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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Highlighting Significant NIJ Forensic Science Investments: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Site Visit
Date Published
February 13, 2024
Applying Modern Investigation Methods to Solve Cold Cases
Date Published
March 17, 2022
How Prevalent is Violence in Missing and Unidentified Persons Cases?
Date Published
February 28, 2022
For cases in which violence is a contributing factor, new research presents the importance of characterizing the NamUs database.
Using Forensic Intelligence To Combat Serial and Organized Violent Crimes
Date Published
October 21, 2020
Integrating forensic evidence into the intelligence process is an evolutionary next step in reducing, disrupting, and preventing violent crime.
Notes from the Field: Solving Missing Persons Cases in Indian Country
Date Published
November 20, 2019
Missing persons cases are overwhelming — not just for families, but for communities as a whole. When someone goes missing and is never found, families lack closure. The impact of the loss can spread through the whole community.
Solving the Missing Indigenous Person Data Crisis: NamUs 2.0
Date Published
July 12, 2019
Using Innovative Technology to Investigate Targeted Mass Violence: What the Future Holds
Date Published
May 30, 2017
Identifying Missing Persons Through Legislation
Date Published
August 1, 2016
New York state law requires county medical examiners to report identifying information on remains to NamUs.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 264
Date Published
October 28, 2009
Director's Message: NIJ Journal Issue No. 259
Date Published
March 17, 2008
Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains: The Nation’s Silent Mass Disaster
Date Published
February 1, 2007