NIJ 2023 Research Conference plenary "Can Science Enhance Equity? Findings and Implications From a Study To Detect Bruising on Victims with Dark Skin Pigmentation"

The plenary "Can Science Enhance Equity? Findings and Implications From a Study To Detect Bruising on Victims with Dark Skin Pigmentation" featured fascinating research on a methodology to improve the detection and documentation of bruises on victims of violence who have dark skin pigmentation. This study highlights the intersection between science, justice, and racial equity, drawing upon practitioner and victims’ advocacy perspectives. Panelists form left to right: Carrie Johnson, Dr. Katherine Scafide, Kimberly Foxx, and Chantel Hammond