Research and Evaluation Priorities
NIJ's work has expanded knowledge of all aspects of sexual violence prevention and response and identified several strategic research priorities. These priorities include:
Supporting research about:
- The nature, incidence, and prevalence of sexual violence.
- Sexual violence within diverse communities.
- The nature, incidence and prevalence of sexual violence on college campuses.
Evaluating:
- Sexual assault prevention programs.
- Public policies that focus on sexual violence and sexually violent offenders.
- System responses to sexual violence.
- Use of technology and forensic science to respond to sexual violence.
Date Modified: October 26, 2010