The
National Center for Victims of Crime has launched an initiative designed to help
crime victims and victim-serving professionals better understand the role of
forensic DNA in criminal investigations. This initiative, which includes new
educational material, research, and training, is also designed to help law
enforcement officers interact effectively with victims on cases that involve
forensic DNA. News Release.
The "CSI
Effect": Turning Fiction into Reality
Putting Forensice DNA
to Work in Your Community
Hear the nation's
leading experts discuss the latest developments in the role of forensic
DNA in criminal investigations. Then, learn how to expand and improve the
use of DNA in your own jurisdiction. Faculty Bios.
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Boston
May 5,
2008 * Braintree, MA
Agenda and Workshop
Descriptions
Institute Location: Sheraton Braintree
Sheraton
Braintree
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$179/night * (781) 848-0600
When reserving
a room, mention the National Center for Victims
of Crime to secure the rate. Room rate available
until April 11.
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 Download
training
postcard.
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Portland
June
5, 2008 * Portland, OR
Agenda and Workshop
Descriptions
Institute Location:
Governor Hotel
Governor
Hotel
* $188/night * (800)
554-3456
(no room block)
Hilton Portland * $106/night
* (800) HILTONS
When reserving a room, mention the
National Center for Victims of Crime to secure the
rate. Room
rate available until
May 12.
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If you are a: law enforcement officer **
victim advocate ** prosecutor **
victim-serving professional...you don't want to miss this
opportunity! |
 DNA Knowledge among
Victim Service
Providers
Results of an Online Survey and a
Multidisciplinary Focus Group
This National Center
study found that victim-serving
professionals need more accurate and reliable sources of information, a better
understanding of forensic DNA databases, more written information for victims, and
more training for themselves.
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 New Brochure Series on
Forensic DNA
Helpful information on understanding the role of DNA
in solving cases.
For victims.
For law enforcement.
For service providers.
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