NIJ Journal
Issue No. 270, June 2012
Cover Story
Solving Sexual Assaults: Finding Answers Through Research
by Nancy Ritter
Features
Collecting DNA From Arrestees: Implementation Lessons
by Julie Samuels, Elizabeth Davies, Dwight Pope and Ashleigh Holand
To Err is Human: Using Science to Reduce Mistaken Eyewitness Identifications Through Police Lineups
by Maureen McGough
In Search of a Job: Criminal Records as Barriers to Employment
by Amy L. Solomon
Also in this issue:
Preventing Children's Exposure to Violence: The Defending Childhood Initiative
by Sarah B. Berson, Jolene Hernon and Beth Pearsall
The Economist's Guide to Crime Busting
by Philip J. Cook and Jens Ludwig
Sleep Disorders, Work Shifts and Officer Wellness
by Beth Pearsall
Bulletin: Publications in Brief, News & Notes, and the Latest Research Findings
Geography, Spatial Analytics and Technology: NIJ's Mapping and Analysis
About the NIJ Journal
The NIJ Journal, published several times a year, features articles to help criminal justice policymakers and practitioners stay informed about new developments. The NIJ Journal presents research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
The NIJ Journal Editorial Board
The NIJ Journal Editorial Board is comprised of the directors of NIJ’s offices and other staff representing NIJ’s divisions. A primary goal of the Editorial Board is to ensure that NIJ Journal content reflects the breadth of NIJ’s activities in criminal justice research, development, and evaluation. The Editorial Board recommends article ideas, reviews draft articles for content and clarity, and helps shape NIJ Journal policies.
NIJ’s Mission
The National Institute of Justice is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. NIJ’s mission is to advance scientific research, development, and evaluation to enhance the administration of justice and public safety.