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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Child abuse
Is It an Accident or Abuse? Researchers Develop Predictive Models for Pediatric Head Injuries
Date Published
March 5, 2024
NIJ-supported research has enabled biomechanical experts to improve predictive models of head injuries in children, helping physicians and law enforcement to better distinguish between accidental injury and abuse.
Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines: Technology Helps Reach Underserved Populations
Date Published
June 16, 2023
Chat lines and text lines can be lifelines for victims of crime and trauma who need help.
Child Abuse or Accident? Bringing Science to Pediatric Emergency Departments and Forensic Investigations
Date Published
February 8, 2021
NIJ-funded researchers are developing a probability model to predict child head injuries in falls.
Prevalence of Co-occurrence in Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence
Date Published
March 10, 2011
Child Interviews and the Prosecution of Child Abuse
Date Published
March 10, 2011
Toward a Better Way to Interview Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
Date Published
March 2, 2011
A study tests interview protocols in the hope of getting better case outcomes.
Tailoring the Interview for Special Populations
Date Published
March 2, 2011
Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases
Date Published
April 14, 2010
Domestic Violence Shelters Meet Survivor's Needs
Date Published
October 5, 2009
Domestic violence shelters are meeting the needs of abuse survivors and their children, providing services like housing, mental health counseling, and legal assistance.
Victim Satisfaction With the Criminal Justice System
Date Published
January 1, 2006