Serial rapists
A Multidimensional Approach to Ascertaining Individual Differentiation and Consistency in Serial Sexual Assault: Is It Time to Redefine and Refine?
Examining Walking-Waiting Sexual Assaults from Previously Untested Sexual Assault Kits: The Intersection of Stranger and Outdoor Sexual Assaults
What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?
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:
Advanced Crime Mapping Topics
The jurisdictional return on investment from processing the backlog of untested sexual assault kits
Just Science Podcast: Just Crossover Offending
Just Science Podcast: Just Partially Tested Sexual Assault Kits
Using Forensic Intelligence To Combat Serial and Organized Violent Crimes
Crime Scene and Distance Correlates of Serial Rape
Predicting Rapist Type From Crime-Scene Variables
Building a Culture of Interagency Cooperation: NIJ as Catalyst
Backlogs and Their Impact on the Criminal Justice System
Evidence backlogs have been known to be an issue in crime laboratories. A recent study published by NIJ has shown that backlogs of untested evidence are also an issue in law enforcement evidence storage. This panel will discuss the issues and present preliminary findings from a study of the Los Angeles Police Department's and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's experience with clearing out a large backlog of unanalyzed rape kits.
Forensic Information Data Exchange and the Partnership Between Law Enforcement and Crime Laboratories
NIJ Conference Panel