DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Sperm Capture Using Aptamer Based Technology, 2014
Helping Local Police Departments Solve Cold Cases
Development of a DNA-Based Multi-Species Identification and Quantification Assay
Strengthening the National Institute of Justice
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 Solving Cold Cases with DNA
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
Solving Cold Cases with DNA: The Boston Strangler Case
NIJ funding helped the Boston Police Department solve a rape and murder case almost 50 years after the crime.