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.

Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction Integrity

July 2022

Series

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.

Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction Integrity

July 2022

Series

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.

Just Multidisciplinary Teams Enhancing Conviction Integrity

July 2022

Series

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.

FY 2022 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative

Closing Date

June 1, 2022

Grants.gov Deadline

May 27, 2022

Application JustGrants Deadline

June 1, 2022

This program provides funding to address the issue and impact of unsubmitted sexual assault kits at law enforcement agencies.

Forensic Grant Opportunities

Event Dates

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

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Open

Series

BJA Forensic Grants 101

More Than $210 Million Awarded to Support Forensic Science

View the press release to learn about the awards made through various BJA programs.

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

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.

SAK Testing Initiatives and Non-investigative Kits

Date Published

August 2021

Agencies

BJA-Sponsored

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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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Lauren Troy

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

July 6, 2021

This program serves to improve: (1) state and local jurisdictions’ capacities to respond to violent crime and (2) the functioning of the criminal justice system through the investigation and prosecution of cases resulting from sexual assault kit evidence and the collection of lawfully owed DNA.

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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