interpretation
NIJ-funded researchers create precision and accuracy statistics to assess variation in the interpretation of complex DNA mixtures.
Scientist Wins Prestigious Charles Mann Award for NIJ-Supported Research
Igor Lednev, a SUNY chemistry professor, and several of his students, won top awards for their Raman spectroscopy research at the recent SCIX conference.
The History and Legacy of the Latent Fingerprint Black Box Study
The FBI's black box study on latent prints continues to influence the criminal justice system's understanding of the validity and reliability of forensic testimony.