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Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers

June 2011

Familial DNA searching is the practice of creating new investigative leads in cases where DNA evidence found at the scene of a crime strongly resembles that of an existing DNA profile but is not an exact match. Panelists will explain how the technology works, provide examples of successful convictions obtained through familial searches, and discuss the various misconceptions and concerns regarding this practice.

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Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers

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Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers

It Can Happen Here

Date Published

February 2013

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Report (Technical Assistance), Instructional Material (Programmed), Case Study

ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE-BASED TRAINING TO IMPROVE POLICE DECISION-MAKING

2018-75-CX-4030

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2019

$846,510

DNA Evidence and Property Crimes - Expert Chat Webinar, NIJ and Harvard's Government Innovators Network

Date Published

February 2009

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Program/Project Evaluation, Program/Project Description

Just Science: Identification: Just a Modified Direct to DNA Approach to Sexual Assault Kit Testing

Date Published

February 2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Technical Assistance, Interview, Instructional Material

Familial DNA Database Search System-Hardware/Software Integration Project

Date Published

July 2017

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Program/Project Evaluation

Assessment of Cognitive Performance-based Training to Improve Police Decision-making

2018-75-CX-0030

Declined

Funding First Awarded

2018

$846,536

Just Science Podcast: Episode 45: Drugs: Just Doobious Driving

Date Published

May 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Technical Assistance, Interview, Instructional Material (Programmed)

Rational Choice, Deterrence, and Identity: Modeling Life Course Transitions and Desistance

Date Published

February 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Program/Project Description

Study of Familial DNA Searching Policies and Practices: Case Study Brief Series

Date Published

June 2017

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Legislation/Policy Description, Technical Assistance, Research (Applied/Empirical)

Analysis of Communications Effectiveness for First Responders During TOPOFF 2000

Date Published

August 2000

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Technical), Technical Assistance

Reflections on Colorado's Administrative Segregation Study

Impact of Victim Offender Dialogue on Victims of Serious Crimes: A Longitudinal Cohort-Control Study

2016-VF-GX-0011

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2016

$653,159

Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers - Panel Discussion at the 2011 NIJ Conference

Date Published

June 2011

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Presentation, Issue Overview, Conference Material

Cold Case Best Practices - Interview at the 2010 NIJ Conference

Date Published

June 2010

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Interview

Eyes in the Sky: How Law Enforcement Uses Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Date Published

May 2016

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Technical Assistance, Program/Project Description

Study Raises Questions About Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement

Journal

NIJ Journal

Date Published

March 2012

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Evaluability Assessments of the Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) Model, Site Report: Colorado COSA

Date Published

July 2013

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Evaluation

Denver DNA Efficiency Improvement Project, Final Technical Report

Date Published

November 2012

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Description

Monitoring Drug Epidemics and the Markets that Sustain Them Using ADAM II: Final Technical Report

Date Published

August 2012

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Role and Impact of Forensic Evidence in the Criminal Justice System, Final Report

Date Published

December 2010

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Role and Impact of Forensic Evidence in the Criminal Justice System, Executive Summary

Date Published

December 2010

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Summary), Research (Applied/Empirical)

Outcome Evaluation of the Crossroads to Freedom House and Peer I Therapeutic Communities

Date Published

December 2004

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Evaluation

Longitudinal Study of Battered Women in the System: The Victims' and Decision-Makers' Perceptions, Final Report

Date Published

October 2002

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Americans With Disabilities Act: Emergency Response Systems and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf

Date Published

November 1994

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Legislation/Policy Analysis