Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma & Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This virtual workshop discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to sexual assault response and present an introduction to the neurobiology of trauma and how trauma impacts survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, the presenters will highlight best practices aligned with national recommendations for interacting with sexual assault survivors during a SAFE and maintaining a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach during a law enforcement survivor interview. This no-cost, online event welcomes a broad audience including SANEs, law enforcement investigators, advocates, prosecutors, criminal justice practitioners representing federal, state, and local agencies, as well as subject matter experts from across the United States.

This video is one of three parts of the recorded virtual workshop Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma and Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 16, 2022.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oElkyJd6_hM

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on a Sexual Assault Victim

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This workshop explores approaches for engaging survivors of sexual assault from a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective thus supporting recommendations #2 and #22 of the NIJ’s National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach. A sexual assault survivor’s experience during the sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) conducted by a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), access to victim advocacy, and interaction with law enforcement can all affect the level of future engagement a survivor has with the criminal justice system.

This video is one of three parts of the recorded virtual workshop Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma and Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 16, 2022.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc5m7MufA9w

Ensuring a Trauma Informed Interview with a Sexual Assault Victim

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

This workshop explores approaches for engaging survivors of sexual assault from a trauma-informed, victim-centered perspective thus supporting recommendations #2 and #22 of the NIJ’s National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach. A sexual assault survivor’s experience during the sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) conducted by a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), access to victim advocacy, and interaction with law enforcement can all affect the level of future engagement a survivor has with the criminal justice system.

This video is one of three parts of the recorded virtual workshop Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma and Considerations for Conducting a Trauma-Informed Interview, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 16, 2022.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPyDks-sgwU

Forensic DNA Research and Development; 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.

At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.

This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOPclvdhSIo

Forensic Toxicology Research and Development; 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.

At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.

This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf3PplvPh0M

Welcome to the 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.

At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.

This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoeaFyXlfLg

Forensic Anthropology Research and Development; 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.

At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.

This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77knCOHGJJc

Impression, Pattern, and Trace Evidence Research and Development; 2023 NIJ Forensic R&D Symposium

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas.

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and adoption, effective knowledge transfer and education, and comprehensive dissemination of best practices and guidelines to agencies dedicated to combating crime. Advancements within forensic science necessitate a forum to spread information and awareness.

At the symposium, researchers and practitioners meet to discuss, discover, and share new approaches and applications to elevate the status of forensic science and increase its impact. The symposium brings together practitioners and researchers to enhance information-sharing with the goal of moving research from theory to practice.

This is one of five videos related to the symposium, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 14, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21jpPsoXdw

DART MS For Seized Drug Analysis: Nontraditional Use Cases ( Session 5)

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) is a powerful analytical technique that allows for rapid detection and characterization of a wide range of compounds, including seized drugs. Over the last ten years, the DART- MS has slowly gained in popularity in crime labs due to its ability to provide rapid, reliable results with minimal samples preparation. Despite these advantages, DART-MS remains underutilized due to cost, data interpretation and familiarity with the technology. This workshop provides forensic seized drug practitioners with a thorough understanding of DART-MS to include fundamentals of ambient ionization, data interpretation and seized drug analyses applications. 

This video is one of five in the Virtual Workshop Series: Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) for Seized Drug Analysis, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on September 6, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riUKNze4pEk

DART-MS For Seized Drug Analysis: Alternative Mass Spectrometry Platforms (Session 4)

Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)

Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) is a powerful analytical technique that allows for rapid detection and characterization of a wide range of compounds, including seized drugs. Over the last ten years, the DART- MS has slowly gained in popularity in crime labs due to its ability to provide rapid, reliable results with minimal samples preparation. Despite these advantages, DART-MS remains underutilized due to cost, data interpretation and familiarity with the technology. This workshop provides forensic seized drug practitioners with a thorough understanding of DART-MS to include fundamentals of ambient ionization, data interpretation and seized drug analyses applications. 

This video is one of five in the Virtual Workshop Series: Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) for Seized Drug Analysis, which was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on September 6, 2023.

(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puYjYW71ZOg