Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Overlooked Role of Jails in the Discussion of Legitimacy: Implications for Trust and Procedural Justice
Helping Crime Victim Legal Clinics Help Their Clients by Defining and Measuring for Successful Outcomes
NIJ-backed research offers the first conceptual model for aligning victim legal services with desired results and assessing effectiveness in terms of actual client outcomes.
Study Assesses the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Black box study of bloodstain pattern analysts finds contrasting conclusions due to terminology; highlights importance of establishing consensus standards.
Early-Career Forensic Toxicologists Take Home Top Awards for NIJ-Funded Research
Sara Walton, Laerissa Reveil, Tyson Baird, and Bailey Jones won prestigious awards at the Society of Forensic Toxicologists 2022 meeting.
The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science
Greater investments in forensic research by a widening pool of scientists spark new methods despite resistance to change.
Fast Screening of Gunshot Residue Aims to Modernize Practice
NIJ-funded researchers create unprecedented gunshot residue dataset to develop a quick, dual-detection method for gunshot residue detection.
School Safety: Large, Metropolitan District Tests Various School-Based Mental Health Services
An assessment of the relative benefits of expanded and enhanced mental health services yields mixed results, underscores implementation challenges.
Embracing Tribal Culture to Build Research Partnerships
NIJ-supported projects connect with tribal communities to plan future research.
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.
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.
Expungement: Criminal Records as Reentry Barriers
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.
Experiences of Victimization Among Latinos: Studies Confirm Significant Victim Mental Health Impact and Mistrust of Authorities
Experiences of Victimization Among Latinos: Studies Confirm Significant Victim Mental Health Impact and Mistrust of Authorities
Meeting the Evolving Challenges of Fentanyl and Other Emerging Drugs of Abuse: Innovative Strategies for Improving Analysis
NIJ-supported research offers new workflow for complicated drug analysis, improves upon traditional workflow.