DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
TECHBeat, November 2019
Correcting Forensic DNA Errors.
Providing Victims of Sexual Assault the Care They Deserve
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to renew our commitment to help victims of this violent and vicious crime. The Office of Justice Programs works year-round to expand and improve services available to those who have suffered the deep trauma of a sexual assault.
The figures are staggering. Research from OJP’s Bureau of Justice Statistics’ 2018 National Crime Victimization Survey...
Simplification of Complex DNA Profiles Using Front End Cell Separation and Probabilistic Modeling
Meta-Analysis of Genome-wide Association Studies Identifies 8 Novel Loci Involved in Shape Variation of Human Head Hair
New Methods for Next-Generation Sequencing Analysis of Damaged and Mixed DNA Samples
Guidance for Entering BJA Performance Measures Regarding Number of CODIS Hits
Development of a Self-Sustaining, Open Access Forensic STR Sequence Diversity Database
Enhancing and Sustaining the ALFRED-FROG-kb Forensic Resource
Just Science: DNA: Just USACIL and Direct-To-DNA
Nuclear, Chloroplast, and Mitochondrial Data of a US Cannabis DNA Database
Protecting Against Stress & Trauma – Part 3: Next Steps
Part 3 of Protecting Against Stress & Trauma: Next Steps. At this Research for the Real World seminar, NIJ brought together law enforcement practitioners and leading researchers in the field of stress to discuss the current research evidence and practical benefits of targeted stress-management interventions and how they can promote officer mental wellness. Video run time: 14:25 min.
This gathering provided an exploration into what additional research is needed to best support officer health and wellness, potentially highlighting priority areas for future research.
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Forensic Science Technology Working Group Operational Requirements
Engineering a Replicative DNA Polymerase for Accurate Bypass of Damaged DNA
News Releases 2017
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12/07/2017
42 Percent of violent victimizations reported to police in 2016
12/05/2017
Bureau of Justice Statistics releases Jails in Indian Country, 2016
11/30/2017
11/24/2017
National Institute of Justice examines use of 3D imaging in crime-solving
11/21/2017
News Releases 2018
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | OJP Archives
11/29/2018
Most Violent Offenders Released from State Prison in 2016 Served Less Than 3 Years
11/21/2018
Justice Department Awards $56 Million to Support Law Enforcement Health and Safety
11/16/2018
Body-Worn Cameras Acquired by Nearly Half of State And Local Law Enforcement Agencies
10/25/2018
Fact Sheet: Office for Victims of Crime Awards $35 Million...