Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics
Overview
The Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics training series delivers forensic-based training in an effort to ensure prosecutors and defense counsel trying violent crime cases, including cold cases and death penalty cases, have the knowledge and tools to effectively understand and present forensic evidence in court. The training seeks to ensure the integrity of the conviction and prevent wrongful convictions related to forensic evidence. Categorical resources such as discussion panels, webinars, and briefs can be found by exploring the drop-down menus below.
Year 1 — Spring 2021 Discussion Panels Archive
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Day 1 - Wednesday, February 17th Patricia Powers and John Wilkinson, AEquitas |
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Day 2 - Monday, February 22nd Patricia Powers and John Wilkinson, AEquitas |
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Day 3 - Friday, February 26th Patricia Powers and John Wilkinson, AEquitas |
Ballistics
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Firearm and Toolkit Identification Edward McCann Jr. and Detective Eric Nelson from the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney's Office |
Blood Spatter Analysis
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Best Practices for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and Homicide John Wilkinson, Attorney Advisor with AEquitas, and Jennifer Dillion, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police |
Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics: Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody
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Advancing Justice: From the Crime Scene(s) to the Courtroom Patricia D. Powers and John F. Wilkinson from AEquitas |
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Considerations for Optimal Timeframes for DNA Forensic Evidence Collection from Sexual Assault Cases: A SAKI Recommendation SAKI TTA |
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From the Crime Scene(s) to the Courtroom: Optimal Evidence Identification, Collection and Preservation at Trial Patricia Powers and Dalia Racine from AEquitas |
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Key Considerations in Preparing a Cold Case Sexual Assault for Trial SAKI TTA |
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Successful Prosecution of Cold Case Sexual Assault Patricia Powers, AEquitas |
DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies
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Advancing Justice With DNA Technologies Patricia D. Powers & Misty Marra Williamson |
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Case Connectivity Using DNA SAKI TTA |
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DNA 101 – Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies: Science and Application to Investigation and Prosecution Amy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas |
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DNA Testing 101: Sexual Assault Kits SAKI TTA |
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Y-STR Testing: Enhancing Sexual Assault Workflows SAKI TTA |
DNA Reports and Expert Testimony
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Advancing Justice with Case Review and Informed Strategies for DNA Testing Patricia Powers from AEquitas and Misty Marra from Marshall University |
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Preparing and Conducting Direct Examination of the Forensic Scientist John Wilkinson, AEquitas |
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Successful Case Outcomes: Evidence, Potential DNA and Expert Testimony Patricia Powers from AEquitas and Misty Marra from Marshall University |
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Understanding DNA Testing and Reporting: Processing SAKs SAKI TTA |
Eyewitness Testimony
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Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Victims of Violent Crimes Patricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University |
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Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Witnesses to Violent Crimes Patricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University |
Fingerprints
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Fingerprint Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and Homicide John Wilkinson from AEquitas and Michelle Reznicek from the Federal Bureau of Investigation |
Working with Laboratories: Capabilities, Workflows, and Triaging
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DNA Testing, Workflow, Collaboration and Options Amy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas |
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Unsubmitted SAK Processing: Five Objectives toward Forming a Positive Relationship with a Private Laboratory SAKI TTA |
