Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
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.
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Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction Integrity
July 2022
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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.
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Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction Integrity
July 2022
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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.
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Just Multidisciplinary Teams Enhancing Conviction Integrity
July 2022
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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.
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FY 2022 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
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.
BJA's SAKI Program Solves 36-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case, Bringing Long-Sought Justice to the Victim
Read this blog post to learn about the impact of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Program.
Forensic Sciences
Discover funding opportunities and awards, program details, recent news and resource releases, trainings and toolkits, and videos related to forensic sciences.
Lauren Troy
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Grants Management Specialist
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Solicitation Available for the FY 2021 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
The deadlines associated with this opportunity are June 22, 2021 (Grants.gov) and July 6, 2021 (JustGrants).
FY 2021 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Closing Date
Funding Opportunities for Your Community in 2021: An Overview of What’s Ahead
January 2021
Series
This webinar, held January 14, 2021, was the first of two trainings to help prospective applicants find Bureau of Justice Assistance funding opportunities that address their needs.
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Department of Justice Awards More Than $458 Million to Fight Violent Crime
Learn about the awards made by BJA and others within the Office of Justice Programs.
Justice Department Awards $45 Million to Support Testing, Tracking of Sexual Assault Kits
Learn about the awards made through the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.
Almost $192 Million in Awards Announced to Advance Forensic Science
Learn about the awards made through BJA and NIJ forensic science programs.
National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Infographic
Date Published
January 2022
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence – Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE-ITR) Program
This program provides funding for agencies to gain insight into the scope of unanalyzed sexual assault kits (SAKs) and for managing the status of the workflow of the SAKs.
Participate in Upcoming Webinar on the Core Standards for Sexual Assault Investigations Guide
Register for the September 1 webinar offered through BJA's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative TTA Program.
Identifying Serial Sexual Offenders Through Cold Cases
See how prioritizing the testing of backlogged sexual assault kits can help agencies gain new insights on both the cases in question and other connected incidents.