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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.

Ganging Up on Gangs

NCJ Number
211812
Date Published
1999
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
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Dangerous Drivers in 3D

NCJ Number
211816
Date Published
1999
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NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description

Time Proves the Crime

NCJ Number
211888
Journal
Date Published
2002
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description