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ADVANCED DISTANCE LEARNING TO ENHANCE THE
GATHERING, PRESERVATION, AND USE OF DNA EVIDENCE

Award Information

Award #
2004-IJ-CX-K041
Funding Category
Continuation
Location
Awardee County
Grafton
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2004
Total funding (to date)
$1,697,343

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2004, $1,697,343)

This project will address the critical need within the forensic community for professionals trained to deal with the scientific/technical nature of DNA evidence in context with the inherent complexities of victims' assistance and criminal court practices. The objective of this project is to develop two high-quality, comprehensive, standardized, advanced distance learning courses, appropriate to respective professions, that will enhance the capability of healthcare professionals, victim service providers, lawyers, and judges regarding the collection, preservation, and use of DNA evidence.

nca/ncf

Date Created: September 20, 2004