Serial Rapist Receives Life Sentence in First Genetic Genealogy Jury Trial in Dallas County History
Learn how Dallas County (Texas) used support and expertise received through SAKI to link unknown offender DNA profiles to familial connections.
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
FY24 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Solicitation Released
Learn about the FY24 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding opportunity.
Tiffany Johnston
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Grants Management Specialist
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SAKI—Bringing Justice to Georgia (Archived Content)
May 2023
Series
During this episode, hear how National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding helped the state of Georgia process a backlog of sexual assault kits, which led to the identification and conviction of a serial rapist.
Achieving Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors in Georgia
Read the blog post to learn more.
Solving Violent Crime Through Lawfully “Owed” DNA: Outcomes of Efforts to Address Missed DNA Samples
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Eastern
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Webinar
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Open
Finding a Serial Killer—and Justice—After 40 Years (Archived Content)
January 2023
Series
During this episode, Detective Johnson and Dr. Williamson describe how decades of determined police work and cutting-edge forensic science identified Joe Michael Ervin as the person who assaulted and murdered four women between 1978 and 1981.
Finding a Serial Killer—and Justice—After 40 Years
Read the blog post to learn more.
Just Best Practices in Maintaining Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode four of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Patti Powers and John Wilkinson, two Attorney Advisors with AEquitas, to discuss the application of best practices in maintaining the integrity of a conviction.
Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode three of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Jim Markey, a Senior Research Public Health Analyst with RTI International to discuss the critical role of law enforcement in maintaining the integrity of a conviction.
Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode two of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Amy Durall, a Project Manager with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to discuss the incorporation of advocacy into the judicial proceedings.
Just Multidisciplinary Teams Enhancing Conviction Integrity
July 2022
Series
In episode one of the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Patricia Powers, an Attorney Advisor with AEquitas to discuss the concept of conviction integrity and how practitioners can utilize a multidisciplinary team around them.
Forensic Grant Opportunities
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Eastern
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Online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
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Subrecipient Policies and Procedures
October 2021
Series
During this presentation, Bureau of Justice Assistance State Policy Advisors focused on various Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding award topics, including: the difference between subawards and procurement contracts; the requirements associated with federal awards; the minimum requirements and elements of Subrecipient Policies and Procedures; and more.
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Blog Post: BJA’s SAKI Program Solves 36-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case, Bringing Long-Sought Justice to the Victim
Read the blog post to learn about the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative program.