Resources for Policymakers
These organizations offer information or resources for policymakers or lawmakers related to the use of forensic DNA.
- National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology, and Law
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service
- National Criminal Justice Association
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National Conference of State Legislatures
The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. From the NCSL Web site.
NCSL offers legislators and other policymakers information on DNA in the Criminal Justice System.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is an international clearinghouse of criminal justice information sponsored by agencies of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJRS offers a range of services and resources, balancing the information needs of the field with the technological means to receive and access support. The content on NCJRS.gov is organized by topics. Go directly to collections on:
National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology, and Law
The National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology, and Law (NCSTL) , a program of the National Institute of Justice, offers educational and training information and a comprehensive searchable free database of references to forensic, scientific, technological, and legal resources.
The NCSTL database is "one-stop-shopping" for information related to the nexus of science, technology and the law and contains thousands of bibliographic records for forensic, including forensic DNA, and criminal justice related resources.
The following links will take you directly to search results related to forensic DNA:
- Law Reviews and Bar Journals
- Cases
- Commercial Applications of Science and Technology
- Legislation
- Scientific Working Groups and Technical Working Groups
- Dissertations
- Continuing Education Courses
- DNA College and University Courses
- Scentific Journals
The National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law at Stetson University College of Law is funded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice. NCSTL is funded under Grant #2003-IJ-CX-K024. See our Non-Government Link Disclaimer.
National Criminal Justice Association
The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) exists to promote the development of justice systems in states, tribal nations, and units of local government that enhance public safety; prevent and reduce the harmful effects of criminal and delinquent behavior on victims, individuals and communities; adjudicate defendants and sanction offenders fairly and justly; and that are effective and efficient. From the NCJA Web site.
