NIJ Journal
Issue No. 269, March 2012
Cover Story
Study Raises Questions About Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement
by Philip Bulman, Marie Garcia and Jolene Hernon
Features
Applying Carbon Dating to Recent Human Remains
by Philip Bulman with Danielle McLeod-Henning
Being Smart on Crime With Evidence-based Policing
by Chief Jim Bueermann (Ret.)
HOPE: A Swift and Certain Process for Probationers
by Kevin McEvoy
Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
by Marie Garcia with Nancy Ritter
Also in this issue:
In Brief: Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert
by Doris Wells
Solving Crime Problems With Research
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.
