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Wrongful Convictions, CODIS, and Sexual Assault Case Processing: Findings from the Urban Institute’s Forensics Research Portfolio
Thu, Nov 17, 9:30 to 10:50am, Hilton, Grand Ballroom D, 1st LevelSession Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel
Abstract
This panel will present findings from three Urban Institute research studies focused on the role of forensic evidence in criminal case processing. Using various qualitative and quantitative methods, Urban has examined how to measure how “hits” in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) provide information to case investigations, the extent to which forensic information and case characteristics are associated with wrongful convictions, and the role and usefulness of sexual assault medical forensic exams in sexual assault case processing. This panel will describe each of these studies, highlight key findings, and provide lessons learned for the field of forensic research.
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Individual Presentations
Understanding CODIS Hits as a Performance Metric - Kelly Walsh, Urban Institute; Dave McClure, Urban Institute; Abigail Flynn, Urban Institute
Investigating the Predictors and Prevalence of Wrongful Convictions - Laura Golian, Urban Institute; Abigail Flynn, Urban Institute; Jeanette Hussemann, Urban Institute; Ellen M. Paddock, Urban Institute
Survivors’ perceptions of sexual assault case processing in the criminal justice system: Reflections on receiving the medical forensic exam and how the evidence matters - Janine Zweig, Urban Institute; Lindsey Cramer, Urban Institute; Kelly Walsh, Urban Institute
Barriers to and Facilitators of Sexual Assault Case Processing: How does the evidence from the sexual assault medical forensic exam factor into the investigation process? - Lindsey Cramer, Urban Institute; Kelly Walsh, Urban Institute; Janine Zweig, Urban Institute