Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Many Teachers are Victimized by Students and the School’s Response Matters for Their Well-Being
Research shows that a substantial proportion of teachers experience victimization from their students & are often dissatisfied by the school’s response. Teachers tended to be more satisfied with that response if the environment fosters procedural justice.
Improving Sexual Assault Kit Outcomes
Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.
Addressing the Challenges of Detecting Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
NIJ has funded research to address the challenges of detecting DFSA for several years. This research includes projects that examine ways to improve forensic hair testing and how drugs modify blood proteins.
Attitudes of Reporting Officers Extracted From Incident Reports Can Affect Rape Case Outcomes
Social scientists and data scientists use a powerful machine learning algorithm to conduct a novel criminal justice process study.
Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency
New tool for DNA extraction improves workflow without sacrificing quality.
Five Things About Juvenile Delinquency Intervention and Treatment
Improving Bruise Detection with Alternate Light
CrimeSolutions - The Evidence-Based Guide for Justice Agencies in Search of Practices and Programs that Really Work
Tracking Individuals Who Commit Sex Offenses: Federal Law, Resources Have Led to Marked Improvement of State Registries, But More Work Is Needed
A 2006 federal law drove all states to keep better track of those convicted of sex offenses through enhanced technology and consistent practices, but some states are falling short of standards.
Using Forensic Intelligence To Combat Serial and Organized Violent Crimes
Integrating forensic evidence into the intelligence process is an evolutionary next step in reducing, disrupting, and preventing violent crime.
Sexual Violence Against Alaska Women: Village Public Safety Officers Having Some Impact
Village public safety officers, Alaska paraprofessional first-responders serving tribal communities, have significantly affected law enforcement’s response to reported cases of sexual abuse of minors, according to NIJ-supported research.
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.
Notes from the Field: A Multijurisdictional Team Moved Cold Cases to the Front Burner
Exonerations Resulting from NIJ Postconviction DNA Testing Funding
Employing Research To Understand Violence Against Women
Study Finds Agencies Can React More Supportively Than Family and Friends to Victims’ Disclosures of Sexual Assault
Women victimized by sexual assault often are victimized again by negative reactions of others when they first share the news they have been assaulted.
How Evaluation Toolkits Can Help Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs Assess Their Impact
In this study, NIJ-funded researchers examined how Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners can use a practitioner-oriented evaluation toolkit to assess the impact of their programs.
Forensic Evidence and Criminal Justice Outcomes in Sexual Assault Cases
An NIJ-funded study explored injury and forensic evidence in sexual assault cases using data from different types of medical examiners, laboratories, and the police.