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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)
Missing Native American Persons: Nebraska Study Details Scope of Problem, Urges Culturally Sensitive Research and Better Access to Justice
Date Published
May 18, 2023
Building relationships between tribal and non-tribal law agencies is a key step for addressing high incidence of reported missing persons cases, NIJ-supported study finds.
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.
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation’s Missing
Date Published
November 19, 2017
As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.
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. 260
Date Published
January 23, 2011
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