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Forensic Sciences

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The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides a wide range of resources through programs and services, including training and technical assistance, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Following are a sampling of BJA resources that are specifically related to forensic science matters.

 

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BJA Programs

Visit the following pages to learn about BJA's forensic science programs:

DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program (CEBR)
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Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program
Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence - Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting Program (SAFE-ITR)
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program

Toolkits

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Toolkit

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Toolkit

This toolkit allows sexual assault response teams to customize training materials and share them with others.

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This page is updated regularly as new resources are released.

Date Created: August 3, 2021