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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.

Some Hurricane Relief

Date Published
May 2006
Publication Type
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

SCORMAP Gets High Marks

Date Published
2004
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

Resources on Body-Worn Cameras

Date Published
August 2015
Publication Type
Report (Technical), Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored