DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Sperm Capture Using Aptamer Based Technology
Helping Local Police Departments Solve Cold Cases
Development of a DNA-Based Multi-Species Identification and Quantification Assay
Strengthening the National Institute of Justice
Familial DNA Searching: Current Approaches - Session 2
Development of Forensic-Quality Full mtGenome Haplotypes: Success Rates with Low Template Specimens
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Response to the 180 Day Study
180 Day Study Report: Status and Needs of United States Crime Laboratories
180 Day Study, Final Report
Autosomal and Y-STR Analysis of Degraded DNA From the 120-year-old Skeletal Remains of Ezekiel Harper
Effect of Internal Control Sequence and Length on the Response to PCR Inhibition in Real-Time PCR Quantitation
NIJ FY 14 DNA Arrestee Collection Process Implementation Grants Program
NIJ FY 14 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
Notice
In fiscal 2020, all state and local forensic capacity enhancement programs previously managed by NIJ moved to the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The awards made under this solicitation now are being managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. To see the complete list of awards, visit the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
NIJ seeks proposals for funding for the FY 2014 DNA Capacity Enhancement...
NIJ FY 14 Solving Cold Cases with DNA
NIJ seeks applications from States and units of local government for funding under the Solving Cold Cases With DNA program to identify, review, and investigate Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Part 1 Violent Crime “cold cases” that have the potential to be solved using DNA analysis, and to locate and analyze the biological evidence associated with these cases. NIJ’s goal is to make funding available to...
Why Were So Many Sexual Assault Kits Not Tested in Detroit?
Watch Rebecca Campbell discuss the five primary reasons that Detroit developed a large number of sexual assault kits that were not submitted to the crime lab for DNA-testing. Dr. Campbell also talks about how these risk factors" could apply to other jurisdictions.
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Notifying Sexual Assault Victims When Evidence Is Tested
Interview with Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Watch Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz discuss what Houston is learning about the role of notifying sexual assault victims when their rape kits are DNA-tested. In talking about the nationwide implications of the Houston action-research project, Dr. Busch-Armendariz says that the nation is ready to move beyond a focus solely on kit-testing to the larger discussion of how to tackle the complicated issue of sexual assault.
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The Importance of Victim Cooperation in Solving Sexual Assaults
Interview with Dr. Bill Wells, Ph.D., Sam Houston State University
Watch Bill Wells discuss the problem of unsubmitted sexual assault kits in Houston, including some lessons learned to-date. Dr. Wells also talks about the crucial role of victim cooperation in solving sexual assault cases and the Houston Police Department's hiring of a justice advocate to improve investigations.
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Sexual Assault: Obtaining DNA From Evidence Collected up to a Week Later
Making Sense of the DNA Backlog
Backlogs and Their Impact on the Criminal Justice System
What We Have Learned From the Cameron Todd Willingham Case
Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers
NIJ FY 14 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent
NIJ is seeking proposals for funds to help defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses where actual innocence might be demonstrated. Specifically, funding may be used to review postconviction cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law), and to locate and analyze biological evidence samples associated with these cases. Where a strong justification is provided, a...