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Digital evidence forensics

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.

Taking the Byte Out

NCJ Number
211907
Date Published
2002
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Report (Technical)

Field Search

NCJ Number
227171
Date Published
February 2009
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description

Cyber Cops in Training

NCJ Number
211944
Date Published
2004
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description