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Evidence analysis

Why Is There an Evidence Backlog?

Date Published
November 2017
Publication Type
Training (Aid/Material), Technical Assistance, Issue Overview, Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ

Progress on Testing Sexual Assault Kits

September 2016
Members from the Nevada Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Working Group describe the importance of using a multidisciplinary, victim-centered approach in addressing complex issues that arise while responding to sexual assault. The team also describes the importance of utilizing available resources, including research and federal support from the National Institute of Justice, in making progress towards processing untested sexual assault kits.

Communicating Forensic Science

Date Published
May 2015
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored