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Forensic Genetic Genealogy Virtual Training

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Location
Online
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Open to law enforcement, attorneys, and crime analysts, this virtual training will provide an opportunity for all applicable Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)-funded grantees and non-funded jurisdictions to discuss best practices, identify approaches to common challenges, and collaborate with partners to further the successful implementation of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) into their investigative workflows.

The draft agenda includes the following sessions:

  • DNA Technologies, Laboratory Processes, and Considerations for Choosing Vendors
  • Genealogy Overview
  • The Role of Advocacy in FGG Cases
  • NamUs Resources
  • And more(link is external)

BJA's Dr. Angela Williamson will provide the welcome/opening and closing for the event.

Learn More and Register(link is external)

Event Type
Seminar
Event Option(s)
Live, Online
Sponsor(s) / Host(s)
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice; RTI International; Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Training and Technical Assistance Program
Contact
Register online
Registration Status
Open

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Forensic sciences Law enforcement Courts Genetics
Date Created: March 3, 2022