2021 NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium

Overview The Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE) assisted the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in hosting the annual NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development (R&D) Symposium on February 16, 2021 from 10:00 AM ET to 5:40 PM ET. NIJ…

The Time to Analyze is Now: DNA Evidence in Groping Sexual Assault Cases

This webinar originally occurred on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 Duration: 1.5 hour(s) This webinar built on the concepts presented in the webinar “The Time to Collect is Now: DNA Evidence in Groping Sexual Assault Cases” presented by Dr. Julie Valentine.…

Providing Forensic Healthcare and Support to Native Communities

← Back to Series Thursday, February 27th, 2020 1:00:00 PM ET – 2:30:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Awareness of how to provide culturally appropriate and trauma informed services to the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community is…

scientist measuring bruises under blue and green lights

Detection and Visibility of Bruises Using Alternate Light: From Science to Practice

Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 1:00:00 PM ET – 2:00:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour(s) Bruising is one of the most common types of soft tissue injury noted on victims of violence, including those suffering intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child…

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Handling Difficult and Disturbing Forensic Cases for Coroners and Medical Examiners

← Back to Series This webinar originally occurred on October 17th, 2019 Duration: 1 hour There are over 2000 medical examiner and coroner offices throughout the United States. All are involved in determining the cause and manner of death and…

A Campus-Wide Response to Sexual Misconduct: Best Practices

← Back to Series Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 1:00:00 PM ET – 2:30:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes This webinar highlights the dynamics of campus sexual assault that may be specific to, or heightened in the context…

Cradle to Cane: Investigation of Crimes Against Vulnerable Victims

Overview: The original recordings took place March 21-23, 2017. In 2017, the National Institute of Justice, Charleston Southern University, the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, and the Shaken Baby Alliance worked together to create and host “From Cradle to Cane: Investigation of Crimes Against Vulnerable Victims.” This…

GROWING THE FORENSIC NURSING SPECIALTY

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 1:00:00 PM ET – 2:30:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Over the past three decades, Forensic Nursing has emerged as a health care discipline to inform communities of interest and to continually improve…

A Therapeutic Response to Suspected Elder Abuse

Thursday, May 9th, 2019 1:00:00 PM ET – 2:30:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Recognizing elder abuse and neglect is challenging and can made more difficult if the victim fears losing their independence. This webinar explores a…

Neurophysiology and Overcoming Trauma: Understanding Individual Challenges

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:00:00 PM ET – 2:30:00 PM ET Duration: 1.5 hour(s) This webinar explores how personal experiences and unique traumas create commonly felt physical symptoms and investigates how the brain functions reflect a reaction to danger, an…