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The President's DNA Initiative provides funding, training, and assistance to ensure that forensic DNA reaches its full potential to solve crimes, protect the innocent, and identify missing persons. 

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Highlights

New training announced: Apply now to attend Unsolved Cases: Cold Cases Analysis Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors.

Implementing SANE Programs in Rural Communities - New publication from the Office for Victims of Crime
(Posted 6/5/08)

Collecting DNA for property crime - NIJ examines cost effectiveness
(Posted 5/21/08)

Sexual Assault—Forensic and Clinical Management Virtual Practicum DVD
This comprehensive and cost-effective training tool can help advance skills in all aspects of sexual assault forensic examinations, from initial meeting to pretrial and courtroom preparation.
Learn more and purchase the practicum.

New Standard Reference Material for DNA Quantitation
NIST has released Human DNA Quantitation Standard (SRM 2372), developed with funding from the National Institute of Justice.
(Posted 3/4/08)