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Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction Integrity

July 2022

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Just Science Podcast

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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Just Science Podcast

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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Just Science Podcast

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

June 1, 2022

Grants.gov Deadline

May 27, 2022

Application JustGrants Deadline

June 1, 2022

Forensic Grant Opportunities

Event Dates

March 10, 2022, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

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Online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Open

Series

BJA Forensic Grants 101

Subrecipient Policies and Procedures

October 2021

Series

Funding Webinar

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

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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.

Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics - Advancing Justice With DNA Technologies

Event Dates

July 28, 2021, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

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Webinar

Lauren Troy

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Grants Management Specialist

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[email protected]

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

July 6, 2021

Funding Opportunities for Your Community in 2021: An Overview of What’s Ahead

January 2021

Series

Funding Webinar

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

Publication Type

Statistics, Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description, Instructional Material (Programmed), Factsheet

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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.

National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Grantees Meeting

Event Dates

September 16, 2020

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Online

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Meeting

An In-Depth Look at the Core Standards for Sexual Assault Investigations Guide

Event Dates

September 1, 2020, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

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.

SAKI Solicitation Released

BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI).

FY 2020 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)

Closing Date

April 27, 2020