Forensic sciences
Enhancing Equitable Forensic Identification: An Evaluation of Pelvic Morphology for Parity Detection and Age Estimation in Unidentified Skeletal Remains
Improving Sexual Assault Kit Outcomes
Researchers have identified connections between the development of a CODIS-eligible DNA profile and attributes associated with sexual assault victims and assault characteristics.
Child Trauma: Determining Accidental Injury From Intentional Abuse
NIJ has funded academic institutions and medical examiners’ offices to research the determination of intentional versus accidental trauma in infants and children.
NIJ FY24 Invited to Apply - Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE)
NIJ FY24 Invited to Apply – Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program
Population Genetic Issues for Forensic DNA Profiles - Draft Final Report, January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Improved Nucleic Acid Recovery From Trace and Degraded Samples Using Affinity Purification
Automatic Acquisition and Identification of Footwear Class Characteristics
What’s That Drug? Fast Screening of Seized Drugs
What’s That Drug? Fast Screening of Seized Drugs
NIJ-funded scientists from West Virginia University develop quick, easy, and accurate drug tests.