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Best practices

Expanding Research to Examine the Impacts of Forensic Science on the Criminal Justice System

December 2020

In 2004, the National Institute of Justice created the social science research on forensic sciences (SSRFS) research program to explore the impact of forensic sciences on the criminal justice system and the administration of justice. Much of the early research from the SSRFS program focused on DNA processing and the use of DNA in investigations and prosecutions.

In the Best Light

Date Published
October 2007
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview

Getting a Grip

Date Published
October 2007
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview

Just a Heartbeat Away

Date Published
October 1997
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review

Translational Criminology - Toward Best Practice

Journal
American Journal of Criminal Justice
Date Published
2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

Within Earshot

Journal
Techbeat
Date Published
2001
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review