Hidden Markov Models for DNA Sequencing
Date Published
2002
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
DNA testing
Forensic DNA Interpretation and Human Factors: Improving Practice Through a Systems Approach
Date Published
May 2024
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Embodying Evidence to Action: Tracking the Impact of Three Key NIJ Research Investments; Opening Plenary of the 2023 NIJ Research Conference
August 2023
Series
This plenary featured three significant areas of NIJ research investment that have had a tremendous impact on both the research community and the field of practice: advances in forensic DNA, police body armor standards, and place-based analyses of public safety. Each topic was explored by a collection of people representing the researcher, practitioner, policymaker, and advocacy perspectives, exploring how evidence generation resulted in changes that improved public safety and yielded more equitable criminal justice outcomes.
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Evaluation and Implementation of High Throughput Second Generation Sequencing for Mitochondrial DNA Testing in Missing Persons and Forensic Casework at the UNT Center for Human Identification
Date Published
June 2023
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool for Labor Expenditure Associated With Sexual Assault Kit Processing Workflows
Date Published
August 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Just Science Podcast: Just Identifying Individuals with Forensic Genetic Genealogy
Content Advisory
Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Date Published
September 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?
August 2022
Series
NIJ scientist Tracey Johnson joins science writer Sarah Michaud in this episode. They discuss Rapid DNA technology, and Tracey explains the complexities of this technology – its pitfalls and its possibilities.
Reading and Resources from NIJ:
Hair Root Staining – What Can Hematoxylin Do for Your Laboratory?
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
2005-DN-R-086-1
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2005
$2,572,553
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
2005-DN-R-086-1
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2005
$1,891,390
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
2005-DN-R-086-1
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2004
$180,000
Global mtDNA Databasing Project
2005-DN-R-086-1
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2005
$350,000
Accurate profiling of forensic autosomal STRs using the Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION device
Date Published
November 2021
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Strangulation in Sexual Assault Cases: Considerations for Evidence Collection and Supporting Healing
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Testing Sexual Assault Kits Saves Money and Prevents Future Sexual Assaults
Date Published
2019
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Changing the Criminal Justice System Response to Sexual Assault: An Empirical Study of a Participatory Action Research Project
Date Published
2020
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
The Best Way Out is Always Through: Addressing the Problem of Untested Sexual Assault Kits (SAKs) through Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Date Published
2019
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Connecting the Dots: Identifying Suspected Serial Sexual Offenders Through Forensic DNA Evidence.
Date Published
2020
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Perspectives on Addressing the Collection, Tracking, and Processing of Lawfully Owed DNA Samples
Date Published
April 2021
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
National Institute of Justice 2018 Annual Report
Date Published
February 2021
Agencies
NIJ
NIJ and FBI Laboratory Partnership to Address Untested Sexual Assault Kits
2013-MUR-6019
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
$1,000,000
NIJ and FBI Laboratory Partnership to Address Untested Sexual Assault Kits
2013-MUR-6019
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
$4,874,000
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.
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Tested at Last: How DNA Evidence in Untested Rape Kits Can Identify Offenders and Serial Sexual Assaults
Date Published
March 2016
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored