Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Looking Beyond Recidivism: New Research on Well-Being in Prisons and Jails From the National Institute of Justice
The Overlooked Role of Jails in the Discussion of Legitimacy: Implications for Trust and Procedural Justice
A New View of Jails: Exploring Complexity in Jails-Based Research
The future of jails-based research lies in challenging traditional mental models of jails and building on system and complexity science.
Predicting Recidivism: Continuing To Improve the Bureau of Prisons’ Risk Assessment Tool, PATTERN
Review of PATTERN 1.3 demonstrates its ability to accurately predict recidivism
Reentry Research at NIJ: Providing Robust Evidence for High-Stakes Decision-Making
NIJ is committed to promoting rigorous research on how best to successfully integrate individuals returning from jail or prison.
The Impact of Incarceration on the Desistance Process Among Individuals Who Chronically Engage in Criminal Activity
Executive Summary
Role of Human Services During Community Supervision
Executive summary
Using Data and Science to Understand the Impact of COVID–19 on Corrections
Redesigning Risk and Need Assessment in Corrections
The Importance of Addressing Organizational Stress Among Corrections Officers
The Data-Informed Jail
A data-informed approach to managing jails can yield benefits in key functional areas.
NIJ’s Role Under the First Step Act
Randomized Controlled Trials in Correctional Settings
Tapping Into Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Technology to Prevent Crime and Support Reentry
Identifying Needs Related to Managing Seriously Mentally Ill Individuals in Corrections
Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases
Cold case investigations have revealed that, in many cases, those responsible also are responsible for multiple crimes. Therefore, prioritizing cold case investigations can assist in both resolving crimes and preventing future ones.