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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.

 

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BJA Programs

Visit the following pages to learn about BJA's forensic science programs:

DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program (CEBR)
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Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program
Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Technology
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence - Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting Program (SAFE-ITR)
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)
Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program

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Date Created: August 3, 2021