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The effects of dithiothreitol (DTT) on fluorescent qPCR dyes

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Strangulation in Sexual Assault Cases: Considerations for Evidence Collection and Supporting Healing

Event Dates

April 14, 2022, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Not Required

Trauma-Informed Investigations for Sexual Assault Cases

Event Dates

April 26, 2022, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Not Required

Research in Brief: Putting Sex Traffickers Out of Business: Combatting Human Trafficking and Prostitution by Reducing the Demand for Commercial Sex

Journal

Police Chief

Date Published

July 2014

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Program/Project Evaluation

The application of alkaline lysis and pressure cycling technology in the differential extraction of DNA from sperm and epithelial cells recovered from cotton swabs

Journal

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

Date Published

2015

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Highly Specific mRNA Biomarkers for the Identification of Vaginal Secretions in Sexual Assault Investigations

Journal

Science Justice

Date Published

2013

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Process Evaluation Assessing the Gender Appropriateness of the KEY/CREST Program, Executive Summary

Date Published

April 2002

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Evaluation

Implementing Raman Spectroscopy as a tool to characterize sexual lubricants

Journal

Forensic Chemistry

Date Published

2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Evaluation

Virtual Workshop: Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma and Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview

Event Dates

February 16, 2022, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Not Required

Improving Bruise Detection with Alternate Light

Date Published

January 4, 2022

Virtual Workshop: A Discussion on Research and a Multidisciplinary Response to Sexual Assault

Event Dates

January 26, 2022, 12:00 pm – January 27, 2022, 5:15 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Workshop

Registration Status

Not Required

Prosecutors' Perspectives on Biological Evidence and Injury Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases

Journal

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Date Published

2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Multilevel Evaluation of Project Safe Neighborhoods

November 2021

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is a DOJ-sponsored initiative to reduce violent crime, particularly gun crime, by fostering cooperation by criminal justice agencies and local partners to develop and implement strategic approaches.

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Transfer, Persistence and DNA Source Attribution of Trace Biological Material in Digital Penetration Assault Cases

15PNIJ-21-GG-04147-RESS

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$550,440

Comparative Evaluation of Genotyping Technologies for Investigative Genetic Genealogy in Sexual Assault Casework

15PNIJ-21-GG-04143-MUMU

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$437,383

A longevity study to determine appropriate storage conditions for sexual lubricants using spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

November 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Capillary zone electrophoresis separation and collection of spermatozoa for the forensic analysis of sexual assault evidence

Journal

Electrophoresis

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

What happens when sexual assault kits go untested? A focal concerns analysis of suspect identification and police pre-arrest decisions

Journal

Journal of Criminal Justice

Date Published

October 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Nebraska Indian Community College Tribal-Researcher Collaboration

15PNIJ-21-GG-02809-RESS

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2021

$149,610

Beyond Forensic Evidence: Examining Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Mechanisms that Influence Sexual Assault Case Outcomes

Journal

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Evaluability assessment and development of psychological and behavioral health approaches to prevent terrorism and facilitate reintegration of violent extremists.

15PNIJ-21-GG-02727-DOMR

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$981,026

Validation of a Confirmatory Proteomic Mass Spectrometry Body Fluid Assay for Use in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories

15PNIJ-21-GG-02712-SLFO

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$105,592

Factors Associated With Knowledge Retention 3 Months After a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Blended Learning Course

Journal

Journal of Forensic Nursing

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

"Most False Reports Involve Teens": Officer Attitudes Toward Teenage Sexual Assault Complainants-A Qualitative Analysis

Journal

Violence Against Women

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

"We're keeping everything together with Band-Aids": a case study of care work and family violence during a US oil boom

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)