Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 267
Toward a Better Way to Interview Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
A study tests interview protocols in the hope of getting better case outcomes.
Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases
New research offers hope for extending the timeline for collecting samples suitable for DNA profiling in sexual assault cases.
In Brief: Expanding Research by Sharing Data
NIJ makes data available for future research.
Police Use of Force: The Impact of Less-Lethal Weapons and Tactics
Study suggests that less-lethal weapons decrease rates of injuries.
In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends
Hot spot policing drills down to the micro-level.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Cell Phones in Prisons
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 261
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 260
Victims and the Individuals Who Commit Sexual Violence
Overview of Rape and Sexual Violence
Reporting of Sexual Violence Incidents
Backlogs of Forensic DNA Evidence
Using DNA to Solve Property Crimes
Making Sense of DNA Backlogs - Myths vs. Reality
NIJ addresses the challenge of keeping up with an increasing volume of evidence.
Police Roadside Safety: Tools to Increase Visibility
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 266
Predictive Policing: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Law enforcement explores ways to anticipate and prevent crime.
In Brief: Hawaii HOPE
Calming Down: Could Sedative Drugs Be a Less-Lethal Option?
Elder Abuse Emerges From the Shadows of Public Consciousness
Two recent studies shed light on the prevalence and detection of an often overlooked crime.
Preventing, Preparing for Critical Incidents in Schools
Evaluating Gun Violence as an Illicit Supply-and-Demand Marketplace
Preventing Future Crime With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
One form of psychotherapy stands out in the criminal justice system.