Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Nationwide Survey of Untested Evidence in Law Enforcement Custody
DNA Testing: Techniques and Results in the Los Angeles Study
Sidebar to the article Solving Sexual Assaults: Finding Answers Through Research
The Case for Testing All Sexual Assault Kits
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.
New Technologies Promise Better Future Results
Sidebar to the article Extending the Time to Collect DNA in Sexual Assault Cases by Terry Taylor.
DNA Evidence Backlogs: Forensic Casework
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 260
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.
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.
NIJ Journal Issue 266, May 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.