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 tabs below.
Resources
Ballistics |
Firearm and Toolmark IdentificationEdward McCann Jr. and Detective Eric Nelson from the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney's Office |
Blood Spatter Analysis |
Best Practices for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and HomicideJohn 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 |
Achieving Justice At Trial: Crime Scene Analysis and Expert TestimonyPatricia Powers, Attorney Advisors with AEquitas, and Jodi Corsi, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police. |
Considerations for Optimal Timeframes for DNA Forensic Evidence Collection from Sexual Assault Cases: A SAKI RecommendationSAKI TTA |
DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies |
DNA 101 – Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies: Science and Application to Investigation and ProsecutionAmy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas |
DNA Testing 101: Sexual Assault KitsSAKI TTA |
Y-STR Testing: Enhancing Sexual Assault WorkflowsSAKI TTA |
DNA Reports and Expert Testimony |
Understanding DNA Testing and Reporting: Processing SAKsSAKI TTA |
Fingerprints |
Fingerprint Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and HomicideJohn Wilkinson from AEquitas and Michelle Reznicek from the Federal Bureau of Investigation |
Working with Laboratories: Capabilities, Workflows, and Triaging |
DNA Testing, Workflow, Collaboration and OptionsAmy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas |
Unsubmitted SAK Processing: Five Objectives toward Forming a Positive Relationship with a Private LaboratorySAKI TTA |
Ballistics |
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Firearm and Toolmark IdentificationEdward McCann Jr. and Detective Eric Nelson from the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney's Office |
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Blood Spatter Analysis |
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Best Practices for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and HomicideJohn Wilkinson, Attorney Advisor with AEquitas, and Jennifer Dillion, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police |
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Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics: Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody |
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Achieving Justice At Trial: Crime Scene Analysis and Expert TestimonyPatricia Powers, Attorney Advisors with AEquitas, and Jodi Corsi, Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police. |
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Considerations for Optimal Timeframes for DNA Forensic Evidence Collection from Sexual Assault Cases: A SAKI RecommendationSAKI TTA |
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DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies |
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DNA 101 – Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies: Science and Application to Investigation and ProsecutionAmy Jeanguenat from Mindgen LLC and Patricia Powers from AEquitas |
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DNA Testing 101: Sexual Assault KitsSAKI TTA |
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Y-STR Testing: Enhancing Sexual Assault WorkflowsSAKI TTA |
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DNA Reports and Expert Testimony |
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Understanding DNA Testing and Reporting: Processing SAKsSAKI TTA |
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Fingerprints |
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Fingerprint Analysis in Cold Cases of Sexual Assault and HomicideJohn Wilkinson from AEquitas and Michelle Reznicek from the Federal Bureau of Investigation |
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Working with Laboratories: Capabilities, Workflows, and Triaging |
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DNA Testing, Workflow, Collaboration and OptionsAmy 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 LaboratorySAKI TTA |
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