Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Keeping Officers Safe on the Road
Several reports highlight visibility issues for law enforcement and safety personnel responding to roadside incidents.
Organizational Learning and Islamic Militancy
Law enforcement may be able to exploit terrorists' inexperience to deter attacks.
The National Institute of Justice Commemorates the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Perspectives on Civil Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases: The Rural and Urban Divide
Civil protective orders can be an effective tool for domestic violence prevention.
Research in Practice: When a Researcher-Practitioner Partnership Works
Sidebar to the article Perspectives on Civil Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases: The Rural and Urban Divide
Untested Evidence: Not Just a Crime Lab Issue
A new study examines forensic evidence caseloads in law enforcement agencies.
Solving Missing Persons Cases
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System has helped agencies solve cases and allowed families to find resolution.
Gun Violence Prevention Strategies: Action Research
Measuring Intimate Partner (Domestic) Violence
NIJ Journal Issue 266, May 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Finding Safe and Effective Alternatives to the Highway Flare
Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases
The Prevalence of Elder Abuse
NIJ Journal Issue 265, April 2010
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
Why the Demand for DNA Testing Is Increasing
The demand for DNA testing is rising because everyone is becoming more aware of the potential of DNA evidence to help solve cases.