The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) helps America’s state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crime, lower recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA provides a wide range of resources through programs and services, including training and technical assistance, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Following are a sampling of BJA resources that are specifically related to forensic science matters:
Awards
Finding a Serial Killer—and Justice—After 40 Years
Listen to the January 2023 Justice Today podcast episode and read the corresponding blog post to learn 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.
BJA Programs
Visit the following pages to learn about BJA's forensic science programs:
Videos
This page is updated regularly as new resources are released.