Our criminal justice system often functions in an environment which is saturated with social pressure, hostile witnesses, ...

Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...

In the world of television criminal investigation, characters like Gil Grissom and his "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" cohorts have managed to make the field of forensic science seem like one picture ...

The Saint Louis University Forensic Science program offers courses with hands-on learning opportunities. FRSC 2600 - Survey of Forensic Science 3 credits Students learn scientific methodology, its ...

Forensic science plays a crucial role in modern courtrooms. However, its complexity often presents challenges for jurors who must interpret expert testimony filled with technical terms and scientific ...

You’ve seen it countless times. Police scope out the scene of a crime and find a piece of evidence: a strand of hair, a blood sample, a bullet casing. It goes to the lab, and after forensic scientists ...

This volume offers recommendations for handling DNA samples, performing calculations, and other aspects of using DNA as a forensic tool. It addresses two major areas - determination of DNA profiles ...

Forensic anthropologists face mental health risks due to chronic exposure to violent death. Vicarious trauma and burnout can arise even without direct experience of violence.

Rape prosecution in India has always been a tricky task with the survivors often undergoing intimidation, social stigma, and ...

Ken Strutin, director of legal information services at the New York State Defenders Association, writes: Tainted findings can pollute the information stream and mislead researchers and forensic ...

Forensic accountants are financial detectives who investigate financial reports and documents, often in connection with legal action. Find out what it takes to become one.