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

Presenting Firearms Evidence at Trial and Preparing for Expert Witness Testimony

Marc Pomerance, Forensic Scientist, Illinois State Police Department, Thomas Darman, Assistant Cook County State's Attorney

Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics: Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody

Achieving Justice: Ethical Considerations in Sexual Assault and Homicide Cases

Patricia D. Powers and John F. Wilkinson from AEquitas

From the Crime Scene(s) to the Courtroom: Optimal Evidence Identification, Collection and Preservation at Trial

Patricia Powers and Dalia Racine from AEquitas

Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction Integrity

Jim Markey, RTI International

Just Tools for Effective Courtroom Practices

Patricia Powers, AEquitas

Key Considerations in Preparing a Cold Case Sexual Assault for Trial

SAKI TTA

DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies

Case Connectivity Using DNA

SAKI TTA

DNA Reports and Expert Testimony

Achieving Justice: Understanding the SANE Approach for Effective Prosecution of Sexual Assault and Other Violent Crimes

Patricia Powers, AEquitas; Dr. Julie Valentine, Professor at Brigham Young University

Advancing Justice with Case Review and Informed Strategies for DNA Testing

Patricia Powers from AEquitas and Misty Marra from Marshall University

Preparing and Conducting Direct Examination of the Forensic Scientist

John Wilkinson, AEquitas

Eyewitness Testimony

Achieving Justice: Investigating and Prosecuting Intimate Partner Homicide

Patricia Powers and John Wilkinson from AEquitas

Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Victims of Violent Crimes

Patricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University

Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Witnesses to Violent Crimes

Patricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University

Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction Integrity

Amy Durall, International Association of Chiefs of Police

Fingerprints

Fingerprint Analysis: Preparing for Trial and Expert Witness Testimony

Michelle Machalka, FBI Laboratory and John Wilkinson, AEquitas




Ballistics

Presenting Firearms Evidence at Trial and Preparing for Expert Witness Testimony

Marc Pomerance, Forensic Scientist, Illinois State Police Department, Thomas Darman, Assistant Cook County State's Attorney

Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics: Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody

Achieving Justice: Ethical Considerations in Sexual Assault and Homicide Cases

Patricia D. Powers and John F. Wilkinson from AEquitas

From the Crime Scene(s) to the Courtroom: Optimal Evidence Identification, Collection and Preservation at Trial

Patricia Powers and Dalia Racine from AEquitas

Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction Integrity

Jim Markey, RTI International

Just Tools for Effective Courtroom Practices

Patricia Powers, AEquitas

Key Considerations in Preparing a Cold Case Sexual Assault for Trial

SAKI TTA

DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies

Case Connectivity Using DNA

SAKI TTA

DNA Reports and Expert Testimony

Achieving Justice: Understanding the SANE Approach for Effective Prosecution of Sexual Assault and Other Violent Crimes

Patricia Powers, AEquitas; Dr. Julie Valentine, Professor at Brigham Young University

Advancing Justice with Case Review and Informed Strategies for DNA Testing

Patricia Powers from AEquitas and Misty Marra from Marshall University

Preparing and Conducting Direct Examination of the Forensic Scientist

John Wilkinson, AEquitas

Eyewitness Testimony

Achieving Justice: Investigating and Prosecuting Intimate Partner Homicide

Patricia Powers and John Wilkinson from AEquitas

Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Victims of Violent Crimes

Patricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University

Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Witnesses to Violent Crimes

Patricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University

Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction Integrity

Amy Durall, International Association of Chiefs of Police

Fingerprints

Fingerprint Analysis: Preparing for Trial and Expert Witness Testimony

Michelle Machalka, FBI Laboratory and John Wilkinson, AEquitas