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": Maximizing
the Potential of Forensic DNA
Learn from the nation's leading
experts about the latest developments in the role of forensic DNA in
criminal investigations. Then, discuss ways to expand and improve the use
of DNA in your own jurisdiction
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training
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Washington,
DC
June 25, 2009 * Washington,
DC
Doubletree
Agenda * Plenaries * Faculty Bios
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Chicago
April
28, 2009 * Chicago, IL
Holiday Inn--Mart
Plaza
Agenda
* Plenaries * Faculty Bios |
DC Presentation Materials
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Chicago Presentation Materials
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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!
This training course has been approved for 6
hours of general CLE credit for Illinois
attorneys. Applications are pending for Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
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 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, law enforcement, service providers.
Spanish:
for victims, service providers.
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For questions, please contact Ilse
Knecht at (703) 732-2446 or iknecht@ncvc.org.
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