Just Science Podcast: Just Sexual Assault Response For Cases Without DNA Evidence
Date Published
April 2024
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
The Minnesota Sexual Assault Kit Research Project
Date Published
2024
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Solving Violent Crime Through Lawfully “Owed” DNA: Outcomes of Efforts to Address Missed DNA Samples
Event Dates
–
Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool for Labor Expenditure Associated With Sexual Assault Kit Processing Workflows
Date Published
August 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Just Science Podcast: Just Trauma-Informed Approaches and Advocacy for Vulnerable Populations
Content Advisory
Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Date Published
April 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Just Science Podcast: Just Standardizing Sexual Assault Kits
Content Advisory
Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Date Published
September 2021
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Testing Sexual Assault Kits Saves Money and Prevents Future Sexual Assaults
Date Published
2019
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
"Just Bring Us the Real Ones": The Role of Forensic Crime Laboratories in Guarding the Gateway to Justice for Sexual Assault Victims
Date Published
2020
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Perspectives on Addressing the Collection, Tracking, and Processing of Lawfully Owed DNA Samples
Date Published
April 2021
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
The Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: Process Evaluation and System Reform Assessment Report
Date Published
December 2020
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
The Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: Final Report
Date Published
December 2020
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
The Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: Evaluation Plan
Date Published
December 2020
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
The Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: Case Analysis and Feasibility Assessment Report
Date Published
December 2020
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
SAKI TTA Factsheet
Date Published
January 2019
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
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.
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Minnesota Sexual Assault Kit Research Project
2019-MU-MU-0095
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2019
$657,908
Supporting States to Test Sexual Assault Evidence
April 2018
Crime laboratory and law enforcement personnel from three states discuss the value the NIJ-FBI Sexual Assault Kit Partnership to test sexual assault evidence and obtain investigatory leads.
During this partnership, NIJ is working with the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, to test eligible kits from law enforcement agencies and laboratories across the country and develop best practices that can improve the quality and speed of sexual assault kit processing.
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Director’s Corner: Responding to Sexual Assaults
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and I want to take this opportunity to reflect upon all the strides we have made to sexual assault response practice as a country, and how the lessons learned, investments, and technological advances have made it possible for the apprehension of more criminals, and for victims of sexual assault to find closure.
While it is important to celebrate victories...
Funding Opportunities for Publicly Funded Crime Labs, Fiscal Year 2017
January 2017
This webinar will inform the audience of the changes to three programs available for publicly funded forensic laboratories and introduce a new program for FY 2017. Changes to existing programs will be highlighted and presenters will discuss the background and goals of the solicitations, recommendations for successful applications, application expectations and requirements, the review process, and the application checklist. There will also be time for questions and answers at the end of the webinar.
Solicitations discussed include:
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Director's Message: Making Progress on Understanding and Investigating Sexual Assault
While NIJ is proud of the progress we have made, we know there is still a great deal more to be done to improve sexual assault investigations, provide trauma-informed support to victims, and strengthen the efficiency of sexual assault kit testing.
–Nancy Rodriguez
Sexual assault is a traumatic crime with a wide range of impacts on both the victim and public safety. Over the last...
The NIJ-FBI Sexual Assault Kit Partnership -- A Research Initiative for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits
Date Published
January 2016
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Summary),
Report (Study/Research),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ