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 TestimonyMarc 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 CasesPatricia D. Powers and John F. Wilkinson from AEquitas |
From the Crime Scene(s) to the Courtroom: Optimal Evidence Identification, Collection and Preservation at TrialPatricia Powers and Dalia Racine from AEquitas |
Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction IntegrityJim Markey, RTI International |
Just Tools for Effective Courtroom PracticesPatricia Powers, AEquitas |
Key Considerations in Preparing a Cold Case Sexual Assault for TrialSAKI TTA |
DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies |
Case Connectivity Using DNASAKI TTA |
DNA Reports and Expert Testimony |
Achieving Justice: Understanding the SANE Approach for Effective Prosecution of Sexual Assault and Other Violent CrimesPatricia Powers, AEquitas; Dr. Julie Valentine, Professor at Brigham Young University |
Advancing Justice with Case Review and Informed Strategies for DNA TestingPatricia Powers from AEquitas and Misty Marra from Marshall University |
Preparing and Conducting Direct Examination of the Forensic ScientistJohn Wilkinson, AEquitas |
Eyewitness Testimony |
Achieving Justice: Investigating and Prosecuting Intimate Partner HomicidePatricia Powers and John Wilkinson from AEquitas |
Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Victims of Violent CrimesPatricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University |
Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Witnesses to Violent CrimesPatricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University |
Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction IntegrityAmy Durall, International Association of Chiefs of Police |
Fingerprints |
Fingerprint Analysis: Preparing for Trial and Expert Witness TestimonyMichelle Machalka, FBI Laboratory and John Wilkinson, AEquitas |
Ballistics |
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Presenting Firearms Evidence at Trial and Preparing for Expert Witness TestimonyMarc Pomerance, Forensic Scientist, Illinois State Police Department, Thomas Darman, Assistant Cook County State's Attorney |
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Crime Scene to Courtroom Basics: Collection, Preservation, and Chain of Custody |
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Achieving Justice: Ethical Considerations in Sexual Assault and Homicide CasesPatricia D. Powers and John F. Wilkinson from AEquitas |
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From the Crime Scene(s) to the Courtroom: Optimal Evidence Identification, Collection and Preservation at TrialPatricia Powers and Dalia Racine from AEquitas |
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Just the Law Enforcement Perspective on Conviction IntegrityJim Markey, RTI International |
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Just Tools for Effective Courtroom PracticesPatricia Powers, AEquitas |
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Key Considerations in Preparing a Cold Case Sexual Assault for TrialSAKI TTA |
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DNA 101: Sources, Mixtures, Statistics, and Methodologies |
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Case Connectivity Using DNASAKI TTA |
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DNA Reports and Expert Testimony |
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Achieving Justice: Understanding the SANE Approach for Effective Prosecution of Sexual Assault and Other Violent CrimesPatricia Powers, AEquitas; Dr. Julie Valentine, Professor at Brigham Young University |
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Advancing Justice with Case Review and Informed Strategies for DNA TestingPatricia Powers from AEquitas and Misty Marra from Marshall University |
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Preparing and Conducting Direct Examination of the Forensic ScientistJohn Wilkinson, AEquitas |
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Eyewitness Testimony |
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Achieving Justice: Investigating and Prosecuting Intimate Partner HomicidePatricia Powers and John Wilkinson from AEquitas |
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Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Victims of Violent CrimesPatricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University |
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Advancing Justice: Interviewing and Presenting Testimony of Witnesses to Violent CrimesPatricia D. Powers, AEquitas, & Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University |
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Just Incorporating Advocacy to Enhance Conviction IntegrityAmy Durall, International Association of Chiefs of Police |
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Fingerprints |
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Fingerprint Analysis: Preparing for Trial and Expert Witness TestimonyMichelle Machalka, FBI Laboratory and John Wilkinson, AEquitas |
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